Personal Assistant

Private individual employer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Private individual employer in London is seeking a calm, patient Personal Assistant to provide one-to-one support to a young adult male with severe learning disabilities. The role involves home-based care with regular outings in the local community and across the London area.

You will assist with meals, personal care, and gentle activities, working 3–4 days per week, averaging about 8 hours per day. Experience and a calm, patient approach are essential, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• References will be checked as part of recruitment.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Providing meals with physical assistance and close supervision.
• Providing wheelchair assistance during community outings.
• Assisting with personal care.
• Offering reassurance and calm support during anxiety or distress.
• Using de-escalation techniques with patience and understanding.
• Encouraging participation in activities and interests.
• Maintaining safety and supervision at home and in the community.
• Supporting a positive, respectful environment at home and in the community.
• 3–4 days per week, including some weekends, average 8 hours per day.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

Personal care

Engagement

Flexibility

Willingness to train

Job description

We are looking for a calm, patient, empathetic and reliable Personal Assistant to provide one-to-one support to a young adult male with severe learning disabilities.

This is a rewarding role for someone who genuinely enjoys supporting others and is confident in providing patient, respectful and engaging care.

Support will be provided primarily within the family home, alongside regular outings and activities within the local community and across the London area and beyond.

The person you will be supporting is full of personality and enjoys getting out and about, experiencing different activities and adventures. A willingness to actively engage with and encourage these interests is therefore an important part of the role.

The role

Following a period of shadowing and appropriate training, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing support with meals, including physical assistance and close supervision.


• Providing wheelchair assistance when out in the community.


• Assisting with personal care.


• Offering reassurance and calm support during periods of anxiety or distress.


• Using appropriate diversion and de-escalation techniques with patience and understanding.


• Encouraging participation in activities and interests they enjoy.


• Maintaining awareness of safety and providing appropriate monitoring and supervision.


• Supporting a positive, respectful and enjoyable environment both at home and within the community.


• 3/4 Days p.wk-including some weekends Average of 8 hours p.day

About you

The successful candidate will ideally be:

• Naturally calm, patient and empathetic.


• Friendly, warm and respectful in their approach.


• A confident communicator who can build a positive one-to-one relationship.


• Patient and able to remain composed when faced with anxiety or challenging situations.


• Comfortable providing physical and personal care.


• Engaging and willing to participate in activities and outings.


• Reliable, responsible and committed to providing consistent support.


• Willing to complete all mandatory training and ongoing development required for the role.

Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or supporting someone with learning disabilities would be highly valued, although the right attitude, patience and commitment are equally important.

Essential requirements

• Must have the right to work in the UK.


• An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.


• References will be requested and checked as part of the recruitment process.


• Willingness to undertake the required training.

We are looking for someone who will become a trusted and valued part of this individual s support team and family life.