Personal Assistant/Carer – Thirsk – D944

Nycil; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 6,888,000 - 7,439,000; Part time

Job summary

Nycil is seeking an experienced Part-time Personal Assistant/carer to support a 10-year-old non-verbal boy with profound autism and ADHD. The role is 6.5 hours per week, mainly during school holidays and weekends, with occasional afterschool sessions.

You will provide compassionate 1:1 care in the family home, adapt to his communication style, ensure safeguarding, assist with daily routines, personal care, meals, and engage in sensory activities. Own transport and an enhanced DBS are essential.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required.
• Own transport is essential due to location.
• Experience with children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding at all times and active supervision.
• Carry out daily care, assist dressing and eating safely.
• Provide 1:1 interactions and sensory activities (bubble play, DVDs, indoor trampoline).
• Support with snacks/drinks choices and local outings when appropriate.

Skills

Autism experience

Non-verbal communication

1:1 care

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Part‑time Personal Assistant/carer for school holidays, weekends and an occasional afterschool support for a 10 year old non‑verbal boy who has profound autism & ADHD.

We need a kind, understanding, approachable person with extensive experience in a similar role, caring on a 1:1 basis for a child or young person. The care will be provided within the family home most of the time. You must be willing to adapt to the boy's communication style (hand gestures and eye contact).

Duties: Safeguarding at all times, eventually taking him for local walks, swimming etc. Help with choices of snacks/drinks. Engage in a 1:1 with communication activities ie; bubble play, watching DVD's, indoor trampoline, helping him with his vestibular and deep pressure sensory needs. Responsible for all daily care needs during working hours, helping him get dressed, personal care and helping him eat safely

Requirements: Own transport is essential due to the location of family's home. An enhanced DBS. Experience in working with children with special needs/autism . Due to his neurodiversity he has no sense of danger, the PA will need to be fit and able to react quickly during certain situations.

Rate of Pay: £15 per hour

Average hours: 6.5 per week