Personal Assistant – School Holiday Support - Ashington Employed or Self- Employed

UKCIL Ltd.; Ashington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young person with autism and anxiety during school holidays in Ashington. The role focuses on helping the young person access social and leisure activities, build confidence and independence.

Hours are 4 hours per week across school holidays; rates are £14.67 per hour for employed status or £18.92 per hour for self-employed status. A DBS check is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a young person with autism and anxiety.
• Ability to build rapport and encourage independence.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.
• Willing to undergo enhanced DBS check where required.

Responsibilities

• Support access to social and leisure activities during school holidays.
• Accompanying the young person to archery sessions and community outings.
• Encouraging independence and confidence.
• Providing patient, positive and reassuring support.

Skills

Patient

Encouraging

Persuasive

Understanding of autism and anxiety

Job description

Personal Assistant – School Holiday Support - Ashington Employed or Self- Employed

Location: Ashington, Northumberland

Hours: 4 hours per week during school holidays only (13 weeks per year)

Employed Rate of Pay: £14.67 per hour Self-Employed Rate of Pay - £18.92 per hour

A Personal Assistant is required to support a young person with autism and anxiety to access social and leisure activities during school holidays. The young person enjoys activities such as archery, swimming, visiting bookshops, and community outings. Support will focus on building confidence, encouraging independence and helping them engage in activities they enjoy.

Duties include:

• Supporting access to social and leisure activities
• Accompanying the young person to archery sessions and community outings
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Providing patient, positive, and reassuring support

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, persuasive and encouraging
• Understanding of autism and anxiety
• Reliable and able to build a positive rapport
• Comfortable supporting a young person in the community

No preference regarding age or gender.

Hours available:

• Thursday afternoons, approximately 3pm–5pm (archery)
• Additional 2-hour afternoon session, flexible by agreement

Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check where required.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent
• Self Employed

Training

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

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car