About the Employer

We are seeking a friendly, confident, and energetic Personal Assistant to support a lovely young man who enjoys an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

He has a passion for music, enjoys good food, and loves spending time outdoors on picnics and walks. Swimming is another favourite activity, and he is happiest when out and about enjoying new experiences and engaging with the world around him.

He is a happy, enthusiastic, and focused individual who would benefit from the support of a lively and positive Personal Assistant who can encourage his interests, promote his independence, and help him access activities within the community.

The role includes providing personal care, alongside practical and social support tailored to his individual needs. The successful applicant will be caring, reliable, and proactive, with a person-centred approach and a genuine enthusiasm for helping others achieve their goals.

This is a rewarding opportunity to build a positive relationship with a wonderful young man and support him to continue enjoying the activities he loves while developing his confidence and independence.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health

Non verbal but can make needs and wishes known

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Food• Guitar Music• Swimming

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Other relevant information

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, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping.
• 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.

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Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

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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 work as part of a team.
• 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.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Have a lively personality.


PA must also be confident, patient and friendly