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Independent Lives; Ludgershall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Ludgershall is seeking a patient Personal Assistant to support a young man with autism. This part-time, on-site role (15 hours per week) requires a UK right to work and a DBS check if required; location is Ludgershall with days/times to be confirmed.

You will help build confidence and independence through daily activities, including cooking, shopping, gym visits, and social engagement, while promoting safety and self-reliance.

Responsibilities

• Prompting and encouraging him with day-to-day activities
• Supporting him with trips and activities outside the home
• Accompanying and encouraging him to attend the gym
• Supporting him with shopping and learning to shop independently
• Helping him develop cooking and meal-preparation skills
• Encouraging communication, confidence and social independence
• Providing reassurance and gentle prompting when needed
• Supporting him to make choices and take more responsibility for his own routines

Job description

Personal Assistant required WC1878

Company: Independent Lives

Salary: To be discussed

Hours: Part-time

Location: Ludgershall

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 13 Oct 2026

Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

Summary

Personal Assistant required

Ref: WC1878

Location: Andover

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Hours per week:

15 hours per week (days/times TBD)

Hourly pay rate:

To be discussed

We are looking for a kind, patient and reliable Personal Assistant to support a young man with autism to build his confidence, independence and life skills.

The role will involve providing friendly, practical support and encouragement with everyday activities, while helping him develop the skills and confidence to do things more independently.

The role will include:

• Prompting and encouraging him with day-to-day activities
• Supporting him with trips and activities outside the home
• Accompanying and encouraging him to attend the gym
• Supporting him with shopping and learning to shop independently
• Helping him develop cooking and meal-preparation skills
• Encouraging communication, confidence and social independence
• Providing reassurance and gentle prompting when needed
• Supporting him to make choices and take more responsibility for his own routines

The ideal person will be patient, understanding, encouraging and approachable, with a genuine interest in helping someone develop their confidence and independence.

Previous experience working with autistic adults or young people would be an advantage, but the right attitude, patience and personality are just as important.

This would suit someone who enjoys helping others, is dependable and can provide positive encouragement without taking over.

Candidate qualities:

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

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