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Personal Assistant / Carer for Disabled dance and theatre practitioner, Prefacemorn

  •  London
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes November 23, 2025
  •  Niall Cullen
  •  prefacemorn@gmail.com
  • #Performing arts

Description

Job Summary

Looking for a personal assistant/carer to work part-time for a disabled dance and theatre practitioner

Job Description

Hey I'm Niall!

I'm a qualified dance theater director and choreographer. I have a rare neurological condition called moyamoya disease. My vision changes on a day to day basis, it's like ADHD for the eyes. Some days I can see details clearer and then on other days my vision is like a telescope out of focus. My medication helps me through my worst symptoms. Very rarely I can have a TIA (mini stroke). This can be caused by various factors so it is important for me to have a PA monitor me.

I graduated from Brunel University in 2001 with a 2:1 in Modern Theatre. I have had a varied career in theatre and dance and have worked with companies such as Velcro, Rambert, Gloucestershire dance, Impact Theatre and Candoco. These experiences led me to start my own company PrefaceMorn (2007-2018). We made different types of projects during those years and were supported by Arts Council England. After 2018 I had years of being inactive due to personal reasons. Now, I have started to work as a freelance artist again and I am planning to reopen my company in a new format.

I am looking for someone to join my team of personal assistants/carers to support me with my everyday life and my career as a performing arts practitioner. I acknowledge that this role is about personal care, but the ideal person for this role will not only be able to support me in my everyday life, but will also be invested in supporting me with my creative goals. It is highly preferable that the person applying for the job has experience in any form of performing arts themselves.

Part-time (around 14-25h/week):

The job is a part-time role and we are happy to discuss the amount of hours that would best suit you and us in the second round of the application process. The work falls usually between 10am-5pm.

Pay:

The hourly pay is set by The London Borough of Ealing and The London Mayor, which at the moment is £13.85/hour.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

  • Open minded
  • Keen to contribute structures, that can improve Niall's work and life
  • Independent
  • An interest to work artistically together if an opportunity rises
  • Level-headed
  • Willing to discuss and problem solve together with Niall and the team
  • Up to date DBS
  • Ability to assist Niall with travel to access his local community

Job Responsibilities

Support at home:

  • Preparing breakfast
  • Helping with hygiene
  • Helping putting on clothes
  • Reminding of taking medication
  • Cleaning the home environment in depth weekly
  • Meal prepping and batch cooking weekly
  • Meal prep of a sandwich/reheating leftovers/anything simple for lunch daily
  • Planning meals and ordering groceries
  • Heating up dinner
  • Checking correspondences and taking appropriate action
  • Going on walks
  • Facilitating calls
  • Ensuring I can access my phone and any other assistive devices I have at home
  • Going on trips, executed with accessibility in mind
  • Support with paying bills, managing finances and accessing bank account (after probation period)

Support for artistic practice:

  • Support with applying to grants
  • Support with networking
  • Support with researching opportunities
  • Support with attending rehearsals
  • Brainstorming artistic thoughts together
  • Attending performances and events that relate to my work

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How to Apply

We understand that everyone is different and we want you to apply in whichever way you feel best shows your skills and experience. There are a range of ways that you can apply with us:

1. Send a short video file of yourself (max 4min)
2. Sending a short audio file of yourself (max 4min)
3. Send in a written statement (max one A4)

For all options detail your experience and why you are applying for the role and what about working with Niall interests you (have a look at the responsibilities and requirements in the job description).

In addition to either option send your CV. As an option, you can also send in your showreel, portfolio or any other similar file, in which you would like to share projects you have been involved in.

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