Two Personal Care Assistants for a young boy P/T £13.74/hr in Wooler
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Wooler, NE71 |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | UKCIL |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | d5d20129 |
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Two Personal Care Assistants for a young boy P/T@ £13.74/hr in Wooler
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: d5d20129
To provide support for a 11-year-old male child with Autism and Speech and Language difficulties.
We are looking to recruit two enthusiastic Support Workers for an energetic 10-year-old child who will need 2:1 support. Ideally, you will be creative, full of ideas, and passionate about working with children. This young boy has a beautiful nature and is a kind, caring and gentle child. He loves to be outdoors and visiting places like the woods, castles and National Trust venues; but equally loves some quieter times and activities.Overview of Role:
Play & Engagement: Support him to enjoy his favourite activities within the local community.
Encouraging Positive Behaviour: Assist in developing social interaction skills with other children, as he can struggle to maintain positive routines. He will require encouragement, guidance, and patience, particularly when he becomes frustrated due to his communication difficulties.
Supervision & Safety: Close supervision is required at all times, as he has no awareness of danger.
Personal Care: You will be required to support him with aspects of his personal care.
Medication: There are no medication administration requirements for this role.
Experience: Ideally, you will have experience supporting children with complex needs in a similar role or within a school setting.
Flexibility & Availability: Applicants must have some flexibility during school holidays and be available for one weekday and one weekend day, with flexibility around which days.
Empathy & Patience: You will be expected to build a positive and trusting relationship to help him respond well when experiencing new environments.Hours5 hours per week in all school holiday weeks, except for the 6-week summer holidays when the hours will be 10 hours per week.Rate of pay£13.74 per hour. Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata.Any out-of-pocket expenses will be met by the employer, which will be further explained at interview.Benefit access, ILG PA, which will also be explained at interviewPerson Specification
The successful applicant must:
- Have a positive understanding about children who have disabilities
- Have a genuine interest in working with children with complex needs
- Have a high degree of initiative and be able to respond positively and sensitively to any changes in behaviour
- Be punctual and reliable as the child cannot be left unsupervised
- Be flexible
- Have a happy, positive and caring nature
- Respect confidentiality
The successful candidate will require an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure (DBS), cost to be met by employer.
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Personal Care
- Social + Leisure activities
Training
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
- Own personal car
Medical
- Safe Administration of Medication
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com