Youth Personal Assistant: Enable Independence & Activities

Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Limited is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide safe, person-centred support to a young person in the community, helping participation in activities, develop independence, and maintain routines. You will accompany them to activities, promote wellbeing, and ensure safety during outings and in daily life.

The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and a good communicator with a commitment to confidentiality and personal dignity.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and understanding nature.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Good communication skills and clear explanations.
• Ability to support independence and personal development.
• Awareness of health, safety and risk management in the community.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Commitment to confidentiality, dignity and respect.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training for the role.
• Understanding of person-centred support principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to enable access to community, leisure and activities.
• Accompany the individual to activities, appointments and outings.
• Encourage independence, confidence and life skills development.
• Assist with planning meaningful activities reflecting interests and preferences.
• Follow established routines and maintain consistency in daily activities.
• Promote safety and wellbeing when accessing the community and activities.
• Provide clear communication and reassurance; adapt methods to support understanding.
• Support informed choices and decisions where appropriate.
• Follow agreed support plans, risk assessments and employer guidance.
• Monitor wellbeing during sessions and maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Independence support

Health & safety awareness

Initiative

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Training willingness

Person-centred support

Job description

Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions Limited is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide safe, person-centred support to a young person in the community, helping participation in activities, develop independence, and maintain routines. You will accompany them to activities, promote wellbeing, and ensure safety during outings and in daily life.

The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and a good communicator with a commitment to confidentiality and personal dignity.