Personal Assistant

About This Role

This Personal Assistant / Companion role involves supporting an individual both at home and out in the local community. The purpose of the role is to promote independence, encourage new activities, and help the individual enjoy things that are important to them. It is a varied and rewarding position for someone who is positive, encouraging, and enjoys making a genuine difference in someone's day-to-day life.

Responsibilities

• Support at home and when going out and about
• Accompany to leisure facilities, shops, and recreational activities
• Support with activities already enjoyed
• Encourage and motivate to try new things
• Help build confidence and maintain independence
• Provide friendly companionship and positive encouragement
• Support participation in activities within the local community

Requirements

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle
• Have a positive “can-do” attitude
• Be empathetic, calm, patient, and compassionate
• Be organised and reliable
• Have good, clear oral communication skills
• Be physically fit and able to support an active lifestyle
• Be a non-smoker (lives in a non-smoking household)
• Be a confident and skilled motivator
• Be comfortable working independently and without direct supervision
• Have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)

Nice to have:

• A good understanding of autism
• Autism awareness or relevant training
• Previous experience in a similar Personal Assistant or support role
• An interest in art and creative hobbies

Benefits

• Annual leave: Equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement)
• Expenses: Reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role
• Sick pay: May be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if eligibility criteria are met
• Pension: Statutory obligations fulfilled via the NEST pension scheme

Important Details

• Hours, days, and times of work: Up to 13 hours per week, 3-4 days per week to be agreed with the employer
• Contract: Permanent
• Application deadline: 6 November 2026

Application Process

• Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service check is required
• References: If successful, provide details of two referees, one of which must be current or most recent employer, or character references if not employed (cannot be a family member)