Evening Personal Assistant for a 12-Year-Old with Autism

UDirect Support; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

UDirect Support is seeking a Personal Assistant for a 12-year-old boy with autism in Carlisle. The role entails evening support (4 hours per week) with additional daytime hours during school holidays, initially at the family home with mum present until the child is comfortable being left alone.

The boy enjoys football, gaming (FIFA/Fortnite), and needs a caring, patient helper who can build trust and encourage emotional expression.

Qualifications

• Experience looking after children with autism or additional needs.
• Knowledge of football, preferably Carlisle United, to relate to him.
• Willing to start at family home until he is comfortable.
• Duties include personal care, meals, and staying with him during shifts.
• Ability to build trust, encourage open communication, and support emotional expression.
• Holiday entitlement: 5.6 weeks or rolled-up holiday pay.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care.
• Prepare meals for the child.
• Stay with him for the entire shift.
• Support him in expressing thoughts and emotions.

Skills

Autism experience

Reliable & caring

Football knowledge

Gaming familiarity

Job description

UDirect Support is seeking a Personal Assistant for a 12-year-old boy with autism in Carlisle. The role entails evening support (4 hours per week) with additional daytime hours during school holidays, initially at the family home with mum present until the child is comfortable being left alone.

The boy enjoys football, gaming (FIFA/Fortnite), and needs a caring, patient helper who can build trust and encourage emotional expression.