Personal Assistant / Care Assistant (Ref 006131)

Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC); Lightwater; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Personal Assistant/Care Assistant to support a neurodivergent family. The role involves childcare, planning activities, and providing advocacy. Ideal candidates are patient, flexible, and enjoy working with children and animals. This position offers £13.85 per hour with opportunities for increased hours during school holidays.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but a willingness to learn is essential.
• Experience or interest in Autism, ADHD, PDA, chronic fatigue/long COVID is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Help plan routines, supervise play, assist with homework.
• Transport children to/from activities and appointments.
• Provide advocacy and encouragement in new environments.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Approachability

Flexibility

Interest in Autism/ADHD

Job description

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant (Ref 006131)

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We're looking for a kind, flexible and proactive Personal Assistant to support a neurodivergent family with day-to-day routines, childcare, and practical tasks. This is a varied, rewarding role working closely with bright, creative children who love animals, nature, and hands-on activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Childcare support: help plan routines, supervise play, assist with homework, and encourage independence (e.g., cooking, hygiene, chores, errands).
• Transport children to/from activities and attend appointments and groups with them.
• Help with planning and attending fun outings and activities, both at home and in the community.
• Provide advocacy, structure, and gentle encouragement, especially in new environments.
• Work in partnership with parents to adapt support based on the family’s evolving needs.
  
  

About You

• Great communicator, patient, and approachable.
• Confident with travel (including into London) and longer-distance driving.
• Comfortable working in a household with 4 dogs and 4 kittens.
• Experience or interest in Autism, ADHD, PDA, chronic fatigue/long COVID is ideal.
• No formal qualifications required, but a willingness to learn is essential.
  
  

Other Info

• £13.85 per hour, 22 hours a week regularly increasing to 52 hours a week during school holidays.
• Two children are currently home educated, so daytime availability is important.
• You should enjoy an active lifestyle and be able to keep up with a dynamic household that enjoys swimming, climbing, walking, board games, cooking, crafts, and more.
  
  

If you’re a calm, curious, and animal-loving person who’s passionate about helping young people grow in confidence and independence, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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