Job Role - Personal Assistant -
We are looking for a reliable, confident, and proactive Personal Assistant (PA) to support a young person, at home and in the community. This role aims to promote independence, safety and enjoyable access to meaningful activities.
About the Role
You will support a family with a young adult who has additional needs. He is non-verbal, uses PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), and responds well to prompts, modelling, and basic spoken commands. The PA should feel confident engaging with a young adult who uses alternative communication methods.
Support is mainly required for:
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Community access and social activities – cycling (Bristol Family Cycling Centre), parks, playgrounds, walks, shopping trips, bowling, concerts
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Personal care – requires support when using bathroom facilities. Prompting is usually sufficient, but direct assistance is provided when necessary
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Domestic support – minimal 1:1 task such as light cleaning or laundry
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Meal preparation/cooking as required
Pay & Employment Details
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Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour
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Start date: ASAP (flexible)
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Paid through PAYE (not cash-in-hand)
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Self-Employed worker would be considered - hours would be 4.5 @ £20.00 per hour
Working Pattern
Support is needed at different times depending on the school schedule:
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School holidays: Evenings and daytime support
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Term time at Weekends: Mainly required
Total hours: 6 hours per week
Hours are flexible to meet the family’s needs.
About the Household
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No pets
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Child in the home has asthma
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Non-smoking household: PA smoking not permitted indoors
Experience & Skills
- The PA must have previous care experience supporting children or young people with additional or communication needs.
- Confidence with visual communication systems (such as PECS), de-escalation, and supporting an energetic child in community activities is essential.
Lifestyle & Interests
The ideal PA will enjoy:
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Music
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Shopping
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Tenpin bowling
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Cycling
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Parks and outdoor walks
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Playgrounds
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Concerts
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Engaging in varied community activities
A good match will be someone active, patient and confident supporting a child who thrives with structure, encouragement and visual communication.
Driving Requirements
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A driver is useful, but not essential
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Employer’s vehicle may be available for use when appropriate
Additional Information
The role focuses mainly on weekend and school-holiday community access to help him enjoy social, active and meaningful experiences.
Services
- Meal Preparation
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Personal Care
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Domestic Care
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Social + Leisure activities
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Support to remain independent
Transportation
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
