Care Assistant for a teenage boy P/T@ £13.09/hr in Blyth - FTE - £25.5k

TN United Kingdom; Blyth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide essential support for a teenage boy with complex needs. This role involves offering 1:1 assistance both at home and in the community, ensuring the young man can engage in activities that cater to his interests while maintaining his independence. The ideal candidate will possess a genuine passion for working with children with disabilities, demonstrating patience, reliability, and a caring nature. Join a rewarding environment where your contributions make a significant difference in the life of a young individual.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

DBS check costs covered

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with disabilities is essential.
• Ability to remain patient and sensitive to behavioral changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 enabling support for a young boy in home and community.
• Assist in accessing age-appropriate activities and interests.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Positive understanding of complex needs

Patience and sensitivity

Reliability and punctuality

Flexibility

Communication skills

Tools

Full UK driving license

Personal car

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Care Assistant for a teenage boy P/T@ £13.09/hr in Blyth - FTE - £25.5k, Blyth

Client: UKCIL

Location: Blyth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are looking to recruit a support worker to provide 1:1 enabling support for a young man both within his own home and in the local community, accessing age-appropriate activities.

The child has a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, OCD, and dyspraxia. He is a happy, pleasant young man with sound verbal communication skills and can manage his own personal care.

He has a keen interest in transport, including buses and trains, and enjoys being out on these. Due to sensory issues around hearing, he prefers quieter activities in the community, such as SEN soft play sessions. Support in accessing these activities and supporting his interests is preferred.

There will be no medication to be administered in this role.

Rate of Pay: £13.09 per hour

Hours Breakdown:

• 4 hours per week during term time – evenings/weekends
• 8 hours per week during school holidays – more flexibility required

Person Specification

• Experience and positive understanding of children with disabilities
• Genuine interest in working with young people with complex needs
• Patience, positivity, and sensitivity to behavioral changes
• High initiative
• Punctuality and reliability
• Flexibility
• Happy, positive, and caring nature
• Respect for confidentiality

A car driver is essential, insured for business use. Mileage will be paid accordingly.

A full enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required; costs will be covered by the employer.

Services:

• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training:

• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation:

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Schedule, Pay & Hours

4 hours/week during term time (evenings/weekends), 8 hours/week during holidays. Flexibility required.