Personal Care Assistant for a young boy P/T 4 to 8 hours £13.74/hr in Cramlington

UKCIL; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Cramlington is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to support a young boy with complex needs. The role involves providing close supervision, assisting with personal care, and enabling participation in local leisure activities. Applicants should have experience with children with disabilities, a positive attitude, and a full driving license. This role offers flexible working hours of 4-8 hours per week at a rate of £13.74 per hour.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata

Training provided

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with disabilities required.
• Genuine interest in supporting children with complex needs.
• Must have a full, clean driving licence for business use.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 close supervision for the child.
• Support with personal care activities.
• Enable access to community leisure activities.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Understanding of complex needs

Punctuality

Reliability

Flexibility

Positive and caring nature

Respect for confidentiality

Job description

Personal Care Assistant for a Young Boy

We are seeking an experienced and caring Personal Assistant to support a 6-year-old male child with a rare and complex genetic condition. The child has vision impairment, mobility difficulties, and several food intolerances, and is unable to communicate verbally.

The successful applicant will provide 1:1 close supervision, support with personal care, and enable the child to access leisure activities in the local community, such as playgrounds, soft play areas, and water play.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 close supervision for the child
• Support with personal care
• Enable the child to access leisure activities in the local community

Person Specification

• Experience and positive understanding of working with children with disabilities
• Genuine interest in working with children with complex needs
• High degree of initiative
• Punctual and reliable
• Flexible and happy, positive, and caring nature
• Respect confidentiality

The successful applicant will be required to undertake training, which will be provided, and have a full, clean driving licence, with insurance for business use. An Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure (DBS) will be required, with the cost met by the employer.

Hours: 4 hours per week during term-time weeks on Saturdays, and 8 hours per week during school holiday weeks. Rate of pay: £13.74 per hour, with holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please note that we are committed to equality and diversity, and welcome applications from diverse candidates.