Personal Assistant/Support Worker (Male) D627

Location: York (City Centre) | Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour (Day rate) Sleep-in allowance (£95.50 per night) | Hours: Part-time, one or two nights per week. Typical shifts: 5:00 PM – 9:00 AM, including overnight. Some additional day hours to support activities. Week days and weekends required.

The Role

Are you a calm, resilient, and proactive individual with a passion for theatre? We are looking for a male Personal Assistant to support a 29-year-old living in his own flat in York. He is a huge fan of musical theatre and lives with Autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance profile (PDA), ADHD, and Epilepsy. Due to his specific support needs we are seeking a male PA who can provide a calm, confident and consistent presence able to manage challenging dynamics with insight and empathy.

Key Responsibilities

• Overnight Support: Providing a safe environment throughout the night (sleep‑in).
• Community Engagement: Supporting activities such as going to the theatre, ushering, exercise, swimming, work experience and dog walking.
• Promoting independence and well‑being: Supporting with shopping, meal preparation and daily living activities; providing emotional support.
• Personal Care: Providing some assistance with personal care and hygiene routines.
• Behavioural Support: Able to de‑escalate using appropriate techniques to manage demand avoidance and challenging behaviours, assessing risks and ensuring safety.
• Medical Support: Medication administration and seizure recording.
• Outings and Appointments: Accompanying, supporting and documenting.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Strong experience supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, and PDA, with the ability to respond effectively to challenging behaviours. The role requires confidence in maintaining consistent boundaries, even when faced with refusals. Relevant lived experience, including supporting family members or friends with similar needs, will be considered.
• Personality: You should be firm but fair, with a great sense of humour and a thick skin. A genuine interest in theatre is a massive plus!
• Flexibility: The ability to cover at short notice is highly valued.
• Supporting Change: Willing to embrace new challenges and instil confidence.
• Resilience: Ability to remain calm and demonstrate good decision making in difficult situations.
• Driver: A car driver with their own vehicle (willing to provide transport) would be an advantage but is not a requirement.
• Commitment: Excellent communication and engagement with the role (including monthly team meetings) is essential. Reliable and trustworthy with a strong work ethic.
• Literacy Skills: Commitment to reading, understanding and recording medical and behavioural records and supporting documentation.
• IT Skills: Confidence using phone apps and ability to complete work related tasks on a laptop.
• Local: We are hoping for at least one York‑based PA.

Why Join?

This is a chance to build a meaningful 1‑to‑1 relationship and help a young man engage with the things he loves. You won’t just be a carer; you’ll be a facilitator for his hobbies and independence. Enrolment to The Blue Light Card scheme. Full Induction Programme including in‑person training, mandatory e‑learning, shadow shifts and regular sharing opportunities. Regular psychology, physio, medical and behavioural team support. Dedicated and supportive small team with development opportunities.

Additional Information

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Note: This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 – a genuine occupational requirement applies for a male worker. Nycil act on behalf of the employer and will pass any applications direct to them.