Personal Assistant (PA) – 38 hours Full Time - HBC/YA/06/26

Ideal for All; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Ideal For All Limited is seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) in Sutton Coldfield to support a thoughtful 25-year-old man with autism, anxiety and sensory needs. 38 hours per week, full time, £13 per hour, 2 positions (1:1 indoors, 2:1 outdoors).

You will help with daily living, communication via AAC, social activities, and community outings. Ideal candidates are patient, calm, and emotionally intelligent with experience in autism support and a genuine desire to help the young man lead an

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic people with complex needs.
• AAC experience preferred.
• Higher education experience desirable.
• CPI training desirable.
• Patient, calm, emotionally intelligent, and compassionate.
• Enjoys learning, conversation, and building meaningful relationships.
• Physically able to support community outings.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support communication using AAC device.
• Encourage self-expression, choice, and meaningful interaction.
• Engage him in his interests (history, culture, and film).
• Provide 2:1 support in the community.
• Assist with walks, café visits, and other activities.
• Support daily routines, independence, personal care, and emotional wellbeing.
• Recognise and respond to anxiety, sensory overload, and behaviours of concern using a calm, person-centred approach.

Skills

AAC experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Emotional intelligence

Education

Higher education experience desirable

Tools

AAC device

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA) – 38 hours Full Time - HBC/YA/06/26

Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA) – 38 hours Full Time - HBC/YA/06/26

Job Ref: HBC/YA/06/26

Reporting to: Employer

Location: Sutton Coldfield B75

Rate of Pay: £13 Per Hour

Nature of the job role: Personal Assistants (2 positions - 1:1 indoors and 2:1 outdoors) – Stimulate an Amazing Mind & Make a Real Difference

Main Duties

Support a thoughtful, intelligent 25-year-old man with autism, anxiety, and sensory processing needs to live an independent and fulfilling life.

Key Responsibilities

• Support communication using his AAC device.
• Encourage self-expression, choice, and meaningful interaction.
• Engage him in his interests (history, culture, and film).
• Provide 2:1 support in the community.
• Assist with walks, café visits, and other activities.
• Support daily routines, independence, personal care, and emotional wellbeing.
• Recognise and respond to anxiety, sensory overload, and behaviours of concern using a calm, person-centred approach.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting autistic people with complex needs.
• AAC experience preferred.
• Higher education experience desirable.
• CPI training desirable.
• Patient, calm, emotionally intelligent, and compassionate.
• Enjoys learning, conversation, and building meaningful relationships.
• Physically able to support community outings.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Why Apply?

A rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with a remarkable young man, use creativity and communication skills, and make a genuine positive impact on his daily life. Hours include daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Hours of work: 38 hours per week

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