PA for a Kind, Creative Young Man in Wadhurst ES1178

Independent lives; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in East Sussex is seeking a warm and reliable Personal Assistant to support an autistic young adult. The role involves assisting with daily living skills and providing companionship while respecting privacy. The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, and able to follow instructions. This position is essential in fostering confidence and independence in daily life.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living skills like cooking and cleaning.
• Provide companionship and support.
• Respect privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Excellent interpersonal skills

Patient

Creativity

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work on own initiative

Comfortable with pets

Good timekeeping

Job description

We are looking for a warm, patient and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 22‑year‑old autistic young adult with learning difficulties. The role is based in Wadhurst, East Sussex, close to Tunbridge Wells.

He is gentle, affectionate and passionate about music, gaming, and anything mechanical—from trains and tractors to cars and quad‑bikes. He enjoys hands‑on tasks such as fixing things, woodwork and practical outdoor activities, and he has an incredible memory for routes and directions.

Communication can at times be challenging due to limited vocabulary and confidence, and he may repeat words or mumble when frustrated, but he is not violent and simply withdraws when overwhelmed. Epilepsy is managed with medication.

He attends a structured farm‑based programme twice a week, where he enjoys woodwork, land management and mechanical tasks. At home, he is working on building independence with everyday skills such as choosing appropriate clothing, cooking, cleaning and time management. He uses a smartwatch to organise his day and appreciates gentle support when routines change. He also loves helping with family dogs and is open to finding a physical activity to build fitness.

We are seeking someone calm, positive and encouraging who can help develop his confidence, independence and enjoyment in daily life.

If you're compassionate, dependable and genuinely interested in supporting an autistic young adult, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Companionship
• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Disability Confident:

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .