Personal Support Assistant D964

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living; Catterick; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living is seeking a Personal Support Assistant to support a 14-year-old girl with Down's Syndrome, autism, and other needs. The role covers after-school activities, independence building, and school holidays, with safeguarding as a priority.

The position is part-time on-site in Catterick Garrison, offering 7 hours per week during term-time (Mon/Tue 3:30–6:30) and 15 hours per week in school holidays (3x5 hours).

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities (2 years)
• English language required
• Driving Licence required
• Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Responsibilities

• Help the young girl with home tasks, outdoor activities and developing independence
• Support with after-school activities and in-school holidays
• Assist with cooking and daily routines while ensuring safeguarding

Skills

Driver's Licence

Disability support experience

Safeguarding knowledge

English language

Job description

Company: North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living

A Personal Support Assistant is required for a 14 year old girl to encourage and support her with after school activities & independence and in school holidays.

The hours would be:

7 hours per week (term time) ideally on Mondays and Tuesdays 3.30 pm till 6.30 pm

15 hours per week (school holidays) for 3 x 5 hours (to be mutually agreed)

The young girl has Down's Syndrome, autism, global development delay with limited communication skills and has some behavioural issues, so safeguarding is imperative.

Duties include: helping her at home, encouraging outdoor activities, supporting with her independence, cooking etc.

The ideal PA would be a driver with access to a car.

A DBS is required for this position.

The rate of pay is £16.29 per hour.

Experience:

working with individuals with disabilities: 2 years (required)

Language:

English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Location:

Catterick Garrison (required)

Personal Support Assistant D964

Company: North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living

Salary: from £16.29 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Catterick

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 6 Nov 2026

Closing date: 6 Dec 2026

Summary

Job Description:

A Personal Support Assistant is required for a 14 year old girl to encourage and support her with after school activities & independence and in school holidays.

The hours would be:

7 hours per week (term time) ideally on Mondays and Tuesdays 3.30 pm till 6.30 pm

15 hours per week (school holidays) for 3 x 5 hours (to be mutually agreed)

The young girl has Down's Syndrome, autism, global development delay with limited communication skills and has some behavioural issues, so safeguarding is imperative.

Duties include: helping her at home, encouraging outdoor activities, supporting with her independence, cooking etc.

The ideal PA would be a driver with access to a car.

A DBS is required for this position.

The rate of pay is £16.29 per hour.

Experience:

working with individuals with disabilities: 2 years (required)

Language:

English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Location:

Catterick Garrison (required)

Essential requirements

Working with individuals with disabilitiesDrivingChild Support work

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