Personal Assistant for 4-8 hours per week supporting young man Bedford MK42 area MB001
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Sky Brokers |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MB001 |
Summary
Personal Assistant for 4-8 hours per week supporting young man Bedford MK42 area MB001
Location - Bedford, MK42
Hourly Rate £13.28 per hour
Hours per week 6-8 hours - 4 hours per week Term Time and 8 hours per week in School Holidays. Preferably at the weekend.
Someone enthusiastic to support and encourage Marcus, a 19-year-old young man, to access the community, keep active with walking and visiting local parks, looking in shops, swimming, fun fair, trampoline, bowling, or going out to eat. To get to know his way of communicating, his choices and wishes, with respect at all times.
To always be patient and engage with Marcus, who has Autism and Learning Disabilities, by letting him go at his own time and speed so he can adjust to his environment. To recognise when to step in and support him, and show him how to complete the activity in the community.
The PA needs to be someone who remains calm if there are unexpected challenges and remains quiet, confident and able to take action where necessary to resolve the situation safe
Required Training
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of vulnerable people
2. Experience of working in a caring role
3. Good verbal communication skills
4. Good understanding of epilepsy or willing to learn
5. Good personable skills
6. An understanding of Health & Safety issues
Role to Support
Adults (18+)
Advert Details
Employer Gender
Male
Hourly Rate
13.28
Hours Per Week
4 hours per week
How will the hours be used
4 hours per week Term Time and 8 hours per week in School Holidays. Preferably at the weekend.
Employer requires transport?
Yes
Location - Bedford, MK42
Hourly Rate £13.28 per hour
Hours per week 6-8 hours - 4 hours per week Term Time and 8 hours per week in School Holidays. Preferably at the weekend.
Someone enthusiastic to support and encourage Marcus, a 19-year-old young man, to access the community, keep active with walking and visiting local parks, looking in shops, swimming, fun fair, trampoline, bowling, or going out to eat. To get to know his way of communicating, his choices and wishes, with respect at all times.
To always be patient and engage with Marcus, who has Autism and Learning Disabilities, by letting him go at his own time and speed so he can adjust to his environment. To recognise when to step in and support him, and show him how to complete the activity in the community.
The PA needs to be someone who remains calm if there are unexpected challenges and remains quiet, confident and able to take action where necessary to resolve the situation safe
Required Training
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of vulnerable people
2. Experience of working in a caring role
3. Good verbal communication skills
4. Good understanding of epilepsy or willing to learn
5. Good personable skills
6. An understanding of Health & Safety issues
Role to Support
Adults (18+)
Advert Details
Employer Gender
Male
Hourly Rate
13.28
Hours Per Week
4 hours per week
How will the hours be used
4 hours per week Term Time and 8 hours per week in School Holidays. Preferably at the weekend.
Employer requires transport?
Yes