Part-Time Child Support Assistant for Autism/ADHD

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living is hiring a Female Child Support Assistant for 6 hours per week during school holidays to support a 10-year-old girl with Autism/ADHD. The role is on-site in Harrogate and requires experience with children and calm handling of behavioural challenges.

Pay is £13.79 per hour, and mileage is paid when the child is in the car. An Enhanced DBS is required, and the post is open to females only under the Equality Act 2010. A driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children (2+ years preferred).
• Experience with Autism/ADHD is preferred.
• Driving licence is advantageous for mileage payments.

Responsibilities

• Assist and accompany a 10-year-old girl on walks, to the park and to playgroups.
• Support her during activities and ensure safety during outings.
• Provide companionship and monitoring during scheduled hours in school holidays.

Skills

Experience with children

Autism/ADHD experience

Driving Licence (preferred)

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living is hiring a Female Child Support Assistant for 6 hours per week during school holidays to support a 10-year-old girl with Autism/ADHD. The role is on-site in Harrogate and requires experience with children and calm handling of behavioural challenges.

Pay is £13.79 per hour, and mileage is paid when the child is in the car. An Enhanced DBS is required, and the post is open to females only under the Equality Act 2010. A driving licence is preferred.