Autism Care Assistant for a person P/T@ £13.74/hr in Bedlington - FTE - £26.8k - Bedlington - NE22

UKCIL Ltd; North East, Bedlington; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Autism Care Assistant to provide essential support to a young woman, ensuring her independence and well-being. This part-time role involves assisting with daily routines, household tasks, and community activities, making a significant impact on her life. Ideal candidates will have experience in autism support and a caring nature. Flexibility and proactivity are key, as each day brings unique challenges and opportunities. Join a rewarding mission to empower individuals and help them thrive in their daily lives.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year, pro-rata

Expenses met by employer

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience working as a support worker with adults with autism is ideal.
• Must respect confidentiality and have a positive understanding of disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support with enabling independence and building up routines.
• Assist with household tasks including laundry and dishes.
• Support with eating meals regularly and batch cooking.

Skills

Experience with autism

Understanding of neurodiversity

Reliability

Proactivity

Confidentiality

Positive attitude

Education

Experience as a support worker

Tools

Public transport

Business insurance for car

Job description

Autism Care Assistant for a person P/T @ £13.74/hr in Bedlington - FTE - £26.8k - Bedlington - NE22

We are looking for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a young woman to enable her to live her life in the way she wants and to enable her independence.
This is a temporary role to cover long term leave until end June 2025. After this, there will be holiday and sickness cover on offer.

As she is Autistic, she requires some support in her daily life to ensure she has a routine to manage basic tasks such as cooking and eating regularly, keeping on top of washing and laundry, and household admin tasks.

There are 2 dogs within the home, one being a puppy, and although your role is not to look after them, you should be confident around dogs. It will be an advantage if you have experience of autism/supporting people with autism and have knowledge of neurodiversity.

You should be aware of and respect confidentiality while at work, be trustworthy and reliable. This role is for 3 hours per week which will be to cover supporting with admin tasks, going out into the community, and support with making a plan for the week ahead, and possibly support with batch cooking.

Being Autistic means that each day is different and can cause fatigue and burn out. We would like this role to support to avoid getting to the point of burn out and so that a routine can be built up to prevent this. We would also like the PA to be able to suggest things to do out in the community, so you should be willing to be proactive in finding various activities to take part in.

We would prefer you to be a car driver with your own transport; however, this isn’t essential as public transport can be used. Expenses will be met by your employer.
Hours - 3 hours per week, days to be discussed in interview

MAIN DUTIES

1. Support with enabling independence and building up routines
2. Assist with taking part in activities and pursuing hobbies and interests
3. Ensure safety when out and about
4. Support with household tasks including laundry and dishes
5. Support with eating meals regularly and batch cooking

Rate of pay £13.74 per hour. Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata.
Person Specification

1. Ideally have experience working as a support worker with adults with autism.
2. Have a positive understanding towards people with disabilities.
3. Have a genuine interest in working within social care.
4. Have a high degree of initiative.
5. Be punctual and reliable.
6. Be flexible.
7. Have a happy, positive, and caring nature.
8. Respect confidentiality.
9. Car driver preferable and must have business insurance.
10. An Enhanced DBS Check is required, cost to be met by employer.