PA Info & Opportunities
We are currently seeking personal assistants for a number of clients who require support (listed below).
If you are interested in supporting any of the individuals on this list, please contact Janet or Elliott on 01274 454 150 quoting the reference number.
To register your details on our PA database, please send your up-to-date CV, including all relevant paid experience and training, to our team at info@sicasupport.co.uk.
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Reference: BL6 | 415675
Client: 36-year-old male
Diagnosis: C5 incomplete spinal cord injury – tetraplegic, central Hypopnoea and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Autonomic Dysreflexia
Hours: Variable. 1:1 support. To cover holidays and sickness.
Requirements:
Transfers, daily stretching, personal care, outings, and cooking. Car driver preferred.
The client enjoys being as independent as possible, including baking/cooking, gaming, and socialising.
Reference: OL2 | 524365
Client: 17-year-old male
Diagnosis: Accidental ingestion of household chemical resulting in tracheostomy. Damage to larynx, oesophagus and spinal chord.
Hours: 3 per week, 1:1 support
Requirements:
To support the client in accessing the local community and activities independently in order to avoid social isolation. PA should ideally have experience in tracheostomy and PEG management (however training can be provided).
The client is a wheelchair user.
Reference: OL3 | 227291
Client: 13-year-old male
Diagnosis: ASD, Dyspraxia, Hypermobility, social communication difficulties, Social Anxiety Disorder, Expressive Language Difficulties
Hours: 4 term, 6 non-term. 1:1 support
Requirements:
We are seeking support for the client to participate in leisure activities within his local community, focusing on enhancing his social and communication skills. The role involves encouraging independence, helping him express his needs, emotions, and feelings through interactive activities, and promoting acceptable behaviours. The PA will also coordinate with the client’s school to reinforce coping strategies in uncomfortable situations. Please note, the client has no stranger danger awareness.
Reference: OL9 | 460536
Client: 12-year-old male
Diagnosis: ASD, Complex Communication Difficulties, Epilepsy (febrile seizures)
Hours: 3 hours p/w on a Saturday and Sunday, 1:1 support
Requirements:
Support is needed to help the client develop social communication skills and to accompany them to social activities, including visits to MAHDLO and POINT.
Personal Care is required, and a driver would be preferred.
Reference: M45 | C9-001433
Client: 8-year-old male
Diagnosis: Autism, non-verbal
Hours: 3 term, 5 non-term 1:1 support
Requirements:
We are looking for a caring and reliable individual to build and maintain a supportive, trusting relationship with our client.
The client enjoys water play, animals, and spending time outdoors. They require close supervision as they have limited awareness of road safety and stranger danger, and may run off if distracted.
The role also includes providing support with personal care.
A driver is preferred.
Reference: M26 | 1041207
Client: 11-year-old female
Diagnosis: MED13L Syndrome causing developmental delay, learning difficulties, speech and movement delay, hypotonia and some behavioural issues. Mobile but can be clumsy.
Hours: 5 hours per week term, 7 hours non-term, 1:1 support. Saturdays or Mon-Fri after school.
Requirements:
Client thrives on routine and loves to be out in the community shopping, cafes, parks. Client is wary of other children and animals.
Reference: OL4 | 309113
Client: 7-year-old female
Diagnosis: ASD, non-verbal
Hours: 3 term, 6 non-term, 1:1 support
Requirements:
Support the client in building independence and social inclusion.
The client struggles with noisy, busy environments and may display challenging behaviour or meltdowns. There is no awareness of stranger danger or road safety, so 1:1 supervision is essential.
Personal care is required – female applicants only.
Car driver preferred.
There is a dog in the property.
Reference: OL2 | 30756
Client: 57-year-old male
Diagnosis: Mental health challenges
Hours: 2 per week, 1:1 support on a Wednesday
Requirements:
To provide gentle encouragement and support to the client in maintaining their hygiene and keeping their home environment clean and comfortable. To accompany the client on alternate Wednesdays for shopping, and to attend clinic appointments for Depo injections. More broadly, to support the client in engaging with the community and to accompany them to any other relevant appointments as needed.
A driver is essential.
Reference: OL8 | 157457
Client: 17-year-old female
Diagnosis: Tuberous Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Learning difficulties, Autism.
Hours: 6 hours term, 8 hours non-term, 1:1 support
Requirements:
To support the client in the community, build meaningful relationships and help to build essential skills. Visits to MAHDLO.
Client’s communication skills are limited. Some minimal personal care required. Experience with autism and communication challenges is preferred.
The support is required either on Saturday or Sunday, possibly midweek after school.
We can only accept female applicants due to the client’s personal care requirements.
Reference: M25 | 1016195
Client: 12-year-old female
Diagnosis: SWAN (Syndrome Without a Name), Severe Learning Difficulties, Non-verbal, Sensory Processing Difficulties.
Hours: 3 hours per week, 1:1 support
Requirements:
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable female support worker to assist a client in engaging in social activities. The client is a full-time wheelchair user who enjoys spending time outdoors, listening to music, and reading.
Responsibilities include:
– Providing support with social outings and activities.
– Assisting with hoist transfers and personal care.
Due to the personal care requirements of this role, we can only accept female applicants.
Reference: OL9 | 91621
Client: 24-year-old male
Diagnosis: Autism, communication difficulties
Hours: 15 hours per week, 1:1 support
Requirements:
We’re looking for someone to provide support within the community, with specific arrangements to be agreed upon with the client’s family.
The client enjoys music and dancing, so an upbeat and engaging approach is ideal. Some personal care may be required on occasion.
Note: This position is temporary for four weeks but may lead to a permanent role.
Reference: OL2 | 430975
Client: 8-year-old male
Diagnosis: ASD, Sensory Processing Disorder, non-verbal and requires support with incontinence
Hours: 3 hours term, 6 hours non-term, 1:1 support
Requirements:
We’re looking for a Personal Assistant to support a 8-year-old boy who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sensory processing differences, is non-verbal, and requires support with incontinence.
He thrives outdoors and loves swimming, going on walks, climbing, exploring nature, and spending time at the park. He finds joy in space and freedom, so quiet, open environments are where he’s happiest. Busy, crowded, or confined places can be overwhelming for him.
We’re ideally looking for someone with experience working with children with ASD, particularly those who are non-verbal.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be a big plus, as it allows more flexibility for outings and activities.
Please note that this role involves personal care.
Reference: OL10 | 7069
Client: 33-year-old female
Diagnosis: Autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, visually impaired, Epilepsy
Hours: Various shifts across 7 days
Requirements:
To support the client in her own home, helping her live independently and to access a day service from Monday to Friday. The role also involves supporting her in community activities such as swimming, ten-pin bowling, and shopping.
All support is provided on a 2:1 basis. Owning a car and holding a valid driver’s license is preferred but not essential.
Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and must complete all required training, which will be fully funded.
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV outlining relevant experience and training.