PA Wanted for 19 Year old Autistic Male DP6162


Company:	Independent Lives
Salary:	from £16 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Haywards Heath
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

PA Wanted for 19 Year old Autistic Male

Ref: DP6162

Location: Haywards Heath

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

Working times would be in the morning from 8am to 9:30am. Ideally I would like 4 mornings a week but this can be discussed if you are unable to do each day.

Hourly pay rate:

£16 per hour

We are looking for a kind, reliable, and patient Personal Assistant to support a friendly and easy-going 19-year-old young man on the autistic spectrum.

The ideal PA would be able to work mornings from 8am to 9:30am to oversee him at home before he goes to College.

Your own transport would be essential.

There is flexibility on the days for the right candidate.

Duties include:

- Personal grooming

- Other relevant duties as required

- Transportation

Candidate qualities:

- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

- Reliable with good timekeeping

- Hygienic, tidy and well organised

- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills

- Honest and cheerful

- Must be comfortable with pets

- Friendly, calm, and understanding of autism

- Has good communication skills and a positive attitude

- Punctual and dependable

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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