Personal Care Assistant

PetroQuest Energy LLC; Stafford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support service in Stafford is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant (PA) to provide essential 2:1 support to an 11-year-old boy with autism and other learning disabilities. The role requires calmness and flexibility, focusing on creating an environment that fosters well-being through meaningful activities and communication. Candidates should have strong teamwork skills and a willingness to obtain DBS certification.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Star of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Ability to remain calm and supportive where behaviours of concern may present.
• A respectful, neuro-affirming approach to care or willingness to learn and adopt.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, hands-on 2:1 support, including personal care.
• Work in partnership with the client's parents and fellow PAs.
• Support emotional regulation, transitions, and structured routines.
• Facilitate sensory-friendly activities and community outings.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment at home and in the community.

Skills

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Job description

Position Title: Personal Assistant (PA)

Location: Stafford (ST16) and surrounding community

Hourly Rate: £14.40

Hours Per Week: Casual / As Required

Vacancy: Bank

Job Reference: GYD

About The Role

We are looking for a kind, proactive, and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to join a small, established team providing 2:1 support to a fun, active and energetic 11-year-old boy who is autistic and has a severe learning disability, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder. Support takes place both at home (ST16) and in the local community sometimes alongside the client’s mum or dad, and at other times with another experienced PA.

The client’s mum is due to have major surgery in November, and there is an urgent need to provide cover for after‑school periods alongside an existing PA. Thereafter, occasional hours will be available, particularly during school holidays and weekends.

The role focuses on helping the client, who is non‑speaking, enjoy meaningful activities, regulate sensory input, and communicate using alternative methods. Calmness, flexibility, and a positive, neuro‑affirming attitude are essential.

About You

• Ability to remain calm and supportive where behaviours of concern may present.
• A respectful, neuro‑affirming approach to care or willingness to learn and adopt.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).
• Right to work in the UK.

Experience supporting children or young people with autism, learning disabilities, and/or sensory processing needs. (Desirable)

Experience working within family‑led care teams. (Desirable)

Familiarity with alternative, visual communication aids. (Desirable)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, hands‑on 2:1 support, including personal care.
• Work in partnership with the client's parents and fellow PAs to ensure consistent, safe, and person‑centred care.
• Support emotional regulation, transitions, and structured routines.
• Facilitate sensory‑friendly activities and community outings tailored to the client's interests.
• Model and encourage the use of visual communication aids (e.g. PODD book, symbols, or gestures).
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment at home and in the community.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and collaboratively with the family and wider team.

Benefits

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay in addition to:

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro‑rata for part‑time positions).
• Company pension scheme after 3 months service, subject to the scheme rules.
• Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan, after successful completion of the probation period.
• Free training and development for all roles.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• Star of the Month rewards.
• And so much more!

SAFER RECRUITMENT

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information).

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

Solo Support Services recognises that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We will actively promote the safety, health and well‑being of everyone in our care by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate within the organisation. We believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website: www.solosupportservices.co.uk/aboutus.