CX881 Personal Assistant to support a teenage girl in the HU3 area. 4 hours per week

We are looking for a female Personal Assistant to support a 13-year-old girl with autism, sensory processing differences and mental health needs in the Hull area.

She is a kind, creative and sensitive young person who enjoys shopping, trips to Starbucks and McDonald’s, art, animals and swimming. She can experience significant anxiety and sensory overwhelm, particularly in busy or unpredictable environments, and requires support to feel safe, regulated and able to engage in everyday activities.


• Supporting safe access to the community (e.g. shopping, cafés, short outings)
• Helping her manage anxiety and emotional distress
• Supporting sensory regulation and recognising signs of overwhelm
• Encouraging engagement in activities she enjoys
• Building confidence and independence at her own pace


Support will vary depending on how she is feeling, so flexibility and a calm approach are essential
she may need time to build trust, and support will begin gradually. Some sessions may initially be home-based before progressing into the community.

The PA must be able to build trust and work at her pace
The PA should be confident with supporting a young person who may become anxious or distressed, be flexible, reliable and supportive

We are looking for a PA who Calm, patient and emotionally attuned, understands Autism, sensory needs and mental health.

Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a Female worker, and therefore only applications from Females will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (schedule 9, Part 1).
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.”

Please quote Ref: CX881
Location: HU3 Area
Rate of pay: £12.71
Hours: 4 per week
Vacancies: 1
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Important Information
The above vacancy is advertised directly by the disabled person/ representative. They receive funding via a Direct Payment to directly employ their own Personal Assistant. All applications will be forwarded to the disabled person or their representative, they will choose which candidates to progress and it most cases contact you directly. If you haven’t heard from the employer within 4 weeks, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

It is important to note that Choices and Rights are not the employer, we act on the employer’s behalf and we cannot be held responsible for any actions arising from your employment. We are not an agency.


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