Personal Assistant – DSOYOR

Disability North; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring organization in York is seeking a kind and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 15-year-old boy. The role involves assisting with activities in the community, promoting social interaction, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in helping young people thrive and should be patient and communicative. The position is part-time, requiring 2 hours per week at an hourly rate of £12.60.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in building a connection with David.
• Willingness to understand David’s unique communication style.
• Ability to support outdoor and community activities.

Responsibilities

• Support David to attend activities he enjoys.
• Encourage social interaction and independence.
• Provide emotional support when needed.
• Ensure outings are safe and enjoyable.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Good communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Understanding of autism

Job description

Overview

Kind and Caring Personal Assistant Needed for 15-Year-Old Boy

Location: York

Hours: 2 hours per week.

Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour.

We are looking for a kind, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to support our 15-year-old son, David, who is energetic, enthusiastic, and full of curiosity about the world around him.

David loves football, going to the library, exploring museums, reading comics, and chatting about all things geography. He enjoys staying active and likes completing activities with a sense of purpose. Spending time with someone who shares or encourages his interests makes a real difference.

This role is about supporting David to access activities outside the family home – from football sessions and museum visits to library trips and other community-based outings.

• Kindness, patience, and a calm nature
• Genuine interest in building a connection with David
• Awareness or experience of autism
• A good communicator who takes the time to understand individual needs
• Reliability and a flexible attitude
• Willingness to get to know David’s unique communication style
• Ability to support outdoor and community activities

Duties include:

• Supporting David to attend activities he enjoys
• Encouraging social interaction and independence
• Providing emotional support when needed
• Ensuring outings are safe, enjoyable, and suited to David’s interests

This is a rewarding role where you’ll be making a meaningful difference in a young person’s life by helping him access the wider world in a way that works for him.

If you are someone with a kind heart, a love of football or museums, and an interest in helping young people thrive – we’d love to hear from you.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.