Personal Assistant

Vacancy Information
Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Berwick-Upon-Tweed
I am a mother with a diagnosis of Autism myself who lives in a small village near Berwick-

upon-Tweed, Paxton. I am looking for some support from a Personal Assistant (PA) for

myself and my son for up to three times a week for a couple of hours. This would be to

support me organising weekly tasks around my children, home and meals.

Hours/Terms

• 8 hours per week

• Hours of work: very flexible times to be discussed with employer, although looking

for at least 2 hours out of school hours on Friday or Saturday.

• £11.50 per hour.

• Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata

• Probationary period of 3 months
  

Job Description
Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• To support with daily tasks and organisation around the home.

• To support with meal planning for children.

• To provide emotional support.

• To support to maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the client’s equipment and

surroundings

• To develop a positive relationship with the client and their family
  

Person Specification
Personal Attributes

• Kind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs

• Patient and cheerful

• Reliable and trustworthy

• Ability to use your own initiative

• Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client and family’s right to

privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of Autism would be desirable but not essential

Experience is not essential for a candidate with the right personal attributes, but they
should be able to show some suitability for the role.