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UKCIL; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide practical support to an autistic adult, with 3 hours per week at £14.67 per hour. This non-care role focuses on organising routines, meal preparation, and household tasks to reduce overwhelm and promote independence.

The position offers flexible evenings and weekends, no personal care required, and a supportive environment. A driving license is preferred but not essential, with public transport available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic people or knowledge of neurodiversity is advantageous.
• Patient, reliable and non-judgemental.
• Able to create practical routines and organise weeks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise the week ahead.
• Create and maintain routines.
• Meal preparation and healthy eating encouragement.
• Household administration and organisation.
• Laundry and domestic chores as needed.
• Prevent burnout through structured support and planning.

Skills

Reliable

Organised

Patience

Autism awareness

Calm communication

Non-judgemental

Education

Driving license

Car ownership

Tools

Driving license

Own car

Job description

Help Create Calm, Routine and Confidence – Personal Assistant - 3 HRS P/W £14.67 PER/H

£14.67 per hour | 3 hours per week | Flexible evenings and weekends

Are you patient, understanding and someone who enjoys helping others thrive in their everyday life? An autistic adult is looking for a supportive and reliable Personal Assistant to provide a few hours of practical support each week. This is not a hands‑on care role, it's about helping someone stay organised, reduce overwhelm and build sustainable routines that support independence and wellbeing.

• Planning and organising the week ahead
• Creating and maintaining routines
• Batch cooking and meal preparation
• Encouraging regular meals and healthy habits
• Household administration and organisation
• Keeping on top of washing and laundry
• Preventing burnout through structured support and planning

About the Role

The successful PA will provide gentle encouragement and practical support with tasks such as:

• Planning and organising the week ahead
• Creating and maintaining routines
• Batch cooking and meal preparation
• Encouraging regular meals and healthy habits
• Household administration and organisation
• Keeping on top of washing and laundry
• Preventing burnout through structured support and planning

The role is flexible and can be worked during evenings and/or weekends to suit both parties.

Who We're Looking For

You will be:

• Reliable, patient and non-judgemental
• Organised and able to help create practical routines
• Understanding of the challenges that can come with autism and executive functioning difficulties
• A good listener with a calm and encouraging approach
• Comfortable around dogs (there are two friendly dogs in the home)

Experience supporting autistic people or having knowledge of neurodiversity would be highly advantageous, although the right attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.

Additional Information

• Hours: 3 hours per week
• Rate of Pay: £14.67 per hour
• Driver with own vehicle preferred, but not essential as public transport can be used
• Evening and weekend availability preferred
• No personal care required

This Could Be the Perfect Role If...

You enjoy helping people turn overwhelming tasks into manageable steps, understand the importance of routine and structure, and would like to make a genuine difference to someone's quality of life in just a few hours each week.

If you're kind, proactive and passionate about supporting independence, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car