Job Overview: Personal Assistant and Support Worker (Male)

Ollie’s Team is seeking a dedicated and resilient male Personal Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a 29-year-old man living in his own flat in York City Centre. This role is unique—it requires a “firm but fair” mentor who shares a passion for musical theatre and can navigate the complexities of Autism with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile, ADHD, and epilepsy.

Job Summary

Employer: Ollie’s Team (Private Support Team)
Location: York City Centre, United Kingdom
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour (Day) | £95.50 (Sleep-in allowance, 10 PM – 8 AM)
Hours: Part-time (16+ hours per week), typically 5:00 PM – 9:00 AM shifts.
Legal Note: This role has a “Genuine Occupational Requirement” for a male worker under the Equality Act 2010.

Understanding the Support Profile

The individual has a complex neurodivergent profile that requires a specific approach to communication and boundary-setting:

PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance): This is a profile on the autism spectrum where individuals have an anxiety-driven need for control and avoid everyday demands.
Behavioral Strategy: The PA must be skilled in de-escalation, using “low-demand” phrasing and collaborative language rather than direct instructions.
Medical Oversight: Managing Epilepsy requires careful medication administration and detailed seizure recording.

Key Responsibilities

Lifestyle Facilitation: Accompanying him to the theatre, swimming, exercise, and dog walking.
Independence Coaching: Supporting with meal prep, shopping, and daily hygiene while encouraging autonomy.
Overnight Safety: Providing a “sleep-in” presence to ensure safety and respond to any nocturnal seizures or anxiety.
Administrative Diligence: Using phone apps and laptops to record behavioral and medical data; participating in monthly team meetings.

Requirements & Personality

Experience: Strong background in Autism/PDA and ADHD. Lived experience (supporting family/friends) is highly valued.
The “Thick Skin”: Resilience is vital. You must remain calm and maintain boundaries even when faced with refusals or challenging dynamics.
Interests: A genuine love for theatre is a “massive plus,” as it is the primary way to build a meaningful bond with the client.
Local & Flexible: Being York-based and able to cover shifts at short notice is preferred.
Tech Skills: Must be comfortable using digital tools for care logging and communication.

Why Join Ollie’s Team?

Specialist Support: Access to regular support from a psychologist, physiotherapist, and medical team.
Perks: Enrollment in the Blue Light Card (discounts for frontline workers), free parking, and casual dress.
Training: A full induction including shadow shifts and mandatory e-learning.
Meaningful Impact: You aren’t just a carer; you are a facilitator helping a young man stay connected to his community and his passions.

Strategic 2026 Context: Your 139th Market Entry

This role represents the “Private Individualized Care” tier of your 139-role UK dataset.

The York “Niche” Premium: At £13.00/hr, this role pays above the St Anne’s Support Worker (£12.21/hr) entry rate. This reflects the specialized nature of PDA support and the requirement for a specific gender and interest profile.
The Sleep-In Rate: The £95.50 sleep-in allowance is a strong competitive rate for 2026, often exceeding standard “flat-rate” overnight payments in larger residential care settings.

PDA Awareness: This entry highlights the 2026 trend where “Autism Support” is being replaced by more specific designations (like PDA), requiring staff with higher emotional intelligence and specialized training.

Ollie’s Team (often associated with The OLLIE Foundation) is a dedicated group within a registered suicide prevention charity that operates significantly across the UK, including active community engagement in York. The name OLLIE stands for “One Life Lost Is Enough,” reflecting the organization’s core mission.

Company Description & Culture

The OLLIE Foundation was born from a place of profound personal loss—founded by parents who lost their teenage sons to suicide. This history creates a culture of “Radical Empathy and Proactive Intervention.” Unlike clinical mental health services, “Team OLLIE” focuses on community empowerment, aiming to turn ordinary citizens into “life-savers” through education. The culture is described as courageous and transparent; they openly discuss “the conversation no one wants to have.” Internally, the environment is mission-driven and collaborative, valuing volunteers and staff who are comfortable leading with both their hearts and evidence-based training.

Key Organisation Highlights

Category	Details
York Presence	Active in providing training to York-based schools, universities, and businesses.
Core Mission	To stop suicide, particularly among young people, through early intervention.
Key Framework	ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and safeTALK.
Target Audience	Parents, students, educators, and “frontline” community members.
Workplace Ethos	Compassionate, evidence-based, and community-centric.
Unique Asset	“The OLLIE Team” of certified trainers who deliver global thought-leadership events.

Core Services & Training

The “Team” is primarily known for delivering high-impact, CPD-accredited training programs that are frequently accessed by the York community:

Suicide First Aid: Teaching the practical skills needed to identify someone at risk and help them stay safe for now.
Talk Safe / Plan Safe: Specialized sessions for parents and caregivers to help them navigate difficult conversations with teenagers.
Bereavement Support: Providing guidance and “Supporting Schools Through Loss” programs for educational institutions in North Yorkshire.
Global Thought Leadership: Online events featuring world-class speakers on neurodiversity, LGBTQAI+ mental health, and trauma.

Get Involved in York

The OLLIE Foundation frequently looks for “Team” members in several capacities:

Community Ambassadors: Volunteers in York who help raise awareness and signpost local people to the Trust’s training resources.
Fundraising Teams: Organizing local events—ranging from “Hope Walks” to “Auction of Promises”—to fund training for those who cannot afford it.
Professional Trainers: For those with a background in mental health or education looking to become certified OLLIE trainers.

To apply for this job please visit olliesteam.com.