Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC)
Autism Support Worker Required for Community Support (Ref 010127)
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We are looking for a friendly, reliable and patient Personal Assistant
We are looking for a friendly, reliable and patient Personal Assistant to support Charlie, a quiet and thoughtful 20 year old young man with high functioning autism, who lives in Horley, Surrey. Charlie attends college three days a week and would benefit from 1:1 community based support to help him build confidence, independence and social connections.
Location: Horley
Hours: 10 hours per week (2 days at 5 hours each – flexible by agreement)
Pay: £14.80 per hour
This role is about community outreach, not personal care. You will work with Charlie to plan and enjoy weekly activities based around his interests, supporting him to feel safe, confident and included when out and about.
The Role
As Charlie’s Personal Assistant, you will:
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- Meet weekly to plan and take part in community activities
- Support Charlie to safely access local community resources
- Encourage confidence and independence when travelling on public transport
- Help reduce anxiety, particularly in busy or noisy environments
- Promote social inclusion and opportunities to join social activities
- Support Charlie to develop friendships at his own pace
- Help improve money awareness when shopping or eating out
- Spend time engaging in shared interests, including creative activities and gaming, in a relaxed, supportive way
About You
You will ideally:
- Be friendly, calm, patient and reliable
- Have an understanding of autism (professional or personal experience is welcome)
- Be confident supporting someone in the community
- Have good communication skills and a supportive, encouraging approach
- Be able to build a genuine, respectful rapport – acting more like a trusted companion than a carer
- Be comfortable using public transport and supporting independent travel
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Benefits
As an employed personal assistant, you will be eligible for free membership to the Independent Living Group. Benefits include:
- Eligibility to sign up for the Blue Light Card for only £4.99 which gives you access to a large range of discounts across retail, leisure, and other services at companies nationwide
- Counselling helpline, legal helpline and personal financial support
- Shopping discounts platform
- My Mind Pal mental health app subscription
Additional Information
- No personal care is required
- Training and guidance can be provided
- A DBS check will be required (this can be arranged)
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