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Job reference 62cec626 · Posted 27 October 2026

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Wakefield, WF3

Hourly pay £12.71
Hours / week 10.0
Weekly pay £127.10

Job description

***Tingley area ***

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About the Role

I am a parent of two neurodiverse children and live with multiple invisible health conditions. I am looking for a reliable, understanding, and proactive Personal Assistant to support me in managing daily life, household organisation, and occasional accompaniment to appointments and exercise sessions.

This role will involve working closely with me in my home and local community. Sensitivity, patience, and a good understanding of how neurodiversity and invisible disabilities can affect day-to-day life are essential.


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Key Responsibilities

Household Organisation

Support with light household tasks to help keep the home running smoothly (e.g., tidying, laundry management, organising spaces).

Assist in managing household schedules, reminders, and to-do lists.


Appointments & Administration

Support in planning, scheduling, and attending medical, therapy, or school-related appointments.

Help with keeping track of paperwork, forms, and important dates.


Shopping & Errands

Assist with grocery shopping, either accompanying me or completing the shop independently.

Help with collecting prescriptions or other local errands.


Practical Support for Wellbeing

Accompany and encourage me to attend exercise sessions, walking, or other activities to support physical and mental health.

Provide a calm and supportive presence during more challenging or high-stress days.




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Essential Skills & Qualities

Understanding of neurodiversity and the varied ways it can present in children and adults.

Awareness and sensitivity to invisible disabilities and chronic health conditions.

Organised, proactive, and able to work on own initiative.

Compassionate, patient, and respectful of privacy.

Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Comfortable with a mix of practical tasks, admin support, and occasional emotional support.



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Desirable

Previous experience in a Personal Assistant, Support Worker, or Care role.

Experience working with families with neurodiverse children.

A driver’s licence and access to a car (if needed for errands).



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Skills & support

Services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Care
  • Domestic Care
  • Social + Leisure activities
  • Support to remain independent

Training

  • Essential PA Guide
  • Safeguarding Adults/Children
  • Understanding challenging behaviour
  • Food Hygiene
  • First Aid
  • Hand hygiene
  • Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

  • Full UK driving license

Medical

  • Safe Administration of Medication

Availability

Times when support is needed.

Time MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Morning Available Available Available Available Available Available Available
Afternoon Available Available Available Available Available Available Available
Evening Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Available Available
Overnight awake Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Overnight sleep Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Pay & hours

The key details for this role.

Pay per hour £12.71
Average hours per week 10.0 hours
Weekly estimate £127.10
Monthly estimate £550.77
Annual estimate £6,609.20
Annual FTE £26,436.80

Estimated earnings are based on the advertised average weekly hours.

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