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: 37-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 | 142974
Client: 19-year-old female
Diagnosis: Down syndrome, associated learning and physical disabilities, global developmental delay, Hypertonia
Hours: up to 18 hours per week – 1:1 support – Mainly to cover current PAs holidays/sickness.
Requirements:
We are seeking a patient, adaptable Personal Assistant to support a happy, sociable individual. In this role, you will accompany the client on community outings they enjoy, including dancing, Zumba, massage, sensory play, MAHDLO, the local park, shopping, and eating out. Your duties will also include assisting with personal care, encouraging the client to drink plenty of fluids, and supporting their mobility by walking short distances on flat, smooth surfaces and using a buggy for longer distances.
Because the client is primarily verbal with a limited vocabulary, strong communication skills and patience are essential. This flexible position offers four hours per week, with a preference for weekend shifts.
Please note: Previous experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties and autism is required, and being a car driver is highly preferred.
Reference: BL9 | 1026707
Client: 9-year-old male
Diagnosis: ADHD, ASD, Global Development Delay, Sensory Processing Disorder
Hours: 10 hours term, 15 hours non-term, 1:1 support
Requirements:
We are seeking an experienced and patient Personal Assistant to help our client engage with the community through activities like soft play, sensory sessions, and trips to the park. Due to the client’s limited vocabulary and lack of safety awareness, constant supervision is essential to ensure their well-being at all times.
This role also involves providing personal care, and while not mandatory, a car driver is preferred.
Reference: BL9 | BL3107
Client: 6-year-old male
Diagnosis: ASD, Learning Difficulties, Hyperactive, Non-verbal
Hours: 5 term 10 non-term 1:1 support
Requirements:
Providing 1:1 community support for a client during recreational activities, including swimming, park visits, and sensory play. Due to a lack of road and stranger safety awareness, the client requires constant, close supervision to ensure their well-being.
Please note that this client resides in BURY.
Reference: M45 | C9-001433
Client: 9-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: OL4 | 334259
Client: 15-year-old female
Diagnosis: ASD, communication difficulties, disordered sleep pattern, epilepsy, and significant developmental delay.
Hours: 2 Hours Sat, 2 Hours Sun, both 4 pm-6 pm
Requirements:
We are seeking a dedicated, outgoing individual to support a client who requires constant supervision and redirection due to a lack of awareness of stranger danger. The role involves some personal care responsibilities, assisting the client in accessing community-based activities, fostering positive relationships, and helping them develop life skills.
Applicants must be prepared to take the client swimming.
A driver is preferred for this position. Please note that due to the personal care requirements, we can only consider female applicants. ASD experience would also be desirable.
Reference: OL8 | 319961
Client: 11-year-old male
Diagnosis: CACNA1A (gene mutation), Ataxia, and Epilepsy. Affects coordination and balance, mobility, and speech. He uses signs and sounds to communicate.
Hours: 4 hours p/w term, 8 hours per week non-term, 1:1 support
Requirements:
The client enjoys activities such as horse riding, visiting parks, and going to the cinema. Some personal care may be required. The role involves supporting the client in accessing the community, attending local clubs, and participating in social settings, focusing on building relationships with peers and enhancing communication skills.
A valid driving license is essential for this role.
Personal Assistant (Home Support)
Reference: OL2 | 17918
G is an adult male with significant health needs and is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide support at home, particularly to help manage his oxygen requirements.
About G
G is bedbound and relies on oxygen supplied via a pump, with a cylinder available as an emergency back-up.
Hours
Saturdays, 8:00 am–4:00 pm. This support will enable G’s father to take respite from his caring role.
Main duties
• Offer drinks and light meals/snacks as required.
• Support G to enjoy his interests (TV, films and video games) and provide companionship.
• Monitor and help ensure oxygen is set at the correct level (full training provided).
• Maintain a safe, calm environment and report any concerns to the family as agreed.
A care provider usually delivers personal care, so it is unlikely you will be required to do this. However, there may be occasions when some personal care support is needed.
Essential requirements
• Good spoken and written English (G wears a mask and can sometimes be difficult to hear).
• Reliability and commitment to the hours listed above.
• A respectful, patient approach and ability to follow guidance/training.
Desirable
• An interest in G’s hobbies (TV, films and video games).
• Previous care/support experience and any relevant training/qualifications.
Training and checks
All training will be provided to meet G’s needs. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
How to apply
To apply in the first instance, please send an up-to-date CV showing all relevant care/support experience, plus any training and qualifications you hold.
Reference: OL10 | 7069
Client: 33-year-old female
Diagnosis: Autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, visually impaired, Epilepsy
Hours: Various shifts across 7 days – Must be flexible and able to cover for sickness/holidays
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.
Reference: OL2 | 197924
Client: 56-year-old female
Diagnosis: Fractured T12 vertebrae resulting in mobility limitations
Hours: 7 hours per week, 1:1 support
Requirements:
We are seeking a PA for our client to provide support within the home and facilitate access to the community. Due to a spinal injury (a fractured T12 vertebra resulting in mobility limitations), the client is unsteady on her feet and requires assistance to safely go shopping and attend social outings, such as visits to local coffee shops.
Applicants must hold a full, valid driving license, as the role involves driving the client’s Motability vehicle, for which full insurance will be provided. The ideal candidate will be reliable, proactive, and capable of assisting with light domestic tasks alongside community accompaniment.
**Upcoming Client**
Reference: OL9 | 539519
Client: 6-year-old male
Diagnosis: Autism, Learning Difficulties, speech and language difficulties. Non-verbal.
Hours: 3 hours per week, to be agreed with family.
Requirements:
We are looking for a personal assistant to support a client in accessing the community safely. In this role, you will engage in activities that promote his health, emotional regulation, and social development, such as walking, cycling, and structured outings.
While not strictly required, a driver is preferred for this position.
The client requires personal care.
Reference: OL8 | 200090
Client: 13-year-old female
Hours: 3 hours term-time, 6 hours non-term-time (1:1 support)
Requirements:
We are seeking a supportive individual for a 13-year-old girl with developmental delays and social communication challenges, which can occasionally lead to inappropriate behaviors. Your primary role will be guiding her to build positive, meaningful relationships within the community and helping her thrive both socially and emotionally.
Personal Cares
PLEASE NOTE: This is a temporary, five-week position to cover annual leave.