Personal Assistant -LEKYOR

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

Job summary

A support organization in York is seeking Personal Assistants to care for a fun-loving and energetic 7-year-old boy. The role offers flexible hours at £12.60 per hour, focusing on engaging Leo in community activities and ensuring his personal care needs are met. Ideal candidates will be energetic, patient, and willing to have fun while working. Training and support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have permission to work in the U.K. at the start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 care to Leo in various settings.
• Help Leo engage in community activities and play.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Support with driving when needed.

Skills

Energetic and playful

Calm and patient

Understanding of autism

Reliable and responsible

Job description

Overview

Location: York

Hours: 312 hours a year (156 hours per PA); roughly 3 hours per week (daytimes, afternoons, evenings – flexible!). Support needed at weekends during term time, and anytime during school holidays.

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Paid role under Direct Payments (York City Council)

About Leo

Join Team Leo! Be part of the adventure — support a super fun 7-year-old. Leo is non-verbal but very interactive, autistic, energetic, and always on the move. He loves bouncing on the trampoline, climbing at soft play, zooming around the park, and getting messy with slime, mud, water, and other squishy things. His family is looking for two fun-loving, hands-on Personal Assistants to support him with 2:1 care, mainly to help him get out into the community, explore the world and have lots of fun.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 care to Leo in various settings.
• Help Leo engage in community activities, outings, and play.
• Keep up with Leo as he is fast, cheeky, and curious.
• Assist with personal care, toileting, hygiene, and safety when out and about.
• Support with driving when needed (one of you ideally to drive; Leo has a Blue Badge and a buggy).
• Manage and accommodate Leo’s sensory needs (sensory seeking activities such as bouncing, splashing, and messy play).

About Leo

Non-verbal but very interactive – Leo will lead you to what he wants (usually snacks!). He is cheeky, adventurous, and loves toys (sometimes he throws them for fun).

We’re looking for people who are

• Energetic, playful and up for an adventure
• Calm, patient, and understanding of autism and sensory needs
• Reliable, responsible, and able to help with personal care
• Willing to get messy (and laugh about it!)

Training and support will be provided – what matters most is the right attitude and energy.

Requirements

• Permission to work in the U.K. at the start of employment

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