Personal Assistant: Independence & Community Access

UKCIL Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 3,500 - 4,200; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd is seeking a Personal Assistant / Support Worker for an 18-year-old boy who is autistic and has learning difficulties in South Bristol. The role focuses on helping him access his local community, develop independence, and build a trusting, long-term relationship through a steady introduction process and calm, proactive support.

Weekends during term time (6 hours per fortnight) and flexi hours in school and college holidays (12 hours per week) with a pay rate of £13.20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic individuals and/or people with learning difficulties.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to work weekend hours during term time and increased hours during school and college holidays.
• Commitment to providing consistent, person-centered support and building a trusting relationship over time.

Responsibilities

• Support the young man to access the local community safely.
• Travel on buses and use public transport confidently.
• Help with money management while shopping.
• Facilitate participation in activities like bowling, swimming, cinema.
• Encourage independence at a pace that suits him.
• Maintain a safe environment and monitor triggers.
• Adapt communication to his individual style.

Skills

Experience supporting autistic people

Patience

Reliability

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one

Job description

UKCIL Ltd is seeking a Personal Assistant / Support Worker for an 18-year-old boy who is autistic and has learning difficulties in South Bristol. The role focuses on helping him access his local community, develop independence, and build a trusting, long-term relationship through a steady introduction process and calm, proactive support.

Weekends during term time (6 hours per fortnight) and flexi hours in school and college holidays (12 hours per week) with a pay rate of £13.20 per hour.