Care Assistant for a young boy F/T@ £12.21/hr in LS27 - FTE - £0.0k - LEEDS - LS27

UKCIL Ltd; West Yorkshire, Leeds; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for a young boy with severe autism in West Yorkshire. The role involves engaging him in community activities, providing personal care, and supporting his daily routines. The ideal candidate should be reliable, physically fit, and preferably experienced with autism. Driving is essential for this position as public transport can be overwhelming for the child. The role offers flexible hours, primarily on Sundays, with potential for additional hours during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience with severe autism preferred.
• Time-efficient and reliable.
• Physical fitness important due to active nature of the boy.

Responsibilities

• Engaging in community activities and exploring parks.
• Managing occasional intimate care needs.
• Supervising meal times and supporting daily activities.

Skills

Reliability

Physical Fitness

Experience with Severe Autism

Job description

Care Assistant for a Young Boy - Full Time @ £12.21/hr in LS27

We are seeking a caring and reliable care assistant for an 11-year-old boy. The role involves engaging in community activities, exploring open spaces, parks, and quiet areas. Driving is essential, as he can become overwhelmed and stressed on public transport. Responsibilities include managing occasional intimate care needs, supervising meal times, and supporting his daily activities.

Joe is severely autistic, non-verbal, with a global developmental delay, traits of ADHD, and a well-managed metabolic disorder. The ideal candidate should be time-efficient, reliable, and preferably experienced with severe autism. Physical fitness is important as Joe is very active.

The position involves 5 hours per week on Sundays, with potential for additional hours during school holidays, and occasional cover during holidays or sickness.

Services Provided

• Personal Care
• Social and Leisure Activities
• Supporting Independence
• Training
• Safeguarding (Adults/Children)
• First Aid
• Autism / Aspergers Support
• Transportation (Full UK driving license and own car required)
• Medical Support, including Continence Care

Schedule, Pay & Hours

The schedule includes hours across mornings, afternoons, and evenings, with overnight options (Awake or Sleep). Specific timings can be discussed.