Compassionate PA Needed to Support Friendly Young Man with Autism DP4998b
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2026 |
| Location: | Crawley, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DP4998b |
Summary
Compassionate PA Needed to Support Friendly Young Man with Autism
Ref: DP4998b
Location: Crawley
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
10 hours per week (days/times TBD)
Hourly pay rate:
£15 per hour
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We are looking for a kind, caring, and compassionate PA to support a delightful 34-year-old young man who has a warm personality and youthful outlook on life. He is autistic and experiences epileptic episodes approximately once a year. He also has a speech impairment but communicates well in his own way and enjoys spending time watching YouTube videos and engaging in activities within the community.
This rewarding role involves supporting him both at home and out in the community to help him live an enjoyable and fulfilling life. At home, you will assist with daily living tasks such as helping with feeding, dressing, washing, preparing breakfast and lunch, and administering medication. He can walk short distances and benefits from gentle encouragement and support throughout the day.
A big part of the role is helping him access and enjoy activities he loves. This includes outings such as bowling, walks, physical exercise activities, trips to the cinema, visiting gardens, and eating out. The ideal PA will be patient, positive, and enjoy building meaningful relationships while supporting independence and wellbeing.
He attended QE2 School in Horsham and Crawley College and thrives with someone who is understanding, reliable, and able to provide calm and consistent support.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference in another person’s life while supporting them to remain active, happy, and connected to their community.
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Duties include:
- Medication prompting/administering
- Personal grooming
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Housekeeping
- Cooking
-Transportation
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom assistance
- Assisting with laundry and folding
Candidate qualities:
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Hygienic, tidy and well organised
- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Honest and cheerful
- Creative
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- We are looking for a person who is both loving and caring and who can motivate him to be capable of taking care of himself.
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Ref: DP4998b
Location: Crawley
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
10 hours per week (days/times TBD)
Hourly pay rate:
£15 per hour
-
We are looking for a kind, caring, and compassionate PA to support a delightful 34-year-old young man who has a warm personality and youthful outlook on life. He is autistic and experiences epileptic episodes approximately once a year. He also has a speech impairment but communicates well in his own way and enjoys spending time watching YouTube videos and engaging in activities within the community.
This rewarding role involves supporting him both at home and out in the community to help him live an enjoyable and fulfilling life. At home, you will assist with daily living tasks such as helping with feeding, dressing, washing, preparing breakfast and lunch, and administering medication. He can walk short distances and benefits from gentle encouragement and support throughout the day.
A big part of the role is helping him access and enjoy activities he loves. This includes outings such as bowling, walks, physical exercise activities, trips to the cinema, visiting gardens, and eating out. The ideal PA will be patient, positive, and enjoy building meaningful relationships while supporting independence and wellbeing.
He attended QE2 School in Horsham and Crawley College and thrives with someone who is understanding, reliable, and able to provide calm and consistent support.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference in another person’s life while supporting them to remain active, happy, and connected to their community.
-
Duties include:
- Medication prompting/administering
- Personal grooming
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Housekeeping
- Cooking
-Transportation
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom assistance
- Assisting with laundry and folding
Candidate qualities:
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Hygienic, tidy and well organised
- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Honest and cheerful
- Creative
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- We are looking for a person who is both loving and caring and who can motivate him to be capable of taking care of himself.
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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