Experienced fun, driving energetic PA for a young boy access the community in Worsley IW-SCC-001


Company:	Blue Sky Brokers
Salary:	from £12.71 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Worsley
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a compassionate, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support our 7-year-old son, to access and enjoy activities in the community, develop confidence and independence, and have positive social experiences. Child is autistic (PDA profile), has ADHD, Hypermobility, Tourette syndrome, asthma, and dust and pollen allergies. The role involves providing tailored support that meets Isaac's sensory, emotional, physical, and personal care needs, including assistance with toileting, medication administration, and community access. The successful candidate will build a trusting relationship with Isaac, use a flexible and low-demand approach, and support him to engage in activities he enjoys, such as gaming, outdoor exploration, and imaginative play, while promoting his wellbeing, dignity, and independence at all times.

We are looking for someone who can see beyond Isaac's diagnoses and appreciate him for the funny, intelligent, creative, and unique young boy he is. The right person will help him access enjoyable experiences, feel safe and understood, and build confidence in the world around him.

Roles and Responsibilities

Support child to access social, leisure, and community activities.

•Build a trusting and positive relationship through play and shared interests.

•Encourage confidence, independence, and self-esteem.

•Support participation in activities while ensuring his safety and wellbeing.

•Use a flexible and understanding approach that respects childs PDA profile.

•Recognise and respond appropriately to sensory, emotional, and communication needs.

•Support him with developing social skills and positive community experiences.

•Be aware of his medical conditions and follow agreed plans relating to asthma, allergies, and other health needs.

•Adapt activities according to childs energy levels and physical abilities.

•Maintain communication with parents regarding activities and any concerns.

•Support child with personal care needs when required, in a respectful, age-appropriate, and dignified manner.

•Assist child with toileting while out in the community, including supporting the use of a portable urinal when required, as public toilet environments can be overwhelming and inaccessible to him.

•Provide support with changing clothing following toileting accidents when necessary.

•Support child with bathroom routines, including prompting and assisting with wiping, handwashing, and other hygiene tasks when he is unable to manage these independently.

•Recognise when toileting-related demands are becoming overwhelming for Isaac and adapt support using a patient, low-demand, and understanding approach.

•Promote childs dignity, privacy, wellbeing, and independence throughout all aspects of personal care.

•Administer prescribed medication in accordance with parental guidance, written instructions, and agreed procedures, ensuring medication is given safely, accurately, and at the appropriate time.

•Be aware of and follow agreed guidance regarding asthma, allergies, hypermobility, and other health needs.

Child is a bright, engaging, and energetic young boy who is autistic (PDA profile) and has ADHD. He also has hypermobility,Tourettes Syndrome, asthma and dust and pollen allergies.

He has a passion for gaming and particularly enjoys playing Minecraft and Wobbly Life. When he feels regulated and comfortable, he enjoys exploring outdoor spaces and experiencing nature.

Due to his sensory processing differences, and hypermobility-related pain and fatigue, many environments can become overwhelming for Isaac. To support his wellbeing and enable him to access the community safely, he uses a specialist pram during outings. This provides a safe space for regulation and helps manage pain and discomfort associated with his hypermobile joints.

An understanding of neurodiversity and a flexible, low-demand approach are essential. Child responds best to adults who are patient, creative, calm, and able to adapt their approach to the situation.

Essential requirements

We are looking for a caring, patient, and enthusiastic individual who can build a positive and trusting relationship with our child. The ideal candidate will be calm, flexible, and able to support him in a way that respects his individual needs and communication style. As he has a PDA profile, it is important that the successful applicant is able to take a low-demand, collaborative approach and adapt their support according to his emotional, sensory, and physical needs. They should be able to recognise when situations are becoming overwhelming and respond in a reassuring and supportive manner. The ideal candidate will: •Be kind, compassionate, and understanding. •Have a good sense of humour and enjoy engaging in play and child-led activities. •Be patient and able to remain calm during challenging or dysregulated moments. •Be willing to learn about PDA, autism, ADHD, hypermobility, and Tourette syndrome. •Be confident supporting personal care needs in a dignified and respectful manner. •Be comfortable administering medication following agreed guidance. •Be able to support community access, including assisting with childs specialist pram when required. •Enjoy spending time outdoors and supporting activities based around Isaac's interests, including Minecraft, Wobbly Life, gaming, and exploration. •Be reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently. •Be committed to promoting childs wellbeing, inclusion, confidence, and independence. Required Training First aid training, Ideally additional training and understanding of PDA. Will be paid 45p per mile for any transportation of the child.

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