Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker at Personal care assistant, Queen's Hills

Personal Assistant / Support Worker
Norwich | £12.89–£15.55 per hour
23 hours per week in term time and 38 hours during school holidays
Smaller part-time schedules also available

I am looking for a friendly, reliable Personal Assistant to help me and my autistic child enjoy everyday life, get out and about and build greater independence.

As a disabled parent, I would value someone who can offer practical support while respecting my choices and how we like to do things. This is a personal, varied role where getting to know us and building a comfortable, trusting relationship matters.

Hours can be agreed individually, including a regular part-time pattern that suits your availability.

What you would help with

• Supporting outings, activities and opportunities to enjoy the local community.
• Helping me do more of the things I want to do, at my own pace.
• Accompanying us to appointments and helping outings run smoothly.
• Spending time with my child through play and suitable activities, encouraging communication and independence.
• Helping with the return from school and our afternoon routine.
• Preparing meals and helping with everyday tasks around the home.
• Supporting safe movement and providing personal care, including help with washing, dressing and toileting.

My child needs close supervision to stay safe, so patience, attentiveness and a calm approach are important.

About you

I am looking for someone warm, dependable and easy to communicate with, who can take initiative while following our preferences and routines.

Experience supporting disabled people or autistic children would be helpful. Please tell me about any relevant experience and what you would bring to the role.

You should be comfortable helping with the personal care tasks included above and respectful of privacy and dignity.

Drivers are preferred, although driving is not essential. Please say whether you hold a full driving licence valid in the UK and would be willing to drive during agreed activities.

An existing enhanced DBS certificate is preferred. Please mention whether you have one and whether you are registered with the DBS Update Service.

Hours

Support is particularly needed on weekday afternoons between 1.30pm and 5pm, with additional hours during school holidays.

Please tell me which days and hours would suit you. Applications are welcome for regular afternoon shifts, school-holiday work or occasional cover.

Pay and working arrangements

• Employed: £12.89 per hour, with paid annual leave. You would be employed directly by me, with employment arrangements supported by Norfolk County Council’s DPSS Employment Support service.

• Self-employed: £15.55 per hour. You would manage your own tax, National Insurance and suitable insurance. This option depends on the working arrangement being appropriate for self-employment.

Please state which option you prefer. Applicants choosing employment can be supported through the DPSS process.

How to apply

Please send your CV or a short introduction describing your relevant experience, preferred days and hours, whether you drive, your DBS status and your earliest start date.

The role can start as soon as the necessary checks and arrangements are completed.