Compassionate Personal Assistant for Independent Living

Ideal For All Limited; England; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal For All Limited is seeking a Personal Assistant to support Bethan in living independently at home and in the community. The role focuses on practical and emotional support, promoting dignity, autonomy and safety while respecting Bethan’s preferences and health needs.

Responsibilities include personal care prompting, meal planning, domestic tasks, and social participation. The PA will work flexibly across 13 hours per week with tailored support to Bethan’s assessed needs.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting adults with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
• Understanding of autism and its impact on communication, sensory needs, anxiety and routines.
• Experience providing person-centred support that promotes independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing.
• Ability to support with daily living tasks including meal preparation, personal care, and household routines.
• Good communication skills, listening, reassurance, and adaptability.
• Willingness to learn about Bethan's health conditions including fatigue, mobility difficulties, and seizures.
• Maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Willingness to work with Bethan, her support network, and professionals.
• Experience supporting independent living skills and tenancy management.
• Experience helping access community activities and appointments.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to maintain Bethan's independence in her home.
• Assist with personal care routines, including prompting and encouragement with hygiene, dressing, and self-care.
• Support with meal planning, shopping, food preparation, and hydration.
• Assist with household tasks: laundry, bedding, cleaning, home safety.
• Help establish daily routines to manage autism, fatigue, anxiety, and health conditions.
• Provide reassurance and emotional support during periods of anxiety.
• Support Bethan to access the community, appointments, and social activities.
• Encourage relationships with family and friends and reduce isolation.
• Assist with managing correspondence and tenancy-related tasks when required.
• Identify and manage risks in the home and support safety plans.
• Promote choices, dignity, privacy and independence.
• Encourage development of independent living skills.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Skills

Autism awareness

Person-centred support

Daily living assistance

Communication skills

Confidentiality & boundaries

Independent living support

First Aid awareness

Seizure awareness

Moving and Handling awareness

Community access support

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Equivalent experience

Job description

Ideal For All Limited is seeking a Personal Assistant to support Bethan in living independently at home and in the community. The role focuses on practical and emotional support, promoting dignity, autonomy and safety while respecting Bethan’s preferences and health needs.

Responsibilities include personal care prompting, meal planning, domestic tasks, and social participation. The PA will work flexibly across 13 hours per week with tailored support to Bethan’s assessed needs.