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Blue Sky Brokers; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 6,200 - 7,600; Part time

Job summary

Blue Sky Brokers is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to provide one-to-one support to Adam in Shirebrook. The role focuses on safety, independence, and wellbeing, helping Adam attend his day centre and participate in leisure activities within the community.

Two PAs are required, each working 12 hours per week. Shifts are weekdays and flexible; training including safeguarding may be provided as needed to ensure a safe, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required
• Knowledge or experience of supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is preferred
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training and moving and handling if required

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous supervision to ensure Adam’s safety at all times
• Support Adam in the community, including managing road safety
• Recognise signs of anxiety and respond with calm reassurance
• Maintain clear, consistent, and firm but supportive boundaries
• Support Adam if he becomes unsettled or wants to leave an activity, helping him remain safe
• Promote independence while prioritising safety and wellbeing
• Communicate appropriately with the family regarding relevant matters
• Maintain a calm, respectful, and professional approach at all times

Skills

Safety awareness

Empathy

Communication

Boundary setting

Job description

One‑to‑one Personal Assistant supporting safety, independence, and wellbeing.Shirebrook AB-DCC-001

The role is to provide person‑centred, one‑to‑one support to Adam, enabling him to live an active and

fulfilling life while ensuring his safety, emotional wellbeing, and independence are promoted.

The role will include:

Providing constant one‑to‑one supervision during allocated hours

Supporting Adam to attend his day centre and leisure activities

Supporting community access, including outings such as bowling

Monitoring safety at all times, particularly around roads and in public places

Supporting emotional wellbeing and providing reassurance during periods of anxiety

Encouraging positive routines and clear expectations

Working flexibly in line with agreed weekly hours.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provide continuous supervision to ensure Adam’s safety at all times

Support Adam in the community, including managing road safety

Recognise signs of anxiety and respond with calm reassurance

Maintain clear, consistent, and firm but supportive boundaries

Support Adam if he becomes unsettled or wants to leave an activity, helping him remain safe

Promote independence while prioritising safety and wellbeing

Communicate appropriately with the family regarding relevant matters

Maintain a calm, respectful, and professional approach at all times.

Required Training

No formal qualifications are required

It is preferred that the applicant has knowledge and experience of supporting individuals with Learning

Disabilities (LD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), associated challenging behaviour, and mental health

needs

Willingness to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding and moving and handling (if required)

A good understanding of risk awareness, emotional regulation, and boundary setting is desirable.

How will the hours be usedAdam is looking for two Personal Assistants, each to work 12 hours per week. The working days and times will vary during the week mon-fri, depending on my working hours, so applicants will need to be flexible. Support will typically be required on weekdays, with some variation from week to week. During your working hours you may support to attend a day centre, go bowling, and take part in other community and leisure activities that he enjoys. Exact shifts will be agreed in advance wherever possible.

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