Location: York
Hours: 2-4 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour
Personal Assistant(s) Wanted for Dylan – Fun, Active & Supportive Role
Meet Dylan
He's turning 16 this September, he's autistic, verbal, physically able, and has a brilliant sense of humour. Dylan goes to Applefields School and is looking for supportive, fun Personal Assistants to help him get out and about.
Dylan loves:
Riding his bike (he needs a safety buddy – his road sense isn't the best)
Swimming
Walks in the countryside & dog walking Indoor route climbing (not bouldering)
Tenpin bowling & trampolining
Listening to stories
Crafts (when he's in the mood)
Spending time with animals
Dylan doesn't enjoy:
Noisy, crowded, or over-stimulating places like restaurants, shops, or cinemas. Calm and fun is best
The Role
We're looking for 1 or 2 Personal Assistants to support Dylan to enjoy the activities he loves.
* Some 2:1 support needed for physical activities
* Ideally one PA who can drive
* Encouraging independence while making things safe & fun
* Offering reassurance and patience, especially when Dylan feels anxious
Who would be great for this role?
* Energetic, kind, and fun-loving
* Enjoys being outdoors and active
* Happy to get stuck into adventures (and sometimes crafts)
* Patient, understanding, and able to give gentle encouragement
* Experience with autism is great, but willingness to learn is just as good
For more details, please see the Job Description
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 2 – 4 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person