Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

UKCIL Ltd; Seahouses; On-site; GBP 2,755,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd in Seahouses is seeking a caring and reliable Support Worker to assist a 19-year-old young man with Autism and ADHD. The role provides 1:1 support to help him access the community, develop social skills and build independence.

Responsibilities include helping him engage in social and leisure activities, learn life skills such as budgeting, shop independently, and use public transport. The work focuses on confidence, safety, and wellbeing, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism and similar needs.
• Patient, understanding, and able to build a positive, supportive relationship.
• Ability to encourage independence while providing guidance.
• Experience in disability, education, or support work (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Accessing social and leisure activities in the community.
• Developing social skills and building new friendships.
• Learning and practising life skills, including budgeting and managing money.
• Shopping independently.
• Learning to use public transport.
• Promoting confidence, independence, and positive wellbeing.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with

Patient and supportive

Independence coaching

Disability/support work experience

Job description

Support Worker – Young Man with Autism and ADHD

Location: Community‑based - Seahouses

Rate of Pay: £14.67 per hour

Hours: 3 hours per week on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Weekends

About the Role

A caring and reliable Support Worker is required to support a 19‑year‑old young man with Autism and ADHD who is currently attending college. He requires 1:1 support to help him access the community, develop social skills, and build independence, as he is unable to do this without assistance.

Main Duties

The role will include supporting the young man with:

1. Accessing social and leisure activities in the community
2. Developing social skills and building new friendships
3. Learning and practising life skills, including: Budgeting and managing money
4. Shopping independently
5. Learning to use public transport
6. Promoting confidence, independence, and positive wellbeing

About You

This role would suit someone who:

1. Has experience supporting individuals with Autism and similar needs
2. Is patient, understanding, and able to build a positive, supportive relationship
3. Can encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance
4. Has experience in disability, education, or support work (preferred)

Essential Requirements

Driver with business insurance

Additional Information

1. Experience with Autism and ADHD is highly desirable
2. Training and guidance will be provided where appropriate