Care Assistant for a young person F/T £12.21/hr in Stockton-on-tees - PTE

UKCIL; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving agency is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant in Stockton-on-Tees to support a young boy with autism. Responsibilities include assisting with daily care routines, engaging in sensory play, and accompanying him during appointments. The ideal candidate will have experience with children with autism, be emotionally intuitive, and possess good communication skills. This role offers a competitive rate of £12.21/hr and requires a full driving license.

Qualifications

• Prior experience caring for children with autism and developmental delays is essential.
• Comfortable with basic medical care or open to training.
• Enhanced DBS check or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the child's daily care routine.
• Engage in communication and sensory play.
• Accompany the child on outings and therapy appointments.

Skills

Caring for children with autism and developmental delays

Good communication skills

Emotional intuition

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant for a young person F/T @ £12.21/hr in Stockton-on-Tees - PTE

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: b20116b6

Looking for a friendly personal assistant for a child in Hartburn. Client is a happy eleven year old boy who enjoys watching his iPad and playing with sensory toys. He has autism, global developmental delay and cardiopulmonary hypertension. We are looking for a friendly, experienced carer to help support him at home and occasionally to go out into the community. To help support family life and to be with client if his parents and siblings are going out or busy with other tasks. This is a hands-on, one-on-one care role focused on helping our child with everyday activities and ensuring their safety, comfort, and emotional well-being. You’ll be supporting:

• Daily care routine (toileting & feeding)
• Communication and sensory play, using visuals or alternative strategies
• Simple educational activities or therapy tasks
• Managing challenging behavior calmly and positively
• Keeping their environment safe, clean, and organized
• Accompanying on outings & therapy appointments. Taking him in sensory playground.

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience caring for children with autism and developmental delays (essential)
• Kind, patient, and emotionally intuitive
• Comfortable with basic medical care (or open to training)
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow care routines
• Good communication skills and a respectful approach to working in a family home
• Enhanced DBS check (or willing to get one)
• Full driver’s license and own vehicle

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience with non-verbal children or background in disability support, special education, or child development
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Understanding of sensory needs and behavior regulation

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• First Aid
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com