Personal Assistant / Support Worker (Ref 008376)
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | Ottershaw, Chertsey |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Surrey Independent Living Charity |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 008376 |
Summary
Location: Ottershaw, Chertsey
Hourly rate: £15.00 (negotiable)
Hours: 2–3 hours after school between Monday to Thursday OR 6–8 hours on Saturdays (flexible/discussable)
About Ryan
Ryan is an 8-year-old non-verbal autistic boy who attends a full-time special school. He benefits from routine, a calm approach, and support from someone who can build trust over time.
Role Responsibilities
• Spending time with Ryan and supporting his communication needs
• Playing, engaging in activities and providing encouragement
• Preparing and feeding him available food
• Taking him out for walks, playground visits or other outdoor time
• Bathing/shower support
• Optional: Driving him to local activities (if you drive)
About You
• Patient, reliable and calm in approach
• Comfortable supporting autistic children
• Able to follow routine and build trust gradually
• Friendly, consistent and willing to learn Ryan’s ways of communicating
Requirements
• Enhanced DBS check (arranged/processed for you)
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience with children or autism preferred but not essential
Hourly rate: £15.00 (negotiable)
Hours: 2–3 hours after school between Monday to Thursday OR 6–8 hours on Saturdays (flexible/discussable)
About Ryan
Ryan is an 8-year-old non-verbal autistic boy who attends a full-time special school. He benefits from routine, a calm approach, and support from someone who can build trust over time.
Role Responsibilities
• Spending time with Ryan and supporting his communication needs
• Playing, engaging in activities and providing encouragement
• Preparing and feeding him available food
• Taking him out for walks, playground visits or other outdoor time
• Bathing/shower support
• Optional: Driving him to local activities (if you drive)
About You
• Patient, reliable and calm in approach
• Comfortable supporting autistic children
• Able to follow routine and build trust gradually
• Friendly, consistent and willing to learn Ryan’s ways of communicating
Requirements
• Enhanced DBS check (arranged/processed for you)
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience with children or autism preferred but not essential