LILS/SD/OP - Personal Assistant - Lancaster area

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community service is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant in Lancaster to provide support for a neurodivergent teenage boy. This part-time role requires a commitment to neuroaffirmative practices and the ability to engage in outdoor activities. The position offers £12.21 per hour for 2 hours a week, plus paid annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting neurodivergent individuals is preferred.
• Commitment to neuroaffirmative practices essential.
• Ability to connect through shared interests.

Responsibilities

• Support a teenage boy with emotional safety and autonomy.
• Provide flexible support focusing on the individual’s needs.
• Engage in outdoor and nature-based activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Emotionally attuned

Understanding of sensory processing

Flexible and intuitive approach

Interest in outdoor activities

Job description

Personal Assistant – Lancaster

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and neuroaffirmative Personal Assistant (PA) to support a teenage boy who thrives in environments that promote autonomy, emotional safety, and validation. This role is ideal for someone with experience or interest in working alongside neurodivergent young people using a strength‑based, person‑centred approach.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be calm, emotionally attuned, and responsive, with a strong commitment to neuroaffirmative practice.
• Demonstrate understanding of sensory processing, anxiety, and the impact of transitions and change on neuro‑divergent individuals.
• Be confident in taking a flexible and intuitive approach, rather than task‑focused support.
• Have a genuine interest in building connection through shared interests, particularly outdoors and nature‑based activities.
• Value autonomy and agency, always working with the young person, not on or to them.

This is a part‑time position for 2 hours per week during term time with an hourly rate of £12.21 plus 5.6 weeks paid annual leave and workplace pension scheme.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance (the cost of which will be met by the employer).

Quote employer ref: LILS/SD/OP

Tel: [phone] – option 1