PA for Autistic Child – Community & Home Support

UKCIL Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UKCIL in Bristol/Nailsea is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young child, 5 hours per day, 52 weeks per year, at £17.15 per hour. The role is full-time and involves community activities, safeguarding, and helping the child gain new skills.

The child is non-verbal with autism and may run off; the PA must maintain safety and provide patient, flexible support. Occasional Saturday mornings and holidays are possible; background checks and safeguarding training may be required.

Qualifications

• The child is non-verbal, autistic, and has no sense of danger.
• PA must be aware the child could run off; safeguard awareness required.
• Ideally Saturday mornings and during school holidays; 52 weeks a year.
• Hourly rate details: £17.15/hr for self-employed PAs; lower for employed PA.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance to the child in the community to develop skills.
• Engage in social and leisure activities with the child.
• Provide training and support appropriate to the child's needs.
• Follow safeguarding practices for adults and children.

Job description

UKCIL in Bristol/Nailsea is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young child, 5 hours per day, 52 weeks per year, at £17.15 per hour. The role is full-time and involves community activities, safeguarding, and helping the child gain new skills.

The child is non-verbal with autism and may run off; the PA must maintain safety and provide patient, flexible support. Occasional Saturday mornings and holidays are possible; background checks and safeguarding training may be required.