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West Yorkshire

Personal Assistant

Ackworth WF7, Wakefield, Yorkshire and Humber

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Job reference WAK17632TB2 Closes 11th November 2026
Hourly rate £13.01
Hours 4 hours
Contract type Permanent
Driving Car owner with business insurance
Care experience Essential Childcare / special needs experience

When you are required

Availability is required on the following days and times:

Monday 9am - 9:30am & 3:30pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9:30am & 3:30pm - 4pm
Friday 2pm - 4pm

About the employer

Young man with autism and learning difficulties who enjoys going to different groups and doing activities. This young man has a preference for a male PA as he needs someone to accompany him to use the toilet facilities. On a Monday and Wednesday, he requires travel to and from a social group and on a Friday, either another social group or a local activity such as a gym.

Disability and health conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning
  • Invisible

Other relevant information

  • Someone in the household is a smoker.
  • The individual keeps pets in the home. 3 dogs and 4 cats - no care required

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed and getting dressed.
  • Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
  • Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
  • Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
  • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
  • Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
  • Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.

The individual's needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately and to report defects or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

Transport requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required skills

  • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
  • Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
  • Be able to work on own initiative.
  • Be able to follow instructions accurately.
  • Be patient, supportive and caring.
  • Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
  • Be empathetic.
  • Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.