Compassionate Personal Care Assistant for Autistic Child

People Plus Group LTD; Chatham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A child support organization in Chatham seeks a Personal Assistant to provide home and community support for a young boy with autism. Candidates must be flexible, reliable, and able to communicate effectively. You will motivate him to participate in activities, assist with personal care, and ensure his safety. This role offers £12.21 per hour, with a commitment of 6-8 hours weekly based on term schedules.

Qualifications

• Understanding of autism essential.
• DBS Check will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Identify local social activities.
• Motivating and encouraging to take part in new things.
• Helping to develop social skills.
• Supporting with personal care.
• Transporting the child to and from activities.

Skills

Imagination in relation to activities

Good sense of humour

Flexible, reliable and honest

Physically fit, agile and energetic

Understanding of autism

Ability to utilise a range of communication methods

Job description

A child support organization in Chatham seeks a Personal Assistant to provide home and community support for a young boy with autism. Candidates must be flexible, reliable, and able to communicate effectively. You will motivate him to participate in activities, assist with personal care, and ensure his safety. This role offers £12.21 per hour, with a commitment of 6-8 hours weekly based on term schedules.