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Ideal for All; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal for All in Sutton Coldfield is hiring two Personal Assistants (PA) to support a thoughtful 25-year-old man with autism, anxiety, and sensory processing needs. This on-site role is 38 hours per week, paid at £13 per hour, with two positions (1:1 indoors and 2:1 outdoors).

You will help with daily routines, communication via AAC, and community activities such as walks and cafes, while promoting independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic people with complex needs.
• AAC experience preferred.
• Higher education experience desirable.
• CPI training desirable.
• Patient, calm, emotionally intelligent, and compassionate.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a thoughtful, intelligent 25-year-old man with autism, anxiety, and sensory processing needs to live an independent and fulfilling life.
• Assist with communication using his AAC device.
• Encourage self-expression, choice, and meaningful interaction.
• Engage him in his interests (history, culture, and film).
• Provide 2:1 support in the community.
• Assist with walks, café visits, and other activities.
• Support daily routines, independence, personal care, and emotional wellbeing.
• Recognise and respond to anxiety, sensory overload, and behaviours of concern using a calm, person-centred approach.

Skills

AAC experience

Autistic support experience

Teamwork and communication

Patient and empathetic

Emotional intelligence

Education

Higher education experience desirable

CPI training desirable

Tools

AAC device

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA) – 38 hours Full Time - HBC/YA/06/26

Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA) – 38 hours Full Time - HBC/YA/06/26

Job Ref: HBC/YA/06/26

Reporting to: Employer

Location: Sutton Coldfield B75

Rate of Pay: £13 Per Hour

Company: Ideal for All Salary: from £13 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Sutton Coldfield, B75 7QS

Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 18 Sept 2026 Closing date: 18 Oct 2026

Hours of work: 38 hours per week

Nature of the job role: Personal Assistants (2 positions - 1:1 indoors and 2:1 outdoors) – Stimulate an Amazing Mind & Make a Real Difference

Main Duties:

• Support a thoughtful, intelligent 25-year-old man with autism, anxiety, and sensory processing needs to live an independent and fulfilling life.

Key Responsibilities

• Support communication using his AAC device.
• Encourage self-expression, choice, and meaningful interaction.
• Engage him in his interests (history, culture, and film).
• Provide 2:1 support in the community.
• Assist with walks, café visits, and other activities.
• Support daily routines, independence, personal care, and emotional wellbeing.
• Recognise and respond to anxiety, sensory overload, and behaviours of concern using a calm, person-centred approach.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting autistic people with complex needs.
• AAC experience preferred.
• Higher education experience desirable.
• CPI training desirable.
• Patient, calm, emotionally intelligent, and compassionate.
• Enjoys learning, conversation, and building meaningful relationships.
• Physically able to support community outings.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Why Apply?

A rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with a remarkable young man, use creativity and communication skills, and make a genuine positive impact on his daily life. Hours include daytime, evenings, and weekends.

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