Social