Autism Care Assistant for a young person P/T@ £12.10/hr in Harrogate - FTE - £23.6k

TN United Kingdom; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Personal Assistant or Care Assistant for a young person with autism in Harrogate. The role involves after-school care and weekend support, with opportunities for extra hours during school holidays. Candidates must have relevant training and a driving license.

Qualifications

• Essential PA Guide training required.
• Full UK driving license and personal car needed.

Responsibilities

• Looking after a young person with autism after school.
• Supporting activities in the community or at home.

Skills

Safeguarding Adults/Children

Understanding challenging behaviour

Food Hygiene

First Aid

Hand hygiene

Autism / Aspergers

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Autism Care Assistant for a young person P/T@ £12.10/hr in Harrogate - FTE - £23.6k, Harrogate

Client: UKCIL

Location: Harrogate, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Reference: 1bd0ed0f

I'm looking for a Personal Assistant or Care Assistant for a young person with autism, speech and language delay, but without challenging behaviour. The role involves looking after her every Wednesday after school (3.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.) and supporting her activities in the community or at home for 6 hours on either Saturday or Sunday. Extra hours may be available during school holidays. She is a very happy child who enjoys baking, painting, soft plays, sensory activities, swimming, riding public transport, and outdoor playparks.

Services include:

• Social + Leisure activities

Training required:

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation requirement:

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Schedule, Pay & Hours:

• Time: Mon - Sun, various shifts (morning, afternoon, evening, overnight)
• Pay: £12.10/hr
• Weekly hours: 10.0