Autism/ADHD Support Worker / Personal Assistant | Morpeth | £14.67ph - Term-time only

UKCIL Ltd.; Morpeth; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a caring Autism/ADHD Support Worker to provide 1:1 support for a teenage girl in Morpeth. The role is term-time only, 10 hours per week, with a fixed term to July 2027, and pay £14.67 per hour.

Must have driving licence and access to own vehicle. You will help Bella build confidence, independence and life skills through activities she enjoys, including Roblox, Minecraft, swimming and outings, both at home and in the community.

Formación

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Understanding of autism and ADHD and sensory processing differences.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to support social, leisure and community activities.
• Understanding of safeguarding.

Responsabilidades

• Provide 1:1 support for a teenage girl at home and in the community.
• Assist with confidence, independence and life skills.
• Travel to activities using your own vehicle.
• Support social, leisure and community activities.
• Keep safeguarding and welfare of the pupil as a priority.

Conocimientos

Experience with children/young people

Understanding of autism and ADHD

Full UK driving licence

Access to own vehicle

Social & leisure activities support

Safeguarding awareness

Descripción del empleo

Autism/ADHD Support Worker / Personal Assistant | Morpeth | £14.67ph - Term-time only

10 hours per week | Term Time Only (38 weeks per year) | Fixed Term to July 2027 - Ideal for candidate who is looking to work in term-time only.

An opportunity has arisen for a caring, reliable and patient Personal Assistant/Support Worker to provide 1:1 support for a teenage girl in Morpeth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and Separation Anxiety Disorder. The role will involve supporting Bella at home and in the local community, helping her build confidence, independence, practical life skills and social opportunities through activities she enjoys. Bella enjoys Roblox, Minecraft, trampolining, swimming, shopping trips, cafés and community activities. A driver with access to their own vehicle is essential as support will include travelling to leisure activities, swimming sessions and local outings. Hours are 10 per week during term time, ideally across 2 to 3 weekday afternoons until approximately 6pm. The family can be flexible around Bella's educational timetable. This role would suit someone with experience as a:

• Personal Assistant (PA)
• Support Worker
• Autism Support Worker
• SEN Support Worker
• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Children's Support Worker

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Understanding of autism, ADHD and sensory processing differences
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to own vehicle
• Ability to support social, leisure and community activities
• Understanding of safeguarding

We are looking for someone who is calm, patient, reliable and encouraging. Experience supporting children or young people with autism, ADHD or additional needs is essential. An understanding of sensory needs and strategies for supporting challenging behaviour would be beneficial. Due to sensory sensitivities, a non-smoker is preferred.

Rate of Pay: £14.67 per hour

Hours: 10 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year)

Contract: Fixed term until 16 July 2027

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car