DPPA​/CS​/Personal Assistant

We are looking for a kind, reliable, and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a friendly and easy‑going 32‑year‑old man with learning disabilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in his life, supporting him to build confidence, develop independence, and enjoy the activities he loves.

He enjoys football, theatre, cinema, gaming, and walks (especially if there's a pub stop along the way!). He is keen to try new experiences and would love someone who can encourage and share in these moments.

• Provide supportive companionship and encouragement
• Help build confidence and independence in daily life
• Support access to social and leisure activities
• Assist with developing practical life skills such as using public transport and accessing services
• Encourage participation in hobbies and new interests
• Prompt with meals and hydration when needed
• Support with ordering food and drinks when out
• Communicate effectively with family and care team to ensure consistent support
• Keep family/support team informed of activities and any concerns
• Always ensure safety and wellbeing
• Work on weekends, including football activities

• Friendly, physically fit and active, with a good sense of humour
• Willing to join in when necessary
• Caring, patient, respectful
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing needs
• Use initiative and work independently
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Build a supportive relationship without being overbearing
• Committed to privacy and confidentiality
• Full, clean driving licence
• Access to own vehicle with business insurance
• Two satisfactory references upon employer request
• Passes enhanced DBS check

The appointment is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months. Wages will be paid in arrears on a 4‑weekly basis once a valid National Insurance number has been provided. Eligible for statutory annual leave and other statutory entitlements as set out in the contract. A Personal Assistants Handbook will be issued upon commencement.

Mandatory training relevant to the post will be required; the cost of training will be covered by direct payment.