Personal Assistant required to support a 7 year old boy who lives in Sherburn Village
UKCIL - Durham
£13.50 to £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Personal Assistant required to support a 7 year old boy who lives in Sherburn Village Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 9c38d55f Personal Assistant Required to support a 7 year old boy who lives in Sherburn Village in County Durham. The child in question is Autistic and requires support which focuses on person-centered care, communication support and sensory friendly routines and activities he enjoys. Rate of Pay £13.50 per hour Hours To provide support during weekends and during school holidays, dates and times to be negotiated / flexible (4 hours per week term time / 6 to 12 hours per week during school holidays). The role is to provide safe, tailored support to help him develop life skills, maintain predictable routines, and engage in daily and social activities. This could be initially in conjunction with the child’s parents and then typically on a one to one basis, within the community. It would be preferred that the successful applicant have some experience with Autistic children, however the important attributes of the Personal Assistant are to be caring, friendly and patient as well as being flexible. Access to a car with a full driving licence would be preferred for purely logistical reasons, and to enable access to activities within the community. A mileage allowance will be included at £0.55 per mile - details can be discussed at interview. N.B An enhanced DBS will be required, employer will cover the cost. Key Responsibilities Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Two experienced Personal Assistants for a 5 year old boy in Morpeth £14.67 p/h
UKCIL - Morpeth
£14.67 to £14.67 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Two experienced Personal Assistants for a 5 year old boy in Morpeth £14.67 p/h Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 533f41d2 We are looking to recruit two experienced Personal Assistants to provide 2:1 support for a lovely 5-year-old boy with complex needs associated with Autism. This is a rewarding role for someone who is caring, patient, nurturing and confident supporting a child with sensory sensitivities, communication needs, and complex behaviours. The child is non-verbal and requires constant supervision as he has no danger awareness. Support will include all aspects of basic care, including washing, dressing, eating, toileting, bathing, brushing teeth, wiping his face, communication support, and emotional regulation. The role will also involve supporting social and leisure activities, meal preparation and always promoting safety and wellbeing. Experience of working with children or young people with Autism and complex behaviours is essential. Hours and Pay Hours: 5 hours per week, delivered as 2:1 support. Rate of pay: £14.67 per hour. Essential Requirements Experience of supporting children or young people with Autism and complex behaviours A caring, calm, patient, and nurturing approach Understanding of safeguarding and safe support practices Confidence providing personal care Ability to support communication, emotional regulation, and sensory needs Driver with own vehicle This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and appropriate references. The successful applicant will be employed directly by the client or their representative, not by Northumberland County Council. Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Social + Leisure activities Training Essential PA Guide Understanding challenging behaviour Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Two Support Workers required in Ashington for a friendly 16-year-old young man - Ashington
UKCIL - Ashington
£14.67 to £14.67 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Two Support Workers required in Ashington for a friendly 16-year-old young man - Ashington Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 781c40e5 Two Support Workers required in Ashington to support a friendly 16-year-old young man with social and leisure activities We are looking to recruit two Support Workers to provide social and leisure support for a 16-year-old young man who lives in the Ashington area. The young man has a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and Tourette’s. He would benefit from Support Workers who are calm, patient, reliable and able to take a person-centred approach. The role will involve supporting him to access activities in the community, enjoy time outside of the home and build confidence with social and leisure opportunities. An understanding of Autism and safeguarding would be helpful. There are 12 hours available each week in total. These hours will be shared between two workers. Hours are required on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday between 11am and 2pm, and on Wednesday between 5.30pm and 8.30pm. Some flexibility may be required by agreement. The rate of pay is £14.67 per hour. Applicants must be car drivers with access to their own vehicle. The successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant checks and training for the role. Key Responsibilities Services Social + Leisure activities Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Support Worker for a young girl aged 6 years with autism who lives in Bishop Auckland
UKCIL - Bishop Auckland
£13.50 to £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Support Worker for a young girl aged 6 years with autism who lives in Bishop Auckland Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: a67f0bc2 Support Worker required to support a young girl aged 6 years with autism who lives in Bishop Auckland. Hours /Wage 4 hours per week £ 13.50 per hour – term time only Preferably to work on weekends. Mileage paid @ 45p a mile for a maximum of 30 miles a week. Duties To take the child out to give her mother respite on a weekend. She loves to be outside to local parks and enjoys soft play and swimming. Additional Requirements/Information Ability to drive and have their own car. No training required. Enhanced DBS will be required, employer will cover the cost Key Responsibilities Services Social + Leisure activities Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Female PA wanted to support a 92 year old Pakistani lady in LS8 area of Leeds
UKCIL - Leeds
