Personal Assistant for a young man with autism and moderate learning difficulties LR8662
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Petworth, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LR8662 |
Summary
Personal Assistant for a young man with autism and moderate learning difficulties
Ref: LR8662
Location: Petworth
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Employment status:
employed or self-employed
Hours per week:
Up to 14 hours a week (shift days and times by mutual agreement), likely 3 -4 shifts a week
Hourly pay rate:
£13.60 employed or if self employed apply with rates and terms
We’re looking for a friendly and confident person to support our wonderful 23-year-old son as he enjoys the things he loves most – trains, planes, music, and spending time outdoors.
This rewarding role involves accompanying him to his favourite activities – like horse riding, cycling, football, film nights, and trips to interesting places – as well as supporting him a couple of days a week at a welcoming Country Centre Day Service.
Our son thrives with people who bring kindness, patience, and a good sense of humour.
He is autistic and has learning difficulties, so a calm, confident presence helps him feel secure and supported as he navigates daily challenges.
A Motability car is available, and as we live in a beautiful rural location, being able to drive is a plus.
If you’re someone who enjoys meaningful connections and wants to make a real impact in someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you.
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Transportation
- Companionship
Candidate qualities:
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- 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
- Creative
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- Experience with autism and/or learning difficulties is desirable but not essential—training can be provided.
- A good standard of clear spoken English required due to speech and language difficulties
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
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.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
Ref: LR8662
Location: Petworth
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Employment status:
employed or self-employed
Hours per week:
Up to 14 hours a week (shift days and times by mutual agreement), likely 3 -4 shifts a week
Hourly pay rate:
£13.60 employed or if self employed apply with rates and terms
We’re looking for a friendly and confident person to support our wonderful 23-year-old son as he enjoys the things he loves most – trains, planes, music, and spending time outdoors.
This rewarding role involves accompanying him to his favourite activities – like horse riding, cycling, football, film nights, and trips to interesting places – as well as supporting him a couple of days a week at a welcoming Country Centre Day Service.
Our son thrives with people who bring kindness, patience, and a good sense of humour.
He is autistic and has learning difficulties, so a calm, confident presence helps him feel secure and supported as he navigates daily challenges.
A Motability car is available, and as we live in a beautiful rural location, being able to drive is a plus.
If you’re someone who enjoys meaningful connections and wants to make a real impact in someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you.
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Transportation
- Companionship
Candidate qualities:
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- 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
- Creative
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- Experience with autism and/or learning difficulties is desirable but not essential—training can be provided.
- A good standard of clear spoken English required due to speech and language difficulties
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
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.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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