Personal Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Margate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local family in Margate seeks a personal assistant to support their 14-year-old son with interests in trains and engineering. The role includes community support and requires experience with Autism. Flexible hours are offered, and a driving license is essential. The position pays £12.21 per hour, with holiday pay and travel cost assistance.

Benefits

National Minimum Wage of £12.21 per hour

Holiday pay

Help towards fuel/travel costs

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with Autism is required.
• Flexibility in working hours, especially afternoons and early evenings.
• Access to a car and a clean driving license is important.

Responsibilities

• Support the young person with accessing the community and engaging in his interests.
• Ensure safety and well-being of the young person during outings.
• Maintain good communication with the family.

Skills

Experience with Autism

SEN experience

Adaptability

Good communication skills

Job description

**We are looking for a very special personal assistant (PA) for our 14-year-old Son.**




* To support with his interests in train related/motor/engineering related topics, accessing the community and supporting the Young Person at home. No personal care involved.
* We live on the outskirts of Margate.
* We have allocated 3 hours per week term time and 6 hours per week during non-term time. Hours can be increased over time, if working well.
* Need to be flexible and work afternoons or early evenings, regular hours, or some mornings (which will be pre-planned in advance).
* The young person is physically able. Very good at communicating. However, young person is ASD and a vulnerable individual, therefore we need a sensible person that can adapt and support the young person. Someone with experience in SEN would be an advantage.
* Must be able to work well and gel with the young person and his family.
* A background in working with young people with Autism is required, and possible epilepsy awareness (although well controlled now).
* Access to a car and clean driving license is important, although using public transport is necessary for trips out to support interests.








**National Minimum wage of £12.21 per hour paid, plus (PAYE) + holiday pay and help towards fuel/travel costs.**

**Required enhanced DBS (we can arrange for free, or copy of existing DBS not older than 18 months) plus proof of right to work in UK, if applicable.**





**Vacancy closing date: 31-July-2025**