Location: South West York
Hours: To be agreed with the family (initially 1-2 hours per week, with potential to adjust over time)
Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour
We are looking for a kind, patient and understanding Personal Assistant to support Arthur, a 14-year-old based in South-West York.
Arthur is Autistic with PDA characteristics and has ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), which means his diet is very limited. He finds walking difficult over longer distances, so uses a wheelchair when going out. Arthur currently receives education from a combination of remote sessions with a specialist provider, and one session a week at school.
About the Role
At first, the role will mainly involve spending time with Arthur at home, building a trusting relationship, and engaging with his interests. These include:
* Gaming (mostly on Nintendo Switch, but also PC and Xbox)
* Dungeons & Dragons and other Table Top Role-Playing Games (TT RPG)
* Yu-Gi-Oh cards
* Drawing and creating characters for games
As Arthur becomes comfortable, the PA may also support him to go out, for example:
* Short walks or visits to local cafés
* Attending his weekly RPG sessions
* Other outings he feels ready to try
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Patient, friendly, and reliable
* Calm, adaptable, and able to respect Arthur's need to be treated like an adult, and given autonomy over decisions
* Interested in (or open to learning about) gaming, D&D, and other RPGs
* Comfortable supporting a young person with neurodivergent needs
Experience of working with Autistic children/young people, PDA profiles, or ARFID would be beneficial but is not essential — the right personality and approach are most important.
For more information, 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
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person