Autism Support PA for Teen – Gardening & Independence

Independent Lives; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in East Grinstead is seeking a PA/Support Worker to assist a 16-year-old autistic boy. The role is self-employed with weekend hours (Saturday and Sunday, up to 6 hours per day) and school holidays, offering £20 per hour.

Responsibilities include transportation, helping with gardening and practical activities, supporting independence and confidence, and maintaining privacy, reliability and high health and safety standards. Enhanced DBS preferred; UK right to work required.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Friendly, calm, patient and active.

Responsibilities

• Transportation
• Support with gardening and outdoor activities
• Help to develop independence and confidence
• Follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Maintain health and safety standards

Skills

Autism/SEND experience

Patience

Reliability

Job description

Independent Lives in East Grinstead is seeking a PA/Support Worker to assist a 16-year-old autistic boy. The role is self-employed with weekend hours (Saturday and Sunday, up to 6 hours per day) and school holidays, offering £20 per hour.

Responsibilities include transportation, helping with gardening and practical activities, supporting independence and confidence, and maintaining privacy, reliability and high health and safety standards. Enhanced DBS preferred; UK right to work required.