Teen Care Assistant — Independence & Activities

UKCIL Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 219,000 - 292,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is hiring a Care Assistant to support a 17-year-old with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Leeds (LS17). The role covers term-time 12 hours per week and holidays 16 hours per week, paid at £13.23 per hour.

Responsibilities include meal prep, personal care, and facilitating social activities to promote independence. The role requires safeguarding awareness, moving & handling training, and a full UK driving licence with access to a Motability car for transportation.

Qualifications

• Caring for a 17-year-old with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and mild cognitive impairment.
• Assist with daily living tasks and social engagement.
• Provide support to maintain independence and safety.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Social and Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent
• Essential PA Guide training
• Safeguarding Adults/Children training
• Moving & Handling training
• Full UK driving licence
• Motability-equipped car driving
• Safe Administration of Medication

Skills

Personal Care

Meal Preparation

Social Activities

Independence Support

Job description

UKCIL Ltd. is hiring a Care Assistant to support a 17-year-old with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Leeds (LS17). The role covers term-time 12 hours per week and holidays 16 hours per week, paid at £13.23 per hour.

Responsibilities include meal prep, personal care, and facilitating social activities to promote independence. The role requires safeguarding awareness, moving & handling training, and a full UK driving licence with access to a Motability car for transportation.