Personal Assistant Required - Supporting a Young Girl with Autism - Ashington - £14.67

UKCIL Ltd.; Ashington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a Personal Assistant in Ashington to help a 5-year-old girl with autism enjoy community activities while staying safe. The role requires patience, energy, vigilance, and some personal care support, with a driving license.

The position is 4 hours per week during school holidays, paid at £14.67 per hour, and involves supporting outings and sensory play, with references and DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience caring for children with ASD is preferred.
• Comfortable in community/outings and risk awareness.
• Willing to undergo DBS check and provide references.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support as needed.
• Support child's participation in social and leisure activities.
• Maintain safety and monitor hazards in community and at home.

Skills

Experience with autism

Patience and reliability

Active and vigilant

Personal care awareness

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Personal Assistant Required - Supporting a Young Girl with Autism - Ashington - £14.67

Personal Assistant Required - Supporting a Young Girl with Autism

£14.67 per hour | 4 hours per week during school holidays only

A caring, energetic, and reliable Personal Assistant is required to support a happy and engaging 5-year-old girl with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This young girl is non-verbal and has no awareness of danger, so she always requires close supervision. She is generally easy-going and enjoys a range of sensory activities. She loves bouncing on the trampoline, visiting the aquarium, and exploring new environments. The role is focused on supporting her to access fun and stimulating activities in the community while ensuring her safety and wellbeing. Due to her curiosity, she can be quick to run towards something that interests her, so the successful applicant will need to be physically active, vigilant, and able to respond calmly in changing situations. Some personal care support will also be required, as she still wears nappies.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Fun, animated and enthusiastic
• Reliable, patient and caring
• Experienced in supporting children with additional needs
• Confident managing risks and maintaining safety in the community
• Physically fit and able to keep up with an active child
• Knowledgeable about autism and sensory needs

Hours of work: 4 hours per week during school holidays only (13 weeks per year), ideally delivered as one 4-hour session on a weekday.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference to a young child's life while supporting her development, confidence, and enjoyment of activities in the community. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car