Evening Personal Assistant for Active 8-Year-Old (Autism)

UDirect Support; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

UDirect Support is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support an energetic 8-year-old boy with autism in Carlisle. You will help him access activities safely in the community, staying calm and patient, and perform personal care tasks as needed.

The role is 15 hours per week, 4pm–9pm, Monday to Friday, with a driving licence and vehicle access required. An Enhanced DBS check is required, and experience with autistic children is highly beneficial.

Qualifications

• An Enhanced DBS Check is required (funded by the employer if not on the Update Service)
• Must be over the age of 18 due to the package requiring personal care.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
• Previous experience supporting autistic children.
• An understanding of alternative communication styles.

Responsibilities

• Support the child to access activities safely in the community.
• Assist with personal care tasks as needed, including pad changes.
• Help manage dysregulation and sensory needs using calm and consistent strategies.
• Spend initial time at home to build a relationship and understand needs before outings.
• Occasionally support the brother when both receive support.

Skills

Enhanced DBS Check

Over 18

Full UK driving licence

Access to a vehicle

Experience supporting autisticchildren

Understanding alternativecommunication

Job description

UDirect Support is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support an energetic 8-year-old boy with autism in Carlisle. You will help him access activities safely in the community, staying calm and patient, and perform personal care tasks as needed.

The role is 15 hours per week, 4pm–9pm, Monday to Friday, with a driving licence and vehicle access required. An Enhanced DBS check is required, and experience with autistic children is highly beneficial.