Kind PA in Bedford

Blue Sky Brokers; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care organization is seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) for a 16-year-old with autism in Bedford. The role involves constant supervision, supporting with daily activities, and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates should be patient, kind, and experienced in working with young people with autism, holding an Enhanced DBS check and First Aid training. The position is part-time, with flexible hours primarily on weekends, offering an hourly rate of £13.26.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• First Aid training is required.
• Experience with autism training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant supervision to ensure safety at all times.
• Support with daily activities and routines.
• Take him out to activities and help him enjoy his interests.
• Encourage happiness, confidence, and engagement.
• Supervise personal care tasks safely.
• Monitor behaviour and wellbeing throughout the day.

Skills

Hardworking, patient, and always alert

Kind, understanding, and calm under pressure

Experience working with children or young people with autism

Able to use positive behaviour support strategies

Job description

Job Role

Kind PA (carer) required for teenager with Autism in Bedford ref AB-BB-001

Job Description

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and attentive Personal Assistant (PA) to support a 16-year-old young person with autism. This role requires constant supervision and a calm, positive approach at all times.

Contract Type

Part Time, Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide constant supervision to ensure safety at all times
• Support with daily activities and routines
• Take him out to activities and help him enjoy his interests
• Encourage happiness, confidence, and engagement
• Supervise personal care tasks including:
  • Toileting
  • Eating
  • Washing hands
• Monitor behaviour and wellbeing throughout the day
• Managing meltdowns:
  • Remain calm and use positive language
  • Ensure he is kept safe
  • Do not say anything that may escape the situation
  • Allow time for him to settle in a safe, quiet area
  • Gently divert attention when appropriate
  • Be aware of triggers and avoid them where possible

Specific Requirements

Qualifications & Training

• Enhanced DBS check (required)
• First Aid training (required)

Required Training

Skills, Qualities & Experience Required

• Hardworking, patient, and always alert
• Kind, understanding, and calm under pressure
• Experience working with children or young people with autism (essential)
• Autism training (preferred)
• Able to use positive behaviour support strategies

About Me

• 16-year-old teenager with autism
• Speech delay
• Has no sense of danger and requires supervision at all times
• Enjoys Disney Cars, swimming, cinema trips, parks, walks, trampolining, and horses
• Can experience meltdowns (currently on new medication)

Other Relevant Information

This Role Would Suit Someone Who Is:

• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Comfortable providing 1:1 support and supervision at all times

Advert Details

• Hourly Rate: £13.26
• Hours Per Week: 4 hours term time and 6 hours during holidays
• How will the hours be used: Flexible, mostly weekends.
• Employer requires transport? Yes