Personal Assistant/Support Worker Vacancies - Supporting Children and Young People

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Unique Job Number: MSI1 Personal Assistant/Support Worker

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Personal Assistant to support a bright and lively 16-year-old girl living in New Malden. The role involves both community-based and home-based support, providing care in a safe, structured, and positive environment. Support will include accompanying her on outings in the community, such as visits to parks and playgrounds, supervising at home during activities such as eating, assisting with personal care, and maintaining clear and consistent boundaries in a calm and encouraging way.

As there may occasionally be behaviours that challenge, the ideal person will be patient, confident, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure, with a positive approach and good sense of humour.

One shift of 3 to 4 hours per week is currently available, either at weekends or after school, with flexibility around days. There may be the possibility of additional hours in the future.

Unique Job Number: MZE1, SEN Nanny

We are looking for a kind, energetic, and reliable person to support MZE, a fun and lively 15-year-old girl who thrives when surrounded by enthusiastic and positive people. MZE enjoys music, stories, swings, swimming, and trips out, so we are hoping to find someone who will enjoy joining in with these activities and sharing meaningful moments with her. This role is not only about providing care, but also about bringing companionship, creativity, and enjoyment into everyday life. Support will include helping with feeding, toileting, showering, dressing, simple physio and OT exercises, as well as reading books, playing together, and accompanying MZE on outings such as trips to the park, swimming, or drives out for new adventures.

Experience with eye gaze technology would be beneficial. Ideally, the candidate will have a driving licence and access to a car to support outings and activities. Training or experience in manual handling and using a hoist would also be an advantage, although a willingness to learn is equally valued.

We are looking for someone patient, dependable, and engaging, who will support MZE with daily needs while helping her enjoy the activities and experiences that are important to her.

Unique Job Number: ABC1, SEN Nanny

Day and Time TBC – with potential for additional hours

ABC family is looking for a part-time nanny to assist with care for a child with cerebral palsy. The ideal candidate will be warm, caring, focused, alert, and have outstanding hygiene standards, along with some relevant experience. Responsibilities include personal care, including manual handling and changing, using a hoist (training can be provided), PEG feeding (training can be provided), and gentle play and exercise.

The ideal candidate would have a background in, or be studying, medicine, education, or physiotherapy. A keen enthusiasm to learn and assist with the care of a child with complex medical needs would also be highly valued.

Unique Job Number: ITH1 Personal Assistant/Support Worker

We are looking for a Personal Assistant/Support Worker to support a 14-year-old non-verbal girl with taking her into the community to develop her social skills.

ITH likes playing ball games, companion cycling, going to the local playground and park. ITH also enjoys swimming so the ideal PA would be someone who likes going to swimming pool.

The job includes personal care as ITH is double incontinent.

Driving licence and a car would be beneficial for the role.

Unique Job Number: CLA1 Personal assistant/carer

15 year old autistic girl with living in Teddington seeks fun-loving, reliable carer. She is looking for someone to support her to take part in activities at home and in the community such as playing in the park, painting, dancing and drawing.

CLA1 is non-verbal and has some difficulties with social interaction; this can sometimes make her frustrated. Her carer will therefore need to have a patient and cheerful disposition. Experience of working with people with disabilities and children essential.

CLA1 does require some help when going the toilets.

Additional training available to reinforce methods used at school.

Unique Job Number: KEM1 Female Carer

KCIL is looking for a reliable and experienced female carer to support KEM1, a teenage girl who is blind, autistic, and has multi-sensory impairments. KEM1 is a creative young person who enjoys baking, music, arts and crafts, and gentle outings. She would benefit from someone who can build trust, provide stability, and keep her positively engaged both at home and in the community.

The role includes supporting her with activities, encouraging social interaction, and offering calm, consistent support.

Essential:
Experience supporting young people with autism and/or sensory impairments

We are looking for someone who is:
Patient, proactive, and emotionally intelligent
Warm, engaging, and mature

Unique Job Number: ERK1 PA/ Support Worker

Support worker required for 6 year old girl in New Malden, to support play at home or to access the community to take part in activities she enjoys and to encourage socialisation.

Unique Job Number: RSH1 PA/ Support Worker

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to support an 8-year-old non-verbal boy with cerebral palsy. This role involves providing personal care, including support with toileting and feeding, while ensuring a comfortable, respectful, and safe environment. The PA will spend time engaging with RSH1 through play at home and accompanying him on local outings such as to the park or the library. As RSH1 uses a special needs wheelchair, the PA will help him access the community, encouraging social interaction and meaningful experiences outside the home.

The successful candidate will be warm, patient, and caring, with a strong commitment to excellent hygiene. Experience working with children with additional needs is preferred, along with an understanding of how to support a child who communicates non-verbally.

Unique Job Number: GGD1 PA/ Support Worker

We are looking for a warm and dependable Personal Assistant to support GGD, a bright 14-year-old girl, with daily activities and within the community. This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys building positive relationships and providing support in a calm and safe environment.

The role includes gentle play, companionship, accompanying the family to appointments and outings, and helping maintain GGD’s safety and wellbeing at all times. There may also be occasional short periods of support at school to assist with supervision and safety.

The ideal candidate will be patient, attentive, and comfortable working closely with the family. Essential training for the role will be provided by the family, so a willingness to participate in training is important.

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