Jobs, fresher vacancy - Personal Assistant / Support Worker (Ref 008277) • Surrey

Company: Surrey Independent Living Charity

Surrey

You must already have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position. We are unable to provide sponsorship.---Location: Ashford, Surrey (family home and surrounding areas)Pay: £13.85 per hourHours: Up to 10 hours per week (flexible). Primarily Saturdays during term time, with additional weekday support during school holidays. Occasional after-school hours may also be available. About the Role:We are a friendly family seeking a caring, reliable and proactive Personal Assistant (PA) to support our 11-year-old daughter, who is autistic and attends a specialist autism school in Leatherhead. She is pre-verbal, but responds well to visuals and simple instructions, and thrives with structured, supportive engagement.This is a rewarding and evolving role that will involve both home-based and community support. You’ll help with personal care tasks including dressing, toileting, brushing teeth, and feeding, as well as encouraging play, learning and safe exploration both at home and out and about. Key Responsibilities:Providing supervision and safety awareness (our daughter has limited sense of danger)Supporting personal care routines (with sensitivity as her independence develops)Facilitating play and creative activities (drawing, building toys, imaginative play)Accompanying her on local trips and helping her engage with the communitySupporting communication using visuals and structured guidanceEncouraging gentle learning progress at home (e.g., reading, communication skills) About You:Experience supporting autistic children, especially in specialist settings, is idealA warm, patient and engaging personality is essentialConfident working 1:1 with a child who has complex needsDriver with own vehicle preferred Our daughter is a joyful, curious young girl with an infectious personality. While she can experience moments of distress due to anxiety, she responds positively to calm, consistent support and someone who can help her thrive in her environment. We also have a 14-year-old daughter and hope to welcome a PA into our home as part of the wider family. If you think you’d be a good fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch to discuss the hours, responsibilities, and your experience.