Compassionate Personal Assistant – Part-Time Care & Support

Disability North; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Clifton, York is seeking a kind, compassionate Personal Assistant to provide practical and emotional support to an autistic individual with DID. You will work 15 hours per week, primarily on Saturdays and Sundays, with a compassionate, person-centred approach.

The role focuses on personal care, household support, attending appointments, and helping maintain independence while encouraging participation in daily activities and community life.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to support mental health, autism, and DID.
• Patient, kind, reliable, and understanding.
• Good listener with excellent communication.
• Respect personal boundaries and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide showering and personal care.
• Help keep home clean, tidy and organised.
• Assist with shopping and attending appointments.
• Offer emotional support and reassurance.
• Encourage meals planning and portion control.
• Support access to community and interests.
• Encourage independence, dignity and personal choice.

Skills

Kind

Patient

Good listener

Clear communicator

Job description

Disability North in Clifton, York is seeking a kind, compassionate Personal Assistant to provide practical and emotional support to an autistic individual with DID. You will work 15 hours per week, primarily on Saturdays and Sundays, with a compassionate, person-centred approach.

The role focuses on personal care, household support, attending appointments, and helping maintain independence while encouraging participation in daily activities and community life.