One‑to‑one Personal Assistant supporting safety, independence, and wellbeing.Shirebrook AB-DCC-001
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | Shirebrook, Mansfield |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Sky Brokers |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AB-DCC-001 |
Summary
Job Description
The role is to provide person‑centred, one‑to‑one support to Adam, enabling him to live an active and
fulfilling life while ensuring his safety, emotional wellbeing, and independence are promoted.
The role will include:
Providing constant one‑to‑one supervision during allocated hours
Supporting Adam to attend his day centre and leisure activities
Supporting community access, including outings such as bowling
Monitoring safety at all times, particularly around roads and in public places
Supporting emotional wellbeing and providing reassurance during periods of anxiety
Encouraging positive routines and clear expectations
Working flexibly in line with agreed weekly hours.
Roles and Responsibilities
Provide continuous supervision to ensure Adam’s safety at all times
Support Adam in the community, including managing road safety
Recognise signs of anxiety and respond with calm reassurance
Maintain clear, consistent, and firm but supportive boundaries
Support Adam if he becomes unsettled or wants to leave an activity, helping him remain safe
Promote independence while prioritising safety and wellbeing
Communicate appropriately with the family regarding relevant matters
Maintain a calm, respectful, and professional approach at all times.
Required Training
No formal qualifications are required
It is preferred that the applicant has knowledge and experience of supporting individuals with Learning
Disabilities (LD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), associated challenging behaviour, and mental health
needs
Willingness to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding and moving and handling (if required)
A good understanding of risk awareness, emotional regulation, and boundary setting is desirable.
How will the hours be usedAdam is looking for two Personal Assistants, each to work 12 hours per week. The working days and times will vary during the week mon-fri, depending on my working hours, so applicants will need to be flexible. Support will typically be required on weekdays, with some variation from week to week. During your working hours you may support Adam to attend a day centre, go bowling, and take part in other community and leisure activities that he enjoys. Exact shifts will be agreed in advance wherever possible.
The role is to provide person‑centred, one‑to‑one support to Adam, enabling him to live an active and
fulfilling life while ensuring his safety, emotional wellbeing, and independence are promoted.
The role will include:
Providing constant one‑to‑one supervision during allocated hours
Supporting Adam to attend his day centre and leisure activities
Supporting community access, including outings such as bowling
Monitoring safety at all times, particularly around roads and in public places
Supporting emotional wellbeing and providing reassurance during periods of anxiety
Encouraging positive routines and clear expectations
Working flexibly in line with agreed weekly hours.
Roles and Responsibilities
Provide continuous supervision to ensure Adam’s safety at all times
Support Adam in the community, including managing road safety
Recognise signs of anxiety and respond with calm reassurance
Maintain clear, consistent, and firm but supportive boundaries
Support Adam if he becomes unsettled or wants to leave an activity, helping him remain safe
Promote independence while prioritising safety and wellbeing
Communicate appropriately with the family regarding relevant matters
Maintain a calm, respectful, and professional approach at all times.
Required Training
No formal qualifications are required
It is preferred that the applicant has knowledge and experience of supporting individuals with Learning
Disabilities (LD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), associated challenging behaviour, and mental health
needs
Willingness to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding and moving and handling (if required)
A good understanding of risk awareness, emotional regulation, and boundary setting is desirable.
How will the hours be usedAdam is looking for two Personal Assistants, each to work 12 hours per week. The working days and times will vary during the week mon-fri, depending on my working hours, so applicants will need to be flexible. Support will typically be required on weekdays, with some variation from week to week. During your working hours you may support Adam to attend a day centre, go bowling, and take part in other community and leisure activities that he enjoys. Exact shifts will be agreed in advance wherever possible.