Personal Assistant to Support Young Adult with Autism

About the Role:
Are you kind, patient and looking for a rewarding role?
We’re a small, friendly family in Leeds LS9 looking for a Personal Assistant to support my 19-year-old son, Reece, who has autism.
Reece enjoys gaming, music, drama and visiting places like Wingstop. He’s looking for someone calm, reliable and encouraging to help him build confidence, enjoy time out in the community, and develop independence.

Main Duties:
Support Reece with social and community activities (e.g. walks, shops, food trips, local events)
Encourage communication and confidence while out and about
Provide calm reassurance and positive interaction
Ensure Reece’s safety and wellbeing at all times
Promote independence while offering gentle support

Hours & Pay:
8 hours per week
Afternoons: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (exact times flexible)
£12.21 per hour
Paid training provided by the local council

About You:
Kind, patient, and reliable
Experience or understanding of autism preferred
Calm communicator who encourages confidence
Respectful of privacy and confidentiality
Must hold or be willing to obtain a DBS check

Location:
Leeds LS9 area

Additional Information:
Training and ongoing support available
Funded through Direct Payments
You’ll be employed directly by the family

How to Apply:
Apply directly through UKCIL, including a short message about why you’d be a good fit for this role.

Responsibilities

Support Reece with social and community activities (e.g. walks, shops, food trips, local events); Encourage communication and confidence while out and about; Provide calm reassurance and positive interaction; Ensure Reece’s safety and wellbeing at all times; Promote independence while offering gentle support

Requirements

Kind, patient, and reliable; Calm communicator who encourages confidence; Respectful of privacy and confidentiality; Must hold or be willing to obtain a DBS check

Nice to have

Experience or understanding of autism

Benefits

Paid training provided by the local council; Training and ongoing support available