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Personal Assistants - DYHYOR

Job details
Posting date: 03 September 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 03 October 2025
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Disability North
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Location: York

Hours: 2-4 hours per week

Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour



Personal Assistant(s) Wanted for Dylan – Fun, Active & Supportive Role!

Meet Dylan!
He’s turning 16 this September, he’s autistic, verbal, physically able, and has a brilliant sense of humour. Dylan goes to Applefields School and is looking for supportive, fun Personal Assistants to help him get out and about.




Dylan loves:

Riding his bike (he needs a safety buddy – his road sense isn’t the best!)

Swimming

Walks in the countryside & dog walking Indoor route climbing (not bouldering)

Tenpin bowling & trampolining

Listening to stories

Crafts (when he’s in the mood!)

Spending time with animals

Dylan doesn’t enjoy:

Noisy, crowded, or over-stimulating places like restaurants, shops, or cinemas. Calm and fun is best!



The Role

We’re looking for 1 or 2 Personal Assistants to support Dylan to enjoy the activities he loves.

Some 2:1 support needed for physical activities
Ideally one PA who can drive
Encouraging independence while making things safe & fun
Offering reassurance and patience, especially when Dylan feels anxious



Who would be great for this role?

Energetic, kind, and fun-loving
Enjoys being outdoors and active
Happy to get stuck into adventures (and sometimes crafts!)
Patient, understanding, and able to give gentle encouragement
Experience with autism is great, but willingness to learn is just as good




For more details, please see the Job Description




This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.




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