Supporting a Young Adult with Additional Needs

Blue Sky Brokers; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support agency is seeking a Personal Assistant in Waingroves to support a young man with cerebral palsy. The role entails providing daily personal care and encouragement in activities such as baking and gaming. A clean driving license is essential, as driving a wheelchair-accessible van is part of the job. The ideal candidate should be proactive, patient, and comfortable with animals. This rewarding position offers flexible hours and an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence is essential.
• Experience with personal care is preferred.
• Must be patient, respectful, and committed.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support and personal care.
• Use a hoist for all transfers.
• Encourage participation in hobbies and activities.
• Help plan and structure the day.
• Be proactive in suggesting activities and outings.
• Drive a large wheelchair-accessible van.
• Offer companionship and ensure safety and routine.

Skills

Proactive planning

Companionship

Comfort around animals

Job description

We are seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) to support a 25‑year‑old man who is a full‑time powerchair user with cerebral palsy and mild learning difficulties. He is fully verbal and communicates clearly but requires support with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, dressing, feeding, shopping and housework. He uses a hoist for all transfers, and training in its use will be provided.

The role involves working 6 hours per week on Thursdays, with additional hours available to cover annual leave or sickness, and the possibility of more regular hours in the future for the right person. A clean driving licence is essential, along with the ability to drive a large wheelchair‑accessible van.

Daily activities may include painting, baking, gaming, or going out to local parks and other places of interest. The ideal candidate will be proactive in suggesting plans for the day, as he enjoys variety but tends not to initiate ideas himself. He values routine and likes to know what the plan is, while also being involved in shared decision‑making.

The working environment is relaxed and friendly. He is comfortable with both male and female carers, and you will be joining an existing team. There is also a quiet, well‑behaved cat in the home, so comfort around animals is necessary.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is patient, respectful and committed to supporting independence while providing consistent, high‑quality care.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide daily support and personal care
• Use a hoist for all transfers
• Encourage and facilitate participation in hobbies and activities
• Help plan and structure the day
• Be proactive in suggesting activities and outings
• Drive a large wheelchair‑accessible van (clean driving licence required)
• Offer companionship and ensure safety and routine