Autism Care Assistant for a young person P/T@ £12.10/hr in Harrogate - FTE - £23.6k

UKCIL; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a compassionate Autism Care Assistant for a young person in Harrogate. This part-time role offers flexible working hours, focusing on support for community activities and home care. Candidates are encouraged to apply if they have experience with autism and hold a valid driving license.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably with autism spectrum disorder.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to support personal development.
• Available Wednesday afternoons and one weekend day.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage the child in her activities.
• Provide care after school and during weekends.
• Assist with transportation to community activities.

Skills

Food Hygiene

First Aid

Understanding challenging behaviour

Hand hygiene

Autism / Aspergers

Education

Essential PA Guide

Tools

Full UK driving license

Own personal car

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Autism Care Assistant for a young person P/T@ £12.10/hr in Harrogate - FTE - £23.6k, Harrogate

Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Harrogate, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

31

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

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(1bd0ed0f) I'm looking for a Personal Assistant or Care Assistant for my young person with autism, speech and language delay, but without challenging behaviour. The role involves:

• Looking after her every Wednesday after school (3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
• Supporting her activities in the community or at home for 6 hours on either Saturday or Sunday
• Extra hours available during school holidays

She is a very happy child who enjoys baking, painting, soft play, sensory activities, swimming, riding public transport, and outdoor playparks.

Services:

• Social + Leisure activities

Training:

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation:

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Schedule, Pay & Hours:

Day	Time	Hours
Mon	-	-
Tue	-	-
Wed	3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	4
Thu	-	-
Fri	-	-
Sat	-	6
Sun	-	6

Hourly Rate: £12.10

Weekly Actual Hours: 10.0

Weekly Pay: £121.00

Monthly and Annual figures are approximate based on weekly hours.