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.
1. Some 2:1 support needed for physical activities
2. Ideally one PA who can drive
3. Encouraging independence while making things safe & fun
4. Offering reassurance and patience, especially when Dylan feels anxious
Who would be great for this role?
5. Energetic, kind, and fun-loving
6. Enjoys being outdoors and active
7. Happy to get stuck into adventures (and sometimes crafts!)
8. Patient, understanding, and able to give gentle encouragement
9. Experience with autism is great, but willingness to learn is just as good
For more details, please see the
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.