Flexible Personal Assistant for Active Young Adult Care

UKCIL Ltd; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd in Canterbury is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young man (29) with autism and Down syndrome. The role focuses on engaging him in his hobbies—music, art, dance, and sports—and promoting independence through everyday tasks.

Training is available, with a volunteer period followed by paid work at £12.71/hr. We offer flexible hours (full-time or part-time, 8–20 hours/week minimum) in the family home in Westgate, Canterbury.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification required.
• Willing to learn British Sign Language (BSL).

Responsibilities

• Engage the service user in hobbies and activities (music, painting, dancing, games, sports).
• Support independence and learning through shared activities and simple household tasks.
• Encourage the service user to participate in daily routines with motivation and positivity.

Skills

Reliable

Respectful

Patient

Enthusiastic

Calm

Follow Instructions

Flexible

Fun

Sports Support

Job description

UKCIL Ltd in Canterbury is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young man (29) with autism and Down syndrome. The role focuses on engaging him in his hobbies—music, art, dance, and sports—and promoting independence through everyday tasks.

Training is available, with a volunteer period followed by paid work at £12.71/hr. We offer flexible hours (full-time or part-time, 8–20 hours/week minimum) in the family home in Westgate, Canterbury.