About the Employer

A happy, bright, and funny young man who brings joy wherever he goes is looking for a Personal Assistant to support him in getting out and about and enjoying social activities.

He has a great sense of humour and loves trains, soft toys, and Peppa Pig. He is looking for someone kind, enthusiastic, and reliable to accompany him on outings, help him explore his interests, and support him to enjoy life to the fullest.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life while sharing in plenty of fun and laughter along the way.

If you would like to help enhance this young man's life for a few hours each week and think you would be a good match, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Trains• Pepper Pig• VR

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• 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.

Support with toileting>

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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 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.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.


Applicants must be motivated to match my energy and have a sense of fun.