Care Assistant for a young person P/T@ £13.09/hr in Hexham - FTE - £25.5k

UKCIL; Hexham; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Care Assistant to support a 10-year-old child with severe learning disabilities in Hexham. The role involves facilitating social activities and requires experience with children with complex needs. Flexibility in working days and a driving license are essential. Competitive pay based on part-time hours and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual holiday entitlement

Out-of-pocket expenses paid

Qualifications

• Experience with children with disabilities required.
• Must have a caring and proactive approach.
• Driving license and Enhanced DBS check needed.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with severe learning disabilities to engage in social activities.
• Help with transport and assistive activities like swimming and trampolining.
• Work flexible hours between term times and school holidays.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Interest in working with complex needs

Proactive and caring attitude

Tools

Full UK driving license

Personal car

Job description

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Care Assistant for a young person P/T@ £13.09/hr in Hexham - FTE - £25.5k, Hexham

Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Hexham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Reference: (2a22e) To provide support for a 10-year-old male child with severe learning disabilities and depletion on the 19th Chromosome, which causes learning difficulties and communication problems, affecting his development and understanding. He also has poor fine and gross motor control.

Main Duties: We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to enable this child to access social and leisure activities in the local community. Due to his learning disabilities and rural location, engaging with peers outside of school is challenging. The support worker will help him enjoy activities such as swimming, soft play, role play, trampolining, clip and climb, and bus travel. He wishes to join nearby social groups to make friends.

Hours: 7 hours per week during term time and 10 hours during school holidays. Hours include travel time from home. Flexibility regarding days is preferred and can be discussed.

Pay: £13.09/hour. Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks/year (pro-rata). Out-of-pocket expenses paid by employer.

Person Specification: The applicant must:

• Have experience and positive understanding of children with disabilities
• Be genuinely interested in working with children with complex needs
• Be proactive, punctual, reliable, flexible, positive, and caring
• Respect confidentiality

Additional requirements: Driving license and insurance for business use are essential. The candidate will need an Enhanced DBS check, paid for by the employer.

Services:

• Social & Leisure activities

Training:

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children

Transportation:

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Schedule & Hours:

Support scheduled on weekdays, with flexible days. Hours per week: 7 during term, 10 during holidays. Pay rate: £13.09/hr.

Weekly pay: £92; Monthly and annual figures depend on hours worked.