Autism Support: Personal Care Assistant (Part-Time)

UKCIL Ltd.; Consett; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a Personal Care Assistant in Whittonstall to support a quiet, friendly young man with autism. The role is part-time at £14.67 per hour, averaging 5.54 hours per week across 24 hours per calendar month, with flexible scheduling.

We value a calm, patient, and consistent approach. Driving license and own car are preferred for community outings. Training includes safeguarding, moving & handling, and autism awareness to help build independence and confidence.

Qualifications

• Patient and kind with ability to adapt to routines.
• Experience supporting someone with autism preferred.
• Ability to create positive experiences around food and daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Developing everyday independence and confidence.
• Preparing meals and learning cooking skills, offering reassurance about food safety and creating positive experiences around food.
• Personal care and hygiene, alongside everyday household tasks.
• Accessing the community, going to the gym, and exploring new activities that suit his interests and needs.
• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Autism awareness

Job description

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a Personal Care Assistant in Whittonstall to support a quiet, friendly young man with autism. The role is part-time at £14.67 per hour, averaging 5.54 hours per week across 24 hours per calendar month, with flexible scheduling.

We value a calm, patient, and consistent approach. Driving license and own car are preferred for community outings. Training includes safeguarding, moving & handling, and autism awareness to help build independence and confidence.