Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

UKCIL Ltd; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a kind, energetic Personal Assistant to support a 14-year-old young man with autism who is deaf and uses gestures/BSL and a VOCA to communicate. He enjoys swimming and travelling by public transport, and participates in community activities to build social skills.

Hours cover term time weekends, school holidays, and summer holidays, with DBS and references required for the role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism.
• Ability to provide personal care including incontinence.
• Patient, caring and reliable with good risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support accessing community and leisure activities.
• Make outings fun, engaging and safe.
• Provide personal care and assist with daily living tasks.
• Encourage independence and social interaction at an appropriate level.

Skills

Autism support

Personal care

Communication

Job description

Personal Assistant Weekend and School Hols-Teenage Boy-£14.67p/h Cramlington 5-15hrs - Cramlington - NE23

Personal Assistant / Support Worker Needed – Weekend & School Holiday Hours

We are seeking a kind, energetic and reliable Personal Assistant to support a happy 14‑year‑old young man with autism who is deaf and uses gestures/BSL and a VOCA to communicate. He enjoys swimming and water-based activities, travelling on public transport (especially trains), and accessing community activities to build appropriate social interactions.

Hours:

• Term time: 5 hours per week on one weekend day (single 5‑hour block)
• School holidays (excluding summer): 10 hours per week – Tuesday & Thursday or split across two days
• Summer holidays: 15 hours per week – Tuesday & Thursday or split across two days

The role includes:

• Support accessing community and leisure activities
• Making outings fun, engaging and safe
• Providing personal care, including support with incontinence
• Encouraging independence and social interaction at an appropriate level

About you:

• Have life experience and good risk/safety awareness
• Essential experience supporting children with autism
• Experience with deaf or non‑verbal children is advantageous but not required
• Physically able to support active outings such as swimming
• Patient, caring and confident
• No driver required

An Enhanced DBS and references will be necessary.
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys being active and making a positive difference in a young person’s life.