Area: York

Reporting to: Direct Payment Employer

Location: Heworth, York

Hours of work: 2.5 hours per week but can be a fortnightly 5-hour shift.

Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour

 

Job purpose:

To support with a variety of practical tasks, provide reassurance and help build confidence. Support to attend activities and leisure interests.

 

About the employer:

I am a lady in my early 50’s but young at heart. I have an interest in health and fitness. Particularly walking, gym, swimming, and cycling. I enjoy cooking and like to prepare fresh and healthy food. I enjoy a variety of activities that include visiting Historical places and nature reserves, under the National Trust and engage in Mindfulness activities and courses regularly.

I enjoy visiting places such as the clothes exchange in Leeds.

 

About the role:

It is important to me that the role is approached from an adaptable and flexible viewpoint. Some days I may require more support than others.

The role is very much about doing things together. I do not require a carer or someone to do things for me.

 

About You

You will be calm and encouraging with the ability to read situations where I may be feeling overwhelmed.

You will be able to break down tasks into small simple instructions.

You will have an understanding on how autism affects girls/women or a willingness to learn.

You will have good communication skills.

Ideally you will be someone with an interest in health and fitness, possibly enjoy cycling, horse riding and other outdoor activities.

 

Please read my Job Description  before applying.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

 

 

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.

 

Area: York

Rate: £13.00-£16.00 per hour

Hours: Split shifts term time. Flexible school holidays.

 

Kind and Caring Personal Assistant Needed for 15-Year-Old Boy 

Location: York 

Hours: 2 hours per week. 

Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour. 

 

We are looking for a kind, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to support our 15-year-old son, David, who is energetic, enthusiastic, and full of curiosity about the world around him. 

David loves football, going to the library, exploring museums, reading comics, and chatting about all things geography. He enjoys staying active and likes completing activities with a sense of purpose. Spending time with someone who shares or encourages his interests makes a real difference. 

This role is about supporting David to access activities outside the family home – from football sessions and museum visits to library trips and other community-based outings. 

 

Key qualities we’re looking for: 

• Kindness, patience, and a calm nature 

• Genuine interest in building a connection with David 

• Awareness or experience of autism 

• A good communicator who takes the time to understand individual needs 

• Reliability and a flexible attitude 

• Autism awareness or experience 

• Willingness to get to know David’s unique communication style 

• Ability to support outdoor and community activities 

Duties include: 

• Supporting David to attend activities he enjoys 

• Encouraging social interaction and independence 

• Providing emotional support when needed 

• Ensuring outings are safe, enjoyable, and suited to David’s interests 

This is a rewarding role where you’ll be making a meaningful difference in a young person’s life by helping him access the wider world in a way that works for him. 

If you are someone with a kind heart, a love of football or museums, and an interest in helping young people thrive – we’d love to hear from you. 

 

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 Position for Personal Assistants/Carers in Haxby (York)

There are 2 vacancies available:

Full Time: Contracted 30+ hours

Part Time: Up to 20 hours

Rate of pay: £12.21- £13.00 per hour with 5.6 weeks annual holiday pro-rata.

 

Job Description: You will work with a team of carers to look after a friendly 30-year-old physically disabled man with a spinal injury, in his family home (fully adapted). Helping him with day-to-day activities such as personal care, preparing food/drinks, going out on social activities, light domestic duties and attending medical appointments.

Hours: Hours are organised on a rota basis to cover mornings and some evenings with others available between. The hours are flexible but help will be required during certain mornings and evenings which can be worked out by mutual agreement.

Applicant specification:

• Experience of working in health and social care would be ideal but not essential
• Be flexible, reliable and punctual
• Respectful of confidentiality when it comes to the individuals private care needs and circumstances
• Be able to work on their own initiative
• Full-time post preferably requires a full UK driving licence.

An enhanced DBS will be required, to be paid for by the employer.

 

Closing Date: 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.