Personal Assistant/Support Worker Ref: CD/SF/11-25

Your Role

You’ll support Cian in the community, helping him participate in fun, stimulating activities that promote confidence and independence. You’ll be hands‑on, encouraging and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (including toileting and bowel care)
• Support with ordering food, handling money, and daily routines
• Attend social and leisure activities such as:
  • Swing parks, swimming, library visits, art, horse riding, outdoor play (muddy fun included!)
  • Sensory experiences, music, and trips to cafés
• Ensure Cian’s safety in all environments
• Offer hand‑over‑hand guidance and help him grow confidence with new tasks or settings

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex autism is essential (e.g., in schools, bases, community settings or previous support roles)
• Driver with access to your own vehicle (mileage paid)
• Someone active, creative, patient – with a good sense of humour
• A warm, friendly, and supportive nature is key
• Able to join in physical activities and think on your feet
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Job Details

• Permanent role – 5 hours per week
• Standard shift: Saturday, 12pm–5pm (flexible to Sunday or a weekday during school holidays)
• Pay: £14.45 per hour
• Full training will be provided
• Employee will be employed directly by a Private Employer on a PAYE basis and will be entitled to statutory rights as set out by Employment Law