Care Assistant for a person P/T@ £13.09/hr in Bedlington - FTE - £25.5k

TN United Kingdom; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

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Care Assistant for a person P/T @ £13.09/hr in Bedlington - FTE - £25.5k, Bedlington

Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Bedlington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

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(97d) We are looking for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a young woman to enable her to live her life in the way she wants and to promote her independence.

She is Autistic and requires support in her daily routines, such as cooking, eating, laundry, and household tasks.

There are two dogs in the home; while not responsible for them, you should be comfortable around dogs.

Experience with autism/supporting people with autism and knowledge of neurodiversity is advantageous.

You should be trustworthy, reliable, and respect confidentiality.

This role involves 3 hours per week, supporting with admin tasks, community outings, planning, and possibly batch cooking.

Being Autistic means each day can vary, leading to fatigue or burnout. The role aims to support routine building and prevent burnout.

You should be proactive in suggesting community activities. A driver with own transport is preferred, but public transport is acceptable; expenses are covered.

Hours: 3 hours per week, days to be discussed at interview.

Main Duties:

• Support independence and routines
• Assist in activities and hobbies
• Ensure safety during outings
• Support household tasks
• Assist with meals and batch cooking

Pay: £13.09/hr. Holidays: 5.6 weeks/year, pro-rata.

Person Specification:

• Experience supporting adults with autism (preferred)
• Positive attitude towards disabilities
• Interest in social care
• Initiative, punctuality, reliability
• Flexibility, caring nature
• Confidentiality
• Driving license and insurance preferred
• Enhanced DBS check required (cost covered by employer)

Services:

Meal Preparation, Domestic Care, Social & Leisure Activities, Support for independence

Training:

PA Guide, Safeguarding, Autism/Aspergers

Transportation:

Full UK driving license, own car

Schedule & Pay:

3 hours/week, pay £13.09/hr, weekly £39, monthly/annual figures as applicable.