We are looking for caring, patient and kind-hearted female Personal Assistants to join a small team supporting an amazing 18-year-old young lady, D, in her family home and local community.
This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys making a real difference. D has autism and a learning disability, and she has a fantastic personality, a great sense of fun, and loves experiencing the world in her own unique way.
About D
D is energetic, adventurous and loves to keep busy. She particularly enjoys:
- Water play and sensory activities
- Messy play and creative experiences
- Listening to music and dancing
- Watching her iPad and favourite TV programmes
- Visiting parks, woodland walks and the beach during quieter times
- Relaxing at home in her newly transformed sensory-friendly space after school
- Like many autistic people, D may sometimes display behaviours that communicate her needs, particularly when she needs support to regulate. With the right approach, patience and understanding, you'll help her feel safe, happy and able to enjoy her day.
The Role
As one of D's Personal Assistants, you'll become an important part of a supportive team, helping her enjoy meaningful activities while promoting her independence and wellbeing.
Duties include:
- Providing person-centred support with daily routines
- Assisting with personal care, including dressing and showering
- Supporting with meals and encouraging eating using cutlery
- Joining in with sensory, water and messy play activities
- Accompanying D on community outings, including parks, woodland walks and the beach
- Supporting D to relax and unwind at home
- Working closely with the family and other Personal Assistants to provide consistent support
Hours Available
There are multiple vacancies available, and we are happy to discuss hours that suit both you and the family's needs.
Contracts available include:
- 20 hours per week
- 16 hours per week
- 10 hours per week
- Waking overnight shifts (up to 2 per week)
A four-week rolling rota is used and may include:
- Before school or activities
- After school
- Weekends
- Waking nights
- Additional hours during school holidays
- Holiday and sickness cover
Pay
- £12.71 per hour
- Mileage and agreed expenses paid when supporting D on community outings
Who We're Looking For
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We're looking for someone who is:
- Kind, calm and patient
- Warm, friendly and softly spoken
- Flexible and reliable
- Physically able to keep up with D's active lifestyle
- A confident communicator
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Happy to learn new skills and undertake training
- Creative and able to think of fun sensory activities to support D's wellbeing
Desirable Experience
- It would be an advantage if you have:
- A full, clean driving licence and confidence driving
- Experience supporting autistic people
- Experience supporting people with a learning disability
- Previous de-escalation or positive behaviour support training
Important Information
- This post is open to female applicants only, in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the personal care involved.
- Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
If you're compassionate, enthusiastic and looking for a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be joining a welcoming family and making a genuine difference to D's life while creating lots of fun memories together.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
