Personal Assistant / Support Worker (Ref 008608)

Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC); Farnham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Farnham is seeking a Personal Assistant to support Tilly, a 14-year-old with a love for sports and outings. The role offers flexible hours, supporting independence through engaging activities. Ideal candidates should be energetic, reliable, and comfortable with pets. Enjoy a rewarding experience helping Tilly navigate social activities and outings. Apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Rewarding experience

Qualifications

• Ability to provide calm and consistent support, especially for non-verbal individuals.
• Experience or ability to facilitate social activities and outings.

Responsibilities

• Support Tilly, a 14-year-old, in various activities.
• Assist with communication using picture prompts.
• Manage challenging behaviours with patience.
• Promote independence through engaging activities.

Skills

Energetic

Reliable

Supportive

Able to manage challenging behaviours

Comfortable around pets

Job description

Please note: We can only accept applications from those who already have a right to work in the UK.

Pay: £13.85 per hour

Hours: 5 hrs per week (term-time), 8 hrs per week (school holidays) – flexible

Location: Farnham

About The Role

• Support Tilly, a 14-year-old who loves sports, games, and active days out
• Join in with football, basketball, and family trips (e.g. theme parks, community outings)
• Provide calm, consistent support – Tilly is non-verbal, with some speech and uses picture prompts
• Help manage challenging behaviours with patience and firmness
• Support independence and confidence through fun activities

What We’re Looking For

• Energetic, reliable, and supportive PA
• Able to give Tilly time and space to process communication
• Comfortable around pets (dog and cats at home – dog can be kept separate if needed)
• Ideally a driver, to enable outings in the community

Why apply?

• Rewarding role supporting a young person with lots of energy and a love of activities
• Flexible hours – we’re happy to work with you on scheduling