Personal Assistant / Support Companion
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Employed position with paid holiday entitlement, though we’re open to hearing from self-employed applicants. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Hither Green, South East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lewisham Family |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for a friendly, reliable Personal Assistant to support Fin, a 24-year-old young man living at home with his family in Lewisham.
About Fin
Fin is autistic with a mild learning disability and also has cerebral palsy, which can limit his walking distances. He manages well at home, but for longer trips he sometimes uses an electric wheelchair.
Fin loves VR gaming and technology, Manchester United, horror films and Comic-Con. If any of that sounds like you, great. If you know who Angry Ginge is, even better! He also shares the house with his two cats Barry and Paul, named after the Chuckle Brothers.
Fin hasn't been very connected with the community for a while, so the role is about helping him rebuild confidence and independence in everyday life. This might mean getting out to activities or events, trying new things together and gradually expanding what feels comfortable. It can also include prompting self-care, encouraging routines and supporting everyday things like simple meals, keeping his room tidy or changing bedding where needed.
This isn’t a traditional care role. It’s a companionship and independence-building role with no personal or intimate care involved. The hours are flexible and can be arranged around the right person’s existing commitments, such as studies or another part-time role. While the aim is to reach the full 15 hours within the first few weeks, the pace can build naturally as you and Fin get to know each other.
About you
You should be:
• Calm, patient and good-humoured
• Reliable and consistent – this matters a lot
• Someone who builds rapport naturally and doesn’t rush things
• Comfortable taking the lead on suggesting activities while following Fin’s cues
Experience supporting autistic people is welcome but not essential. We’re looking for the right person above all else - someone with warmth, patience and ideally some shared interests. This might be someone already working in support, a student in a related field, or simply someone who feels this role would suit them.
Important: Fin is keen to be involved in meeting potential applicants and deciding who he feels comfortable working with.
DBS check and right to work in the UK required.
To apply, please send a short message telling us a bit about yourself, why you're interested, and any relevant experience. If you're happy to include a short video message introducing yourself for Fin to watch, even better.
We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and inviting people to meet informally on a rolling basis, so early applications are welcome.
About Fin
Fin is autistic with a mild learning disability and also has cerebral palsy, which can limit his walking distances. He manages well at home, but for longer trips he sometimes uses an electric wheelchair.
Fin loves VR gaming and technology, Manchester United, horror films and Comic-Con. If any of that sounds like you, great. If you know who Angry Ginge is, even better! He also shares the house with his two cats Barry and Paul, named after the Chuckle Brothers.
Fin hasn't been very connected with the community for a while, so the role is about helping him rebuild confidence and independence in everyday life. This might mean getting out to activities or events, trying new things together and gradually expanding what feels comfortable. It can also include prompting self-care, encouraging routines and supporting everyday things like simple meals, keeping his room tidy or changing bedding where needed.
This isn’t a traditional care role. It’s a companionship and independence-building role with no personal or intimate care involved. The hours are flexible and can be arranged around the right person’s existing commitments, such as studies or another part-time role. While the aim is to reach the full 15 hours within the first few weeks, the pace can build naturally as you and Fin get to know each other.
About you
You should be:
• Calm, patient and good-humoured
• Reliable and consistent – this matters a lot
• Someone who builds rapport naturally and doesn’t rush things
• Comfortable taking the lead on suggesting activities while following Fin’s cues
Experience supporting autistic people is welcome but not essential. We’re looking for the right person above all else - someone with warmth, patience and ideally some shared interests. This might be someone already working in support, a student in a related field, or simply someone who feels this role would suit them.
Important: Fin is keen to be involved in meeting potential applicants and deciding who he feels comfortable working with.
DBS check and right to work in the UK required.
To apply, please send a short message telling us a bit about yourself, why you're interested, and any relevant experience. If you're happy to include a short video message introducing yourself for Fin to watch, even better.
We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and inviting people to meet informally on a rolling basis, so early applications are welcome.