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Kind PA (carer) required for teenager with Autism in Bedford ref AB-BB-001

Job details
Posting date: 06 January 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 05 February 2026
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Blue Sky Brokers
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: AB-BB-001

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Summary

Job Role
Kind PA (carer) required for teenager with Autism in Bedford ref AB-BB-001

Job Description
We are looking for a caring, reliable, and attentive Personal Assistant (PA) to support a 16-year-old young person with autism. This role requires constant supervision and a calm, positive approach at all times.

Contract Type
Part Time
Permanent
Roles and Responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities

Provide constant supervision to ensure safety at all times

Support with daily activities and routines

Take him out to activities and help him enjoy his interests

Encourage happiness, confidence, and engagement

Supervise personal care tasks including:

Toileting

Eating

Washing hands

Monitor behaviour and wellbeing throughout the day

Managing Meltdowns

Remain calm and use positive language

Ensure he is kept safe

Do not say anything that may escalate the situation

Allow time for him to settle in a safe, quiet area

Gently divert attention when appropriate

Be aware of triggers and avoid them where possible

Specific Requirements
Qualifications & Training

Enhanced DBS check (required)

First Aid training (required)

Required Training
Skills, Qualities & Experience Required

Hardworking, patient, and always alert

Kind, understanding, and calm under pressure

Experience working with children or young people with autism (essential)

Autism training (preferred)

Able to use positive behaviour support strategies

About Me
16-year-old teenager with autism

Speech delay

Has no sense of danger and requires supervision at all times

Enjoys Disney Cars, swimming, cinema trips, parks, walks, trampolining, and horses

Can experience meltdowns (currently on new medication)

Other Relevant Information
This Role Would Suit Someone Who Is:

Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs

Reliable and trustworthy

Comfortable providing 1:1 support and supervision at all times

Advert Details
Employer Gender: Male
Hourly Rate: £13.26
Hours Per Week: 4 hours term time and 6 hours during holidays
How will the hours be used: Flexible, mostly weekends.
Employer requires transport? Yes

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