Personal Care Assistant

People Plus Group LTD; Ashford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Ashford is seeking an active PA with knowledge of Autism to support a 15-year-old in building confidence and social skills. The role involves providing assistance at home and engaging in activities outdoors. A clean driving license is required, and a love for pets is essential. Pay is £14.00 per hour with 10 hours of work per week and paid holiday benefits.

Benefits

4 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Access to a workplace pension

Qualifications

• Ability to support a 15-year-old to build confidence and develop social skills.
• Must enjoy outdoor activities and have a liking for pets.

Responsibilities

• Provide support within the home to build relationships.
• Assist with household chores.
• Engage the individual in sports and music activities.

Skills

Knowledge of Autism

Good spoken English

Clean driving license

Experience with safety plans

Job description

We are looking for an active PA with good knowledge of Autism and safeguarding safety plans and an understanding of the importance of equal opportunities to support our 15 year old to build confidence and develop social skills.

The applicant will need to have good spoken English, a clean driving license and use of own car with appropriate insurance. He enjoys playing sports (particularly cycling), music, playing instruments and spending time outdoors (e.g. with horses). To start with, support will start within the home to build a relationship, which, will then lead to activities outside of the home.

Supporting the family and helping with household chores will be part of your role. There are dogs within the family home so a liking of pets is essential.

Hours and Pay:

• 10 hours per week which will be mutually agreed, this could be weekday and/or weekends.
• £14.00 per hour
• 4 weeks paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays is applicable, as is access to a workplace pension.

Requirements:

• Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Ideally have knowledge of safety plans and experience with working with people with Autism.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (provided) and will start as soon as a clear check is received. This post is supported by We Are Beams. Please contact our support broker on [e-mail] to discuss this position further.

Vacancy Details:

• Vacancy closing date: 26-July-2025