Overview
Vacancies for Personal Assistant/ Support Worker. Location: Northampton, NN4. Hourly rate: 20/h. Weekday mornings and evenings – 30–40 hours per week.
About the Role
The employer is an 18-year-old young man with autism and learning difficulties. The role focuses on support with self-care skills and daily routines, particularly around preparing for school/college and evening routines, helping him to develop independence in a structured and reassuring way. The PA will work alongside existing support strategies and follow guidance provided by the family and professionals.
Main Duties
- Support with morning routines, including preparing for school/college
- Encouragement and prompting with self-care skills (e.g. dressing, hygiene)
- Support with bath time and evening routines
- Help maintain structure, routines and transitions
- Provide calm reassurance and positive encouragement
- Promote independence while ensuring safety
- Work consistently with strategies already in place
- Support with the employer’s attendance at occasional, local outpatient appointments
What will you be doing?
Duties will vary depending on the needs of the individual employer. Please refer to the About the Role section of the advert to see the specific details of what is required.
About You
You will be empathetic, patient, trustworthy, and emotionally resilient, with a calm and reassuring presence. You respect boundaries, value independence, and understand the importance of dignity and autonomy in care.
You will have the right to work in the UK, be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check, and provide references.
Experience in care, mental health support, trauma-informed practice, first aid, or supporting people with chronic illness or neurodivergence is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
A Personal Assistant role is a meaningful, one-to-one support role where you can make a genuine difference. As this role is not employed by West Northants Council but by individuals, benefits will vary depending on your employer. Please see individual role details.
About Us
We require compassionate and reliable Personal Assistants/Support workers to provide one-to-one support for adults in West Northamptonshire. Please note, the Personal Assistant roles are employed directly by the individuals; you would not be an employee of West Northamptonshire Council.
To apply for any of the opportunities listed in the About the role section, please email stating the reference number of the position you’re interested in and you will be emailed an application form to complete and return.
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Job Details
- Job Reference: EAO02/26
- Location: Northampton, United Kingdom
- Contract Type: Zero hours/Relief
- Job Category: Social Care - Adults
- Job Posted Date: 5 June, 2026
