Personal Assistant – HMEYOR

Disability North; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is looking for a friendly and patient Personal Assistant for a 17-year-old named Harvey. The role involves helping Harvey enjoy his favorite activities like gaming and Lego, and support him in accessing the community. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and a good sense of humour.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
• Must be kind, patient, and understanding.
• Ability to engage with Harvey’s interests such as gaming and animals.

Responsibilities

• Support Harvey in accessing the community.
• Help Harvey enjoy his favourite activities.
• Encourage Harvey to discover new activities.

Skills

Good sense of humour

Kind and patient nature

Some knowledge of gaming and Lego

Job description

Personal Assistant for Harvey

Location: York

Hours: School holidays only

Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour

Full UK driving licence and own vehicle essential

Harvey is nearly 17 and an absolute joy to be around. He’s a big fan of gaming — especially Fortnite — and a huge Lego enthusiast (seriously, he could open his own Lego shop!). With a great personality and a wicked sense of humour, Harvey loves trips to the cinema, zoos, farms, bowling, and the seaside.

He’s also a big animal lover, showing great kindness and care towards all creatures. Known as a gentle giant, Harvey is shy at first, but once he gets to know you, he’ll have you in fits of laughter.

The role

We’re looking for a friendly and patient Personal Assistant to support Harvey in accessing the community, helping him enjoy his favourite activities and discover new ones.

Essential requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• A good sense of humour
• Kind, patient, and understanding nature
• Ideally, some knowledge of Harvey’s interests (gaming, Lego, animals) to help build rapport

Hours will be confirmed, but flexibility will be important.

If you think you could be the person to help Harvey thrive and share plenty of laughs along the way, 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.