Personal Care Assistant Dorset/230726


Company:	Compass Independent Living
Salary:	£13
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorset, BH20 4HW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

A Newly Available Full Time Role working alongside experienced team members to help provide support and care to a 57-year-old man, who lives in his own home. He has mild learning difficulties, Cerebral Palsy (from birth) and Multiple Sclerosis since 2012. MS has accelerated the deterioration of the various symptoms he had with the CP so from being quite active he is now predominantly chair and bed bound, has had hoists fitted for transferring him to and from bed, chairs, shower and wheelchairs and his life has undergone significant change. He is still social, has a great sense of humour and can be a lot of fun, but is inevitably frustrated by his condition and keeping him cheerful is an extremely important part of the job. You will become part of a dedicated and professional family-oriented team who together provide 24/7 care. Personalised training will be given to the successful applicant.

Main Duties All personal care tasks, such as Showering, Catheter care and, following an operation in February 2026, also Stoma care.

• Household chores and duties.

• Preparing healthy, liquidised Level 4 meals and drinks

• Administering medication.

• Supporting him with bed and chair exercises

• Supporting him at medical appointments

• Managing his moods, especially when his current condition gets him down.

• Supporting him in a range of activities including Art and Crafts, Photography, iPad games, trips out and possibly introducing him to other activities.

• Taking him out in his Wheelchair around the town and driving his Wheelchair. Accessible Vehicle to activities, appointments and visits to friends and family.

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