£13.23 to £13.23 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Female PA wanted to support a 92 year old Pakistani lady in LS8 area of Leeds Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 2cec49ba Hours: weekdays Monday to Friday 9:30am to 11am & weekends 9:30am to 11am Rate of pay: £13.23ph weekdays, £16.54ph weekends Experience working with older people who have dementia is preferred. Hello, I am looking for a PA to support my mum throughout the week, either one PA to work across 7 mornings a week, or 2 PAs to share the hours – please state which hours you could commit to when applying, for example weekdays or weekends. My mum has dementia & a visual impairment. The role requires supporting my mum to wake up in the morning & bring her a cup of tea, bathing her & emptying her commode. She needs some support with aspects of getting dressed, such as helping her put her top over her head, & putting her trousers to her feet, & she will do the rest. She also does her own hair. The PA will need to change her bed sheets. She can present with challenging behaviour, & the PA will need to be resilient & supportive. I look forward to hearing from you. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Support to remain independent Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Understanding challenging behaviour Food Hygiene First Aid Dementia care Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Waking Night PA for 34-year old Bristol man £17.00-£19.00 per hour
UKCIL - Bristol
£17 to £17 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Waking Night PA for 34-year old Bristol man £17.00-£19.00 per hour Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 79036252 Hi, I'm Mitch! I'm looking for a super Waking Night PA for a 12-hour per week contract, to join my friendly team and support me to live my life in the best way possible! I am a 34-year-old man, who lives in the Cheswick Village, Stoke Gifford area of Bristol in South Gloucestershire, close to The University of the West of England (UWE) Frenchay Campus and Stoke Park. I live with my children (a boy, aged 8 and a girl, aged 11) and our friendly old Black Labrador Bella and I work as a Community Researcher at The University of Sheffield. I also have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and use an electric wheelchair. I love getting out and about locally and further afield, going on trips away, listening to all types of music, going to gigs, concerts or the theatre, the odd music / food festival or a football match when I can, watching films / series and going to the cinema, being creative, spending as much time as I can in nature, whilst keeping in touch with / seeing my family and friends and I am a bit of a foodie, who enjoys cooking! I require 24 / 7 one-to-one support with all of my day-to-day personal care and support needs from my lovely team of trained PA’s. I am looking for someone who is positive, caring and compassionate, punctual, understands their role fully, gives autonomy and takes a person-centred, trauma-informed approach to support me to live my life in the best way I can. Shifts Available Every Wednesday Waking Night 21:00-9:00. Pay £17.00 per hour on Weekday Waking Nights. £19.00 per hour on Weekend Waking Nights. £38.00 per hour on Bank Holiday Waking Nights. Plus optional urgent last minute cover at double pay if given less than 48-hours notice of a shift, if PA's are interested. Requirements - Free annual Enhanced DBS Check for Adults and Children (completed by Young Bristol). - Full UK Driver's Licence. - Free annual in-person First Aid Training, Medication Training and Moving and Handling Training provided by South Gloucestershire Council. Free annual online Respiratory Training provided by the Non-Invasive Ventilation Team at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust via Microsoft Teams. Duties - Moving and handling safely, using a slide sheet with an electric profiling bed. - Transfers using a ceiling track hoist (x1 PA). - Safe administration of medications including completion of digital MAR / Comms sheets for each shift. - Washing, dressing and brushing teeth. - Toileting. - Hygienic food preparation / support with cutting up food, eating and drinking. - Some domestic tasks i.e. cleaning, tidying and washing etc. - Support with social events and work events. - Driving wheelchair accessible vehicle safely. *£500 Joinup, Birthday and Christmas Bonuses and staff Christmas party, Blue Light Discount, free off-street parking and 6-weeks Annual Leave entitlement per year pro rata, plus accrued holiday from April 1st to March 31st.* Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling First Aid Transportation Full UK driving license Can drive a motability equipped car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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PA sought to support female aged 31 years living in High Grange Estate, Durham
UKCIL - Durham
£13.50 to £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
PA sought to support female aged 31 years living in High Grange Estate, Durham Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: ab7d3282 Personal Assistant sought to support female aged 31 years living in High Grange Estate, Durham Assistance is required for an autistic person living independently, who currently has limited capacities due to ongoing fatigue, inability to walk (dependent on wheelchair), sensory processing difficulties, and (usually medically safe) episodes of shutdown which look like seizures. A PA would be required to help with: · Household chores; · Day-to-day personal admin (including making phone calls); · Accompaniment to appointments; · Accessing the community (possibly including engagement in hobbies such as swimming or orchestra); · Keeping timesheets for their own working hours, and submitting via email to Accountability. The individual may wish to rest undisturbed for some of the PA’s working hours, due to fatigue and social difficulties, and would ideally like a candidate able to complete regular/pre-communicated tasks independently at those times. Please make note in applications of how you meet each of the essential and (where relevant) desirable criteria. Hours /Wage 6 hours per week, £13.50 per hour. Where relevant, petrol will be reimbursed separately to wages at 50p/mile Essential Criteria · Strong and evidenced understanding of autism, autistic burnout, and autistic masking; · Strong understanding of invisible disabilities, fatigue, and fluctuating capacity; · Adaptable and flexible communication skills; · Competence with basic household tasks, such as washing up and wiping kitchen/bathroom surfaces; · Ability to support with personal care where required, including emptying commode and supporting with medical episodes in the bath; · Ability to respond calmly to medical episodes, and communicate clearly with members of the public and medical professionals when necessary; · Administrative competence, including basic IT literacy and confidence sending and receiving emails. Desirable Criteria · Experience of supporting independence of disabled people; · Flexibility as to hours; · Driving licence, business insurance, own car, and capacity to give lifts. Duties · Assistance with light household chores, such as washing up and wiping surfaces; · Administrative assistance, such as making phone calls and completing forms; · Support accessing the community and potentially engaging in hobbies outside of the house; · Support in attending appointments, potentially including help with communication. Additional Requirements/Information Enhanced DBS will be required; employer will cover the cost. Key Responsibilities Services Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Care Assistant for 8 year old boy-4 hrs/week @ £12.71/ hr in LS17
UKCIL - Leeds
£12.71 to £12.71 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Care Assistant for 8 year old boy-4 hrs/week @ £12.71/ hr in LS17 Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 1353866f 8 year old Autistic son, minimally verbal, able to communicate wants and needs Loves singing nursery rhymes and drawing Must have experience of working with autistic preverbal or minimally verbal children, someone reliable, fun, patient and engaging. We are based in LS17 Key Responsibilities Services Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Seeking for a PA in Leeds (LS9) to support our 10 years old to access social activities
UKCIL - Leeds
£12.40 to £12.40 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Seeking for a PA in Leeds (LS9) to support our 10 years old to access social activities Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 89064a8f Hours –6 hours per weekend term time -can be split or 1 morning /afternoon per weekend. 10 hours each week school holiday (to be arranged flexibly between us) PURPOSE OF JOB We are seeking for a suitable PA (personal assistant) for our son aged 10 in LS9 (Leeds) to support to access social & leisure activities. Our son has autism and epilepsy (controlled by medication). Our son needs assistance and close supervision to access activities in the community and home. We need someone who is willing to engage and interact with him an appropriate level and to stimulate him through various activities such painting and drawing, jigsaws & playing games at home. Experience of having worked with children, young people with Special Educational Needs (S.E.N.) is preferable. What he really enjoys doing, is going out and about. So, we are looking for a PA who can accompany him on social activities e.g., trips to local places of his interest such as “sensory places in Beeston. Our son does not have any awareness of danger, you must be careful especially around water, as he will jump in, extra supervision and vigilance is required when going to park where there is lake or ponds. The person we will employ will have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of work including total respect for our privacy. Our son’s personal assistant must supervise him at all times, and always be aware of his vulnerability and his need to be kept safe. SUPERVISION Our son’s personal assistant will be directed by and accountable to us in all aspects of their work. We would like our son’s personal assistant to talk through with us any situations they feel may arise while attending a particular event or activity. Key Responsibilities Services Personal Care Social + Leisure activities Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Outreach Support Worker required to support a 7 year old boy living in the Durham area
UKCIL - Durham
£13.50 to £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Outreach Support Worker required to support a 7 year old boy living in the Durham area Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 2599ae37 Outreach Support Worker required to support a 7 year old boy who lives in the Sherburn area of Durham. The child you would be supporting is a bright, cheeky and energetic 7 year old who thrives on 1:1 attention and loves activities such as climbing, trampolining, swimming and trips to the beach. He needs additional support and reassurance due to social, emotional and mental health needs, he has ADHD and ASD. Hours /Wage 9.5 hours per day (8.30 am – 6 pm) £ 13.50 per hour More hours may be available during future school holidays. Duties We are looking for a supportive, reliable and nurturing person to work on a 1:1 basis with him while parent is at work, during non term time. Duties will include: · Trips on planned activities/days out such as Clip’n’Climb, swimming, cinema · Encouraging his adventurous spirit and helping to try new things in a safe way · Supporting his regulation through movement, calm reassurance and practical strategies · Building a trusting positive relationship where he can feel safe, valued and understood Additional Requirements/Information The ideal person will: · Have experience supporting children with SEMH needs or SEND. · Understand the impact of early childhood adversity. · Use a patient, firm but fair approach that provides structure and consistency. · Be active, playful, and willing to join in with adventurous activities. · Act as a positive role model, encouraging self-esteem and resilience. · Be calm, reassuring, and able to manage challenges with empathy. You will hold a driving licence and have access to a car for outings. An enhanced DBS will be required, employer will cover the cost This is an opportunity to make a real difference in a young boy’s life by becoming a trusted figure in his world while enjoying fun activities together Key Responsibilities Services Social + Leisure activities Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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