Personal Assistant / Support Worker - Bristol - BS3
Job Reference (1ede15b1)
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.
If you are compassionate, dependable, and enjoy supporting people to achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.
Services
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Understanding challenging behaviour
Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep