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

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

Job summary

A children's care provider is seeking a part-time Care Assistant in Stockton-on-Tees to provide support to a young boy with autism and developmental delays. The successful candidate will assist with daily routines, engage in sensory and educational activities, and ensure the child's wellbeing and safety. Candidates should have prior experience with children with special needs and possess good communication skills. A driver's license and personal vehicle are required for this role, which offers a rate of £12.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior experience caring for children with autism and developmental delays is essential.
• Must be kind, patient, and emotionally intuitive.
• A full driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily care routines including toileting and feeding.
• Engage in communication and sensory play activities.
• Attend therapy appointments and outings with the child.

Skills

Experience caring for children with autism and developmental delays

Kindness

Patience

Emotional intuition

Good communication skills

Job description

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

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: a2ac21fc

Personal Assistant for a child in Hartburn. 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

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities

Training

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

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Continence Care

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com