Enthusiastic and Caring Personal Assistant for a Bright and Curious 15-Year-Old
Ref: DP6447
Location: Horsham
Details
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week:
Term time - 3 hours per week - either on Mon, Tue, or Thurs evenings (times TBD) School holiday time - extra days/times available and TBD (flexible)
Hourly pay rate:
£12.51 plus mileage
We are looking for a warm, engaging, and proactive Personal Assistant to support a bright and inquisitive 15-year-old boy who loves to explore the world around him. He enjoys playing Skylanders, Minecraft, and going on adventures to the park or swimming — and he’d love a PA who will join in the fun with him!
His interests are wonderfully varied: from maths, dinosaur and evolution/science to arcades, golf, food, animals, and the show Octonauts. He’s also fascinated by the Chinese zodiac, making every day an opportunity for conversation, learning, and discovery.
He has ADHD and more pronounced autism, and he wears ear defenders to help manage sensory sensitivities. He prefers calm environments and appreciates understanding and patience from those around him. The ideal PA will provide gentle guidance and offer options that empower him to make his own choices, occasionally using visuals to support communication and routine if necessary.
The role includes supporting him with accessing the community, helping him navigate social interactions, and encouraging his independence. While he manages his own personal care, the PA will offer minor prompting where needed. A love of being active will be an advantage, as he enjoys athletics and spending time outdoors.
During term time, the day may typically start with a school pick-up at 3pm, or if that’s not possible, beginning at home around 4pm, where Mum will outline plans for the evening ahead of time so you can both do enjoyable and meaningful activities that match his energy, interests, and comfort levels. During school holidays, extra hours may be available which would be more flexible.
If you are enthusiastic, patient, and creative, and would enjoy spending time with a wonderfully curious young person, helping him grow in confidence and independence, we’d love to hear from you.
Duties include:
- Minor personal care prompts
Candidate qualities:
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 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.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
