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Personal Assistant

Knottingley, Yorkshire and Humber

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Job reference WAK17852TB1 Closes 13th November 2026
Hourly rate £13.01
Hours 12
Contract type Permanent
Driving Car owner with business insurance
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

Young man with sensory issues and autism who is looking for a PA to take him to do fun things outside of further education. Looking for someone with SEND knowledge who can build a rapport with this young man. He is looking to build his independence and life skills.

Disability and health conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning
  • Invisible

Hobbies and interests

  • Computers
  • Gaming
  • Crafts and making things

Other relevant information

  • The individual has allergies. Must limit dairy
  • The individual keeps pets in the home. 3 dogs, all friendly

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • 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.

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.
  • 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.