Care Assistant for a young boy P/T@ £16.41/hr in Berwick-upon-tweed - FTE - £23.4k

TN United Kingdom; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a committed Care Assistant to support an 8-year-old boy diagnosed with autism in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The role involves providing community activities, building relationships, and ensuring the child's well-being. Flexibility in hours and a positive attitude are essential for this part-time position.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday (pro-rata)

Out-of-pocket expenses met by Employer

Qualifications

• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check required.
• Valid UK driving license and Business Insurance essential for car use.

Responsibilities

• Provide 4 hours per week during school holidays, increasing to 8 hours during summer.
• Build a secure relationship with the young boy and his family.
• Administer medication if necessary; full training provided.

Skills

High degree of initiative

Punctual and reliable

Flexible

Happy, positive, caring nature

Outgoing personality

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Care Assistant for a young boy P/T@ £16.41/hr in Berwick-upon-tweed - FTE - £23.4k, Berwick-upon-Tweed

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Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Berwick-upon-Tweed, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Reference

(ce4) We are looking to recruit a committed enabler to support an 8-year-old young boy diagnosed with autism. The support involves providing various activities within the local community, including walks in parks, countryside, and woodlands, as well as occasional drives in the car.

Main Duties

1. Provide 4 hours per week during 7 weeks of the school holidays, increasing to 8 hours per week during the 6 weeks of summer.
2. Build a secure relationship with the young boy and his family.
3. Encourage appropriate interactions during activities.
4. Prompt the young boy with toileting needs when required.
5. Administer medication if necessary; full training will be provided.

Essential Criteria

• High degree of initiative.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Flexible.
• Happy, positive, caring nature.
• Outgoing personality.

Rates of pay

£16.41 per hour. 5.6 weeks holiday (pro-rata). Out-of-pocket expenses will be met by the Employer. This post requires a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references (cost to be met by Employer). A valid UK driving license and Business Insurance are essential for car use.

Additional Information

These hours can be arranged flexibly with the employer.

Services

Social + Leisure activities

Training

Essential PA Guide, Safeguarding Adults/Children, Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

Full UK driving license, Own personal car

Schedule, Pay & Hours

Hours vary by day; details provided in the schedule. Pay rate: £16.41/hr. Weekly, monthly, and annual pay details are specified.