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.
About the Role
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
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.
About You
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.
Essential Requirements
- 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.
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