Personal Assistant required to support male aged 6 years who lives in Newton Aycliffe.
| Posting date: | 04 March 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Newton Aycliffe, DL5 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | UKCIL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d349385a |
Summary
Personal Assistant required to support male aged 6 years who lives in Newton Aycliffe.
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: d349385a
Personal Assistant required to support male aged 6 years who lives in Newton Aycliffe.
The young person is autistic and nonspeaking.
They require support to access the community during school holidays.
The young person enjoys activities such as going to the park and for walks, visiting museums such as Locomotion and Hopetown, soft play, swimming and trampolining.
They also enjoy car/bus/train rides, visits to the seaside when the weather permits, sensory rooms and small, relaxed group activities with other SEND children.
Hours /Wage6 hours per week during school holidays, £13 per hour for employed workers. (£16 per hour if self-employed).
The young person requires 6 hours per week during school holidays, between the hours of 8am and 2pm on a Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.
DutiesDuties include helping the young person access the community.
The young person is fully incontinent and requires support with all aspects of personal care. Preparation of light meals such as cheese sandwiches, chicken nuggets, chips and pizza also required.
Additional Requirements/InformationExperience with SEND children, specifically autistic children and those with learning disabilities and anxiety, is not required but desirable.
Basic knowledge around Makaton, visual supports and AAC devices is also desirable.
Driver’s licence and own car is essential.
Due to the young person’s anxiety, care might occasionally be required within yours or their own home.
(Enhanced DBS will be required, employer will cover the cost)
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care
- Social + Leisure activities
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com