Personal Assistant required to support an 8 year old female in the Bowburn area (DH6)

UKCIL Ltd.; North Carolina; Sur place; USD 20 000 - 29 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Mileage allowance £0.45 per mile

Enhanced DBS check paid by employer

Driving licence preferred

Résumé du poste

UKCIL Ltd. in Bowburn, DH6 is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support an 8-year-old girl with Autism Spectrum Disorder and sensory needs. The role requires 1-to-1 supervision, safety, personal care and engaging sensory activities in home and community settings.

Pay is £13.50 per hour plus mileage (£0.45 per mile). Hours up to 4 per week in term time and up to 8 per week during school holidays. DBS enhanced check required (employer will cover).

Qualifications

• Experience with Autism (ASD) / SEN / Sensory Needs is ESSENTIAL.
• Creativity in inventing sensory activities and safety awareness regarding mouthing risks.
• High level of patience, energy, and a calm, playful approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle preferred.
• Experience or understanding of Gestalt Language Processing (GLP), speech delay, or bilingual communication is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Create and supervise sensory play activities at home and in the garden.
• Maintain 1-to-1 supervision for safety and mouthing risks.
• Take the child to local parks and swings using car or on foot.
• Ensure total physical safety during outings and transitions.
• Support sensory regulation and provide a calm environment during transitions.

Connaissances

Autism awareness

SEN/Sensory needs

Patience

Safety awareness

Creativity

Outils

Driving licence

Description du poste

Personal Assistant required to support an 8 year old female in the Bowburn area (DH6)

Position: Personal Assistant / Support Worker

Location: Bowburn area (DH6)

Client: 8-year-old female

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour + mileage allowance (£0.45 per mile)

Hours: Up to 4 hours per week during Term Time / Up to 8 hours per week during School Holidays
(flexible arrangement based on family needs and mutual agreement; support may not be required every single week)

About the Role:Our daughter is 8 years old and has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Global Developmental Delay, and sensory processing needs. She is bilingual (native language Russian, learning English) with delayed speech. She is a cheerful girl who loves outdoor play, swings, and rich sensory activities (e.g., water play, sensory bins with grains/sand, playing with freshly cut grass). She requires 1-to-1 continuous supervision for safety, personal care, and sensory support.

Main Duties:

• Sensory & Interactive Play at Home: Creating, organizing, and supervising engaging sensory play activities at home and in the garden (e.g., sensory trays, water/sand play) while parents are away.
• Safety & Supervision during Play: Maintaining constant 1-to-1 vigilance to ensure she does not put non-edible sensory items/objects in her mouth (mouthing supervision).
• Outings & Community Access: Taking the child to local parks, play areas, and her favourite swings (using PA's car or walking).
• Physical Safety Outdoors: Ensuring total physical safety at all times (traffic/danger awareness, firm hand-holding, and physical restraint near roads).
• Sensory Regulation: Assisting with sensory regulation and providing a calm, reassuring environment during transitions.
• Personal Care & Hygiene Support: Continuous supervision around the home, including prompting and assistance with toilet routines (reminding and helping with wiping, flushing, and thorough hand washing), as well as supervision and assistance during mealtimes.

Additional Requirements & Preferences:

• Experience with Autism (ASD) / SEN / Sensory Needs is ESSENTIAL.
• Creativity in inventing sensory activities and strong safety awareness regarding mouthing risks.
• High level of patience, energy, and a calm, playful approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle preferred.
• Experience or understanding of Gestalt Language Processing (GLP), speech delay, or bilingual communication is an advantage.

References: Two satisfactory professional or character references will be required.

DBS: Enhanced DBS check required (employer will cover the cost).

Key Responsibilities

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car