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 care organization is seeking a part-time Care Assistant for a young boy with autism in Stockton-on-Tees. The role involves providing personal care, engaging in daily activities, and supporting the child in a home setting. Applicants should have experience with autism, good communication skills, and a full driving license. The position offers £12.21/hr and requires a kind and patient attitude. Enhanced DBS check necessary.

Qualifications

• Prior experience caring for children with autism and developmental delays.
• Comfortable with basic medical care or willing to train.
• Enhanced DBS check or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support daily care routine including toileting and feeding.
• Engage in communication and sensory play.
• Accompany on outings and therapy appointments.

Skills

Experience caring for children with autism

Good communication skills

Kind and patient

Reliable and punctual

Education

First Aid and CPR certification

Tools

Own personal car

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

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

Key Responsibilities

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

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

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

• Continence Care

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com