Personal Assistant – AGYOR

Disability North; Bilbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support organization in the UK is seeking a Personal Assistant to help a creative 14-year-old named Arthur. The role involves building a relationship through gaming and outings, with flexible hours starting at 1–2 hours per week. Candidates should be patient, friendly, and eager to learn about Arthur's interests. Experience with neurodivergent needs is a plus. Ideal for someone who enjoys gaming and creativity.

Qualifications

• Comfortable supporting a young person with neurodivergent needs.
• Experience with Autism or ARFID is a bonus.
• Willingness to learn and meet Arthur on his level.

Responsibilities

• Build a trusting relationship with Arthur.
• Participate in gaming and role-playing sessions.
• Support with short outings or activities.

Skills

Patient

Friendly

Reliable

Calm and adaptable

Interest in gaming and RPG

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA) Wanted – Join Arthur’s Adventure!

Location : South West York

Hours : To be agreed with the family (starting with 1–2 hours a week, with potential to grow)

Rate of Pay : £12.60 per hour

We’re looking for a kind, patient and understanding Personal Assistant to support Arthur, a creative and witty 14-year-old living in South West York.

Arthur is Autistic with PDA characteristics and has ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), which means his food choices are limited. He sometimes finds walking difficult over longer distances, so he uses a wheelchair when out and about.

He currently learns through a mix of online education with a specialist provider and one weekly school session.

About the Role

At first, your role will be about hanging out with Arthur at home, getting to know him, and building a trusting relationship. Once you’ve got to know each other, your adventures may expand to short trips out.

Arthur’s world is filled with imagination, strategy, and creativity. Some of his favourite things include :

• 🎮 Gaming (Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox – he’s pretty versatile!)
• 🎲 Dungeons & Dragons and other Tabletop RPGs
• 🃏 Yu‑Gi‑Oh cards
• ✏️ Drawing and creating new characters for games

As your bond grows, you might also support Arthur with :

• Little outings like a café trip or short walk
• Joining him at his weekly RPG sessions
• Exploring new activities at his pace

About You

We’re looking for someone who is :

• Patient, friendly, and reliable
• Calm and adaptable, with respect for Arthur’s autonomy – he likes to be treated as the young adult he is
• Interested in (or open to learning about) gaming, D&D, and all things RPG
• Comfortable supporting a young person with neurodivergent needs

Experience with Autism, PDA profiles, or ARFID is a bonus, but what really matters is your personality, empathy, and willingness to learn.

✨ If you’re someone who can meet Arthur on his level, share his passions, and help open up the world at his pace, we’d love to hear from you!

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.