Personal Assistant – JSYOR

Personal Assistant – JSYOR

Full-Time 13.45 - 13.45 Β£ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
Disability North

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support a 10-year-old boy with ADHD and autism through engaging activities and personal care.
  • Company: Join a caring family in Dringhouses, York, dedicated to supporting neurodiverse children.
  • Benefits: Flexible hours, rewarding work, and the chance to make a real difference.
  • Other info: Work alongside a supportive team and enjoy a fulfilling role.
  • Why this job: Be part of a loving family and help a child thrive while having fun.
  • Qualifications: Experience with autistic children and understanding of PDA is essential.

The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 Β£ per hour.

  • Two vacancies
  • Wednesdays in term time: 14.40-18.00
  • Thursdays in term time: 14.40-20.00
  • Holidays

A minimum of 2 days a week. This can be flexible and discussed with the employer.

  • Rate of Pay
  • Β£13.45 per hour
  • Area
  • Dringhouses, York

A 10-year-old boy who has severe ADHD and autism with a profile of PDA.

He goes to a specialist SEMH school and lives with his family.

He loves all things trains and playing train games on his Xbox.

He needs help staying regulated and loves having 1:1 attention from his PAs.

He loves going to school and playing with his friends with support.

Care will be 2:1 wherever possible and always when out of the house.

  • Key tasks
  • Personal care, including changing nappies
  • Getting food for him
  • Giving medication
  • Helping him to stay regulated
  • Observing and identifying when dysregulation is starting to occur and take steps to intervene as required
  • Interacting with him throughout the care period
  • Playing games with him
  • Taking him out to park/visits to other activities
  • Tidying up after him at home, including his bedroom, putting clothes away etc.
  • Liaising with his parents and other PAs on a regular basis.

The candidate must have experience of children who are autistic and have ADHD and the behavioural challenges that this presents.

They must also have experience of PDA and know how to interact with PDA children in order to reduce dysregulation; this experience can be professional or personal.

They must be confident handling dysregulation and meltdowns.

Although challenging, the work will be rewarding and will massively help both the child and the family.

You will be working with a wonderful family with 5 fantastic neurodiverse children. The PAs already in place are great to work with and have become part of the family.

  • To apply
  • Please send a covering letter and CV to jenandlouisa@gmail. com

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U. K.

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Disability North

Contact Details:

Disability North Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Personal Assistant – JSYOR

Experience with autistic children
Experience with ADHD
Understanding of PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
Behavioural management skills
Confidence in handling dysregulation and meltdowns
Personal care skills
Medication administration