Empowering Personal Assistant for Youth: Community Access & Independence

Surrey Independent Living Charity; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership to Independent Living

Job summary

Surrey Independent Living Charity is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support a 16-year-old with a learning disability and mental health needs. The role focuses on helping the young person access community activities, build confidence, and gain independence, with at-home support to give family respite.

The successful candidate will assist with transport to a day programme on Tuesday mornings, support outings, and encourage participation in social activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs
• Understanding of neurodivergent individuals
• Ability to support community access and social activities
• Full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Support transport to and from a day programme on Tuesday mornings
• Provide local transport and support for activities and outings
• Encourage participation in community-based activities
• Support engagement in meaningful activities at home
• Build a positive and supportive relationship
• Promote independence, wellbeing and social inclusion

Skills

Reliable and dependable

Flexible and adaptable

Patient and proactive

Motivate and engage

Comfortable around dogs

Education

Driving licence

Tools

Own transport/Vehicle

Job description

Surrey Independent Living Charity is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support a 16-year-old with a learning disability and mental health needs. The role focuses on helping the young person access community activities, build confidence, and gain independence, with at-home support to give family respite.

The successful candidate will assist with transport to a day programme on Tuesday mornings, support outings, and encourage participation in social activities.