Area: York

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.

Location: York

Hours:

312 hours a year (156 hours per PA)

Roughly 3 hours per week (daytimes, afternoons, evenings – flexible!)

Support needed at weekends during term time, and anytime during school holidays

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Paid role under Direct Payments (York City Council)

 

Join Team Leo!
Be part of the adventure — support a super fun 7-year-old!

Are you ready for a job full of laughter, climbing, bouncing, mess, and mischief? Meet Leo — he’s 7, autistic, full of energy, and always on the move!

Leo is happiest when he’s:

Bouncing on the trampoline
Climbing at soft play
Zooming around the park
Getting messy with slime, mud, water and… well, anything squishy!

Leo’s family is looking for two fun-loving, hands-on Personal Assistants to support him with 2:1 care, mainly to help him get out into the community, explore the world and have lots of fun. You’ll need to keep up with him – he’s fast, cheeky, and always curious!

About Leo:

• Non-verbal but very interactive – he’ll lead you to what he wants (usually snacks!)
• Cheeky, adventurous, playful
• Loves toys (sometimes he throws them – just for fun!)
• Sensory seeker – enjoys bouncing, smearing, splashing, and even making a bit of mess
• Needs support with toileting, hygiene and being safe when out and about

Ideally, one of you will drive (Leo has a Blue Badge and a buggy) – it opens up more fun places to go, and helps manage his love for unexpected getaways (aka eloping!).

We’re looking for people who are:

• Energetic, playful and up for an adventure
• Calm, patient, and understanding of autism and sensory needs
• Reliable, responsible, and can help with personal care
• Willing to get messy (and laugh about it!)

This is a unique chance to make a difference in a little boy’s life while having a genuinely fun and rewarding role. Training and support will be provided – what matters most is the right attitude and energy!

Sound like your kind of job?
Get in touch and come meet Leo – your new favourite trampoline buddy.

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.

 

Personal Assistant / Support Worker – Overnight Shifts 

Location: York

Hours: 12 hour overnight shift, every two weeks / twice a month

Pay:  £12.21 per hour

 

We are looking for a kind, reliable and flexible Personal Assistant / Support Worker to provide overnight support for a 7-year-old boy at our home in York. 

If you are caring, enthusiastic and have the right skills to support a child with additional needs, we would love to hear from you. 

 

About the Role 

The role involves supporting with: 

• Preparing snacks and drinks between tea time and bedtime 

• Personal care, including helping with toileting, dressing for bed, and bath time 

• Supporting the bedtime routine and helping him to settle to sleep 

• Staying awake overnight to provide reassurance and care if he wakes (he may sometimes stay awake for long periods) 

Essential Skills & Qualities 

• Patience and a fun, engaging approach 

• Willingness to ask for help when needed 

• Understanding of autism and pica 

• Flexibility in approach 

Desirable Skills 

• Makaton Level 2–4 

• Experience working with disabled children 

• Experience working with non-speaking children, especially using a total communication approach 

 

Requirements 

• Basic DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) 

• Two references 

 

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.