Personal Assistant / Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support an 18-year-old autistic young man in South Bristol. The role centers on helping him build independence, stay safe, and enjoy local activities, with weekend hours and flexible holiday support.

You will help him access the community, travel by bus, manage small purchases, and participate in activities he enjoys while fostering routine and trust. DBS check is essential, driving license and car preferred.

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 holidays.

Responsibilities

• Access local community safely and confidently with him.
• Travel on buses and build confidence using public transport.
• Develop money management skills while shopping.
• Attend activities he enjoys and encourage independence at his pace.
• Maintain a safe environment and recognise overwhelming situations.
• Understand his communication style and personal triggers; stay emotionally regulated.

Skills

Autism support experience

DBS check readiness

Driving license

Car ownership

Education

Experience with autism and learning difficulties

Job description

Reference: 1ede15b1 Personal Assistant / Support Worker (Autism & Learning Difficulties) Location: South Bristol Hours: Term Time: 6 hours per fortnight (Saturday or Sunday) School/College Holidays: 12 hours per week (flexible, usually over two days) . Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour.

About the Role We are looking for a caring, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support an engaging and friendly 18-year-old young man who is autistic and has learning difficulties.

This role is all about helping him enjoy life, develop his independence, and safely access his local community while building a trusting, long-term relationship.

He enjoys routine and consistency, so we are looking for someone who understands that meaningful relationships take time to develop and is committed to a gradual introduction process.

If you are calm, positive, and enjoy supporting people to achieve their goals, this could be a very rewarding opportunity.

What You\'ll Be Doing Your role will include supporting him to: Access the local community safely and confidently.

Travel on buses and develop confidence using public transport.

Build money management skills, including paying for items while shopping.

Attend activities that he enjoys, including: Bowling Swimming Cinema trips Mini golf Exploring other community activities Encourage independence by supporting him to do as much as possible for himself at a pace that suits him.

Maintain a safe environment and recognise situations that may become overwhelming.

Understand his individual communication style, routines, and personal triggers, using calm, proactive strategies to help him remain emotionally regulated.

About You We\'re looking for someone who is: Experienced in supporting autistic people and individuals with learning difficulties.

Patient, calm, kind, and nurturing.

Reliable, flexible, and committed to providing consistent support.

Able to build trust gradually and understands that change can be challenging.

A confident communicator who can encourage independence while providing reassurance when needed.

It would be a real bonus if you have an interest in: Geography and learning about different countries.

Playmobil.

These shared interests can help build a positive and meaningful relationship.

Essential Requirements Experience supporting autistic individuals and/or people with learning difficulties.

Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one). Ability to work the required 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.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young man\'s life by helping him develop confidence, independence, and enjoy the activities that matter to him.

If you are compassionate, dependable, and enjoy supporting people to achieve their goals, we\'d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities Services Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Understanding challenging behaviour Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car