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Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks pro rata We are looking for a Personal Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a young adult who is looking to build confidence, enjoy meaningful activities, and live a healthy, independent lifestyle. Advertised on behalf of a customer: Are you a calm, positive and understanding individual with a genuine desire to make a difference? We are looking for a Personal Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a young man who is looking to build confidence, enjoy meaningful activities, and live a healthy, independent lifestyle. This role is centred around encouragement, companionship, and practical support — with the ultimate aim of helping the individual achieve their personal goals. About the Role This is a rewarding and varied role that involves supporting someone with autism in their day-to-day life, particularly by helping them engage in activities they enjoy, such as going to the gym and socialising outdoors. Your role is to be a consistent and reassuring presence, offering emotional support and helping them build on their social interaction skills. You will be expected to: • Encourage and support the individual with daily activities • Promote and maintain a healthy, independent lifestyle • Offer companionship and understanding through good communication and active listening • Work independently while always respecting the needs and preferences of the individual • Provide reassurance, encouragement, and prompts where necessary Key Responsibilities Emotional Support: • Reassurance and encouragement • Prompting and reminding • Confidence building • Supporting emotional wellbeing • Managing challenging behaviour calmly and sensitively Social Tasks: • Supporting outdoor social activities • Going to the gym (with encouragement and active support) • Light cooking and preparation of simple meals Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who: • Has good communication and listening skills • Has an understanding of autism and the challenges it can bring • Remains calm and positive under pressure • Can work on their own initiative, but also knows when to step back • Is in generally good health and able to support an active lifestyle You do not need to be physically strong to do this job well — what matters most is your attitude, empathy, and ability to build trust. Job Type: Part-time Benefits: • Employee discount • Flexitime Work Location: In person FAQs How do I apply? Click APPLY NOW and complete the form, or email your CV that details your relevant skills, knowledge and experience applicable to this post: [email protected] using the reference ILC-C-130 Who will be my employer? You will be employed by the customer who we are advertising on behalf of. When can I expect to hear back about my application? If your application meets the relevant criteria, we will forward your CV onto our customer who will review your application and contact you direct should they wish to discuss/proceed with your application at this stage.