OS-DCC-001 Female, Driving PA required for 6 hours per week, 3 weeks in a 4 week period - Derbyshire
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | DE24 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Sky Brokers |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OS-DCC-001 |
Summary
We are seeking a caring, patient and proactive Personal Assistant to support a 13-year-old girl with a diagnosis of autism (with PDA profile), ADHD, moderate learning difficulties, a genetic chromosomal disorder, sensory processing differences and generalised anxiety. The PA will play a key role in supporting her to safely access the community and take part in activities she enjoys, while also encouraging positive socialisation opportunities and providing the family with much-needed respite. She can become highly anxious and dysregulated, particularly in loud or busy environments, and may wear ear defenders for sensory regulation. She may present with challenging behaviours when overwhelmed and has a history of running off or absconding, therefore close supervision and strong awareness of safety in the community are essential. She can be selectively mute at times and may choose to communicate through her teddy bears. She is independent with toileting but may require gentle encouragement and prompts around nutrition. The ideal PA will be calm, empathetic, flexible and able to build a trusting relationship, responding sensitively to her emotional and sensory needs while promoting independence, confidence and wellbeing.
Hourly rate £13.00
6 Hours per week, 3 weekends a month.
Saturday/Sunday from 10-4 or 11-5
Hours to be flexible in school holidays.
Driver required
Female only
Provide one-to-one support to a 13-year-old girl with autism (PDA profile), ADHD, moderate learning difficulties, sensory processing differences, a genetic chromosomal disorder and generalised anxiety
Support her to safely access the community and participate in activities she enjoys, promoting confidence, independence and wellbeing
Maintain close supervision at all times when in the community to ensure her safety, particularly due to a risk of running off or absconding
Support emotional regulation using calm, consistent and trauma-informed approaches, responding sensitively to anxiety and distress
Manage and reduce potential risks in public settings, including busy or noisy environments, and support the use of ear defenders as needed
Encourage positive social interaction and communication in ways that feel safe and meaningful for her, including accepting non-verbal communication and communication through toys (e.g. teddy bears)
Recognise signs of sensory overload and anxiety and adapt activities or environments accordingly
Support with daily routines as required, including gentle prompts and encouragement around nutrition
Respect and promote her independence, including her independence with toileting
Use clear, patient and flexible communication strategies in line with her needs and preferences
Follow agreed behaviour support strategies during periods of dysregulation, including managing challenging behaviours safely and appropriately
Build a trusting, consistent and positive relationship with the child and her family
Provide the family with planned respite by offering reliable, compassionate care
Maintain confidentiality and work in line with safeguarding policies and procedures
Communicate effectively with parents/carers, providing updates as appropriate
Hourly rate £13.00
6 Hours per week, 3 weekends a month.
Saturday/Sunday from 10-4 or 11-5
Hours to be flexible in school holidays.
Driver required
Female only
Provide one-to-one support to a 13-year-old girl with autism (PDA profile), ADHD, moderate learning difficulties, sensory processing differences, a genetic chromosomal disorder and generalised anxiety
Support her to safely access the community and participate in activities she enjoys, promoting confidence, independence and wellbeing
Maintain close supervision at all times when in the community to ensure her safety, particularly due to a risk of running off or absconding
Support emotional regulation using calm, consistent and trauma-informed approaches, responding sensitively to anxiety and distress
Manage and reduce potential risks in public settings, including busy or noisy environments, and support the use of ear defenders as needed
Encourage positive social interaction and communication in ways that feel safe and meaningful for her, including accepting non-verbal communication and communication through toys (e.g. teddy bears)
Recognise signs of sensory overload and anxiety and adapt activities or environments accordingly
Support with daily routines as required, including gentle prompts and encouragement around nutrition
Respect and promote her independence, including her independence with toileting
Use clear, patient and flexible communication strategies in line with her needs and preferences
Follow agreed behaviour support strategies during periods of dysregulation, including managing challenging behaviours safely and appropriately
Build a trusting, consistent and positive relationship with the child and her family
Provide the family with planned respite by offering reliable, compassionate care
Maintain confidentiality and work in line with safeguarding policies and procedures
Communicate effectively with parents/carers, providing updates as appropriate