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Job Reference: WAK17167BJ1


Expiry Date: 19th December 2025

Location: Wakefield , Yorkshire
Hourly Rate of pay: £12.51
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 3 hours per week Term Time only, Wednesday OR Friday + 4 hours every 4th week, Saturday

When you are Required


Specific days/times required:
• Wednesday, 3.05pm to 6.05pm (from school)... (3 hrs) Wednesday OR Friday
• Friday, 3.05pm to 6.05pm (from school)... (3 hrs) Friday OR Wednesday
• Saturday, Every 4 weeks - approximately 7.00pm - to 11.00pm (4 hrs)

About the Employer

I need a friendly, professional PA to support my son to access leisure activities outside of the home and occasionally at home (when the need arises) and to participate with him as his companion, friend and buddy.



Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning

speech and language - sensory difficulties - regulate



The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Playing football & tag rugby, swimming, bowling, frisbee • Visiting the theatre for musicals/pantomimes, going to McDonalds or Popeye's • Singing & playing guitar, colouring, gaming including Minecraft & Nerf


Other relevant information
None . None .

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.

To fully support my son to participating in local leisure activities and have fun and to expand his social network, increase his confidence and encourage his independence >


The individuals 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. You have a duty to report defects and / 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 for which you are applying, 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.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To 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 caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.


A person who is fully present and engaged, who is proactive, response and who will motivate my son to go out, explore and try new experiences

Does this position interest you?

This advert may close before the stated date if sufficient applications are received.

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