Personal Assistant​/Support Worker

Personal Assistant / Support Worker (Autism & Learning Difficulties)

Location: South Bristol

Hours:

• Term Time: 6 hours per fortnight (Saturday or Sunday)
• School/College Holidays: 12 hours per week (flexible, usually over two days)
• Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour.

We are looking for a caring, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support an engaging and friendly 18-year-old young man who is autistic and has learning difficulties.

This role is all about helping him enjoy life, develop his independence, and safely access his local community while building a trusting, long-term relationship. He enjoys routine and consistency, so we are looking for someone who understands that meaningful relationships take time to develop and is committed to a gradual introduction process. If you are calm, positive, and enjoy supporting people to achieve their goals, this could be a very rewarding opportunity.

Your role will include supporting him to:

• Access the local community safely and confidently.
• Travel on buses and develop confidence using public transport.
• Build money management skills, including paying for items while shopping.
• Attend activities that he enjoys, including:
  • Bowling
  • Swimming
  • Cinema trips
  • Mini golf
  • Exploring other community activities
• Encourage independence by supporting him to do as much as possible for himself at a pace that suits him.
• Maintain a safe environment and recognise situations that may become overwhelming.
• Understand his individual communication style, routines, and personal triggers, using calm, proactive strategies to help him remain emotionally regulated.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in supporting autistic people and individuals with learning difficulties.
• Patient, calm, kind, and nurturing.
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to providing consistent support.
• Able to build trust gradually and understands that change can be challenging.
• A confident communicator who can encourage independence while providing reassurance when needed.

It would be a real bonus if you have an interest in:

• Geography and learning about different countries.
• Playmobil.

These shared interests can help build a positive and meaningful relationship.

• Experience supporting autistic individuals and/or people with learning difficulties.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Ability to work the required weekend hours during term time and increased hours during school and college holidays.
• Commitment to providing consistent, person-centered support and building a trusting relationship over time.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young man's life by helping him develop confidence, independence, and enjoy the activities that matter to him.