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

TN United Kingdom; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support a young boy with Autism in Whitley Bay. This part-time role involves engaging him in community activities, ensuring his safety, and providing personal care. The ideal candidate will have experience with children with special needs, a positive attitude, and the ability to manage challenging behaviors. This rewarding position offers the chance to make a real difference in a child's life while enjoying a flexible work schedule. If you're proactive, confident, and passionate about social care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro-rata annually

Mileage reimbursement

Enhanced DBS check covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism/ADHD is preferred.
• Ability to set boundaries and be firm when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engaging in stimulating activities and hobbies.
• Ensure safety during outings and support personal care tasks.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Experience with ADHD

Positive attitude towards disabilities

Ability to manage challenging behaviors

Proactivity in suggesting activities

Education

Training in safe restraint techniques

Tools

Vehicle with business insurance

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

Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Whitley Bay, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

11f5f40292f8

Job Views:

6

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are currently looking to recruit a Support Worker to provide support for a 7-year-old boy diagnosed with Autism, with delayed social development. Your role will be to enable him to access the community safely, participate in activities he enjoys, and have time away from his family. Support will mainly be community-based, with some time at home.

The boy is energetic, enjoys social interactions, and requires constant supervision for safety, especially outdoors, as he often runs off and lacks danger awareness. You should be comfortable supporting with challenging behaviors, such as throwing and hitting, and be aware of safe restraint techniques, with training provided if needed.

Activities include visits to soft play, bowling, walks, and parks. The role involves physical activity, so good health and the ability to support with lifting and physical engagement are essential. Experience supporting children with ASD/Autism/ADHD is preferred, along with the ability to set boundaries and be firm when necessary.

The candidate should be fun, outgoing, confident, and capable of discipline. Personal care tasks like toileting, cleaning, and handwashing are part of the role. Owning a vehicle with business insurance is advantageous, with mileage reimbursed. Proactivity in suggesting community activities is encouraged.

Main Duties

• Assist with engaging in stimulating activities and hobbies
• Ensure safety during outings
• Support participation in activities
• Assist with personal care tasks

Pay Rate

£13.09 per hour. Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro-rata annually.

Person Specification

• Experience with children or adults, especially with Autism or ADHD
• Positive attitude towards people with disabilities
• Interest in social care
• Initiative, confidence, reliability, flexibility
• Positive, caring nature, respect for confidentiality

Car driver with business insurance preferred. An Enhanced DBS check is required, with costs covered by the employer.

Working Hours

4 hours/week during term time and 8 hours/week during school holidays, with detailed schedule and pay outlined.