Personal Assistant / Care Assistant (Ref 006131)

SILC; Lightwater; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive family in Lightwater is seeking a Personal Assistant to help with day-to-day routines and childcare for their neurodivergent children. The ideal candidate is kind, flexible, and enjoys an active lifestyle, assisting with various tasks to encourage independence in a nurturing environment. Experience with Autism and ADHD is preferred, but the willingness to learn is essential. Hours vary from 22 to 52 per week depending on school holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in supporting neurodivergent children.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to family needs.
• Confident with travel and driving.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day routines and childcare.
• Transport children and attend appointments.
• Plan and attend fun outings and activities.
• Provide advocacy and gentle encouragement.

Skills

Childcare support

Communication

Flexibility

Patience

Interest in Autism/ADHD

Job description

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• £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.