Personal Assistant (PA) to Young Female Adult EH-DCC-001
| Posting date: | 03 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13 per week |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Glossop, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Sky Brokers |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EH-DCC-001 |
Summary
Hours per Week: 4 (with potential increase to 10 hours, or hours split between two applicants as the role grows)
Hourly Rate: £13 per hour
Working Days/Times: To be agreed — initially 2 days per week, 3–5pm
About EH
EH is a bright, creative young adult who is high-functioning autistic, living with anorexia and anxiety. She enjoys all things crafty (crochet, knitting, jigsaws, Bananagrams), literature, plushies, supported shopping trips, academic learning, and great conversations. Once comfortable, EH has a fantastic sense of humour and enjoys friendly banter.
Job Description
As EH’s Personal Assistant, you will support her in accessing the community, engaging in activities she loves, and developing her independence. This is a person-centred role focused on helping EH grow in confidence within a supportive, structured, safe environment.
Initially, due to her current health needs, the role will primarily be home-based—providing companionship, engaging in creative activities, chatting, reading, and helping her enjoy her interests.
As EH’s health improves, the role will gradually include supported outings such as shopping trips (clothing, hobby and book stores), hobby workshops, clubs, and other activities she may wish to explore.
Roles and Responsibilities
We are looking for someone who can:
Provide warm, calm and nurturing support
Communicate clearly, patiently and respectfully
Be mindful of EH’s autistic traits, anxiety, and time-awareness needs
Encourage and support EH to explore new activities at her pace
Create a safe, enjoyable, and confidence-building environment
Support EH with at-home hobbies such as crafts, puzzles, literature and conversation
Accompany her on future community outings as her health improves
Promote independence, self-esteem and positive experiences
Person Specification
We are seeking someone who:
Is caring, reliable and genuinely enjoys helping others thrive
Is looking for a long-term, meaningful role with a “friend-like” approach
Enjoys humour, conversation, crafts and creative activities
Has experience supporting young adults with autism and/or anorexia (beneficial but not essential)
Is patient, supportive and sensitive to EH’s individual needs
Does not smoke around the young person
Holds a full driving licence (beneficial but not essential)
Qualifications / Skills / Training
Experience working with autistic young adults or individuals with anorexia is helpful but not essential
Compassion, reliability and a willingness to learn are key
Driver Required?
Not required, but would be beneficial.
Hourly Rate: £13 per hour
Working Days/Times: To be agreed — initially 2 days per week, 3–5pm
About EH
EH is a bright, creative young adult who is high-functioning autistic, living with anorexia and anxiety. She enjoys all things crafty (crochet, knitting, jigsaws, Bananagrams), literature, plushies, supported shopping trips, academic learning, and great conversations. Once comfortable, EH has a fantastic sense of humour and enjoys friendly banter.
Job Description
As EH’s Personal Assistant, you will support her in accessing the community, engaging in activities she loves, and developing her independence. This is a person-centred role focused on helping EH grow in confidence within a supportive, structured, safe environment.
Initially, due to her current health needs, the role will primarily be home-based—providing companionship, engaging in creative activities, chatting, reading, and helping her enjoy her interests.
As EH’s health improves, the role will gradually include supported outings such as shopping trips (clothing, hobby and book stores), hobby workshops, clubs, and other activities she may wish to explore.
Roles and Responsibilities
We are looking for someone who can:
Provide warm, calm and nurturing support
Communicate clearly, patiently and respectfully
Be mindful of EH’s autistic traits, anxiety, and time-awareness needs
Encourage and support EH to explore new activities at her pace
Create a safe, enjoyable, and confidence-building environment
Support EH with at-home hobbies such as crafts, puzzles, literature and conversation
Accompany her on future community outings as her health improves
Promote independence, self-esteem and positive experiences
Person Specification
We are seeking someone who:
Is caring, reliable and genuinely enjoys helping others thrive
Is looking for a long-term, meaningful role with a “friend-like” approach
Enjoys humour, conversation, crafts and creative activities
Has experience supporting young adults with autism and/or anorexia (beneficial but not essential)
Is patient, supportive and sensitive to EH’s individual needs
Does not smoke around the young person
Holds a full driving licence (beneficial but not essential)
Qualifications / Skills / Training
Experience working with autistic young adults or individuals with anorexia is helpful but not essential
Compassion, reliability and a willingness to learn are key
Driver Required?
Not required, but would be beneficial.