Support Worker Required for an 11-year-old Autistic Child (Ref 010721)
| Company: | Surrey Independent Living Charity |
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| Salary: | from £14.80 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Thames Ditton |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Location: Thames Ditton, Surrey
Pay: £14.80 per hour (if employed directly)
Hours: 6 hours per week initially. Flexible working pattern, ideally including one weekend day and one after-school session (approximately 6pm to 8pm), to be agreed with the family.
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About the Role
We are looking for a caring, reliable and proactive Personal Assistant to support Darcy, a delightful 11-year-old autistic girl, in her family home.
This role involves providing supervision, encouragement and practical support while helping Darcy enjoy activities, play and daily routines. The ideal candidate will be patient, engaging and confident working independently to create a positive and supportive environment.
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Main Duties
• Assist with personal care, including toileting and hygiene support.
• Monitor and supervise Darcy during play and activities at home.
• Encourage interaction and engagement through games and activities that match her interests.
• Support daily routines and help with transitions between activities.
• Promote Darcy's independence wherever appropriate.
• Ensure Darcy's safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with Darcy and her family.
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Essential:
• Experience supporting autistic children or young people.
• Patient, kind and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use initiative and independently engage Darcy in activities.
• Flexible and adaptable to Darcy's individual needs.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
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Desirable:
• Experience providing personal care support.
• Understanding of neurodiversity and person-centred support.
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Additional Information
• This position is offered on an employed or self-employed basis. PA’s choice.
• There are currently no pets in the family home.
• Suitable references and any relevant checks (such as a DBS check) will be required.
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If you enjoy supporting children to thrive and are looking for a rewarding and meaningful role, we would love to hear from you.
Essential requirements
Essential: • Experience supporting autistic children or young people. • Patient, kind and empathetic approach. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to use initiative and independently engage Darcy in activities. • Flexible and adaptable to Darcy's individual needs. • Reliable and self-motivated. Desirable: • Experience providing personal care support. • Understanding of neurodiversity and person-centred support.