Kind PA (carer) required for teenager with Autism in Bedford ref AB-BB-001

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and attentive Personal Assistant (PA) to support a 16-year-old young person with autism. This role requires constant supervision and a calm, positive approach at all times.

Contract Type
Part Time
Permanent
Roles and Responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities

Provide constant supervision to ensure safety at all times

Support with daily activities and routines

Take him out to activities and help him enjoy his interests

Encourage happiness, confidence, and engagement

Supervise personal care tasks including:

Toileting

Eating

Washing hands

Monitor behaviour and wellbeing throughout the day

Managing Meltdowns

Remain calm and use positive language

Ensure he is kept safe

Do not say anything that may escalate the situation

Allow time for him to settle in a safe, quiet area

Gently divert attention when appropriate

Hardworking, patient, and always alert

Kind, understanding, and calm under pressure

Experience working with children or young people with autism (essential)

Autism training (preferred)

Able to use positive behaviour support strategies, Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs

Reliable and trustworthy

Comfortable providing 1:1 support and supervision at all times

Hourly Rate 13.26
Hours Per Week 4 hours term time and 6 hours during holidays
How will the hours be used Flexible, mostly weekends.
Employer requires transport? Yes

About Me
16-year-old teenager with autism

Speech delay

Has no sense of danger and requires supervision at all times

Enjoys Disney Cars, swimming, cinema trips, parks, walks, trampolining, and horses

Can experience meltdowns (currently on new medication)