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Essex

Female Personal Assistant

Colchester CO2, Essex, South East

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Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 applies to this vacancy.

Job reference ESX17836DW1 Closes 3rd November 2026
Hourly rate £13.57
Hours 4 hrs pw x 37 weeks & 8 hrs pw x 15 weeks pa
Contract type Permanent
Minimum age 25 and over
Driving Driving licence preferred (not essential)
Care experience Essential Childcare / special needs experience

When you are required

Specific working days have not been stated.

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

About the employer

PA required to support a very happy - always laughing - and gentle young man, partially verbal, ASD and ADHD who needs assistance with socialising amongst other children and adventuring and having fun in the outside world - park spaces, activity centres, bus journeys, swimming etc.

Disability and health conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning
  • Invisible
Short sighted

Hobbies and interests

  • Swimming
  • Visiting new parks
  • Ball park, soft play centres

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • 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 preferred but not essential.

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.
  • Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s needs on a daily basis.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
  • Have a lively personality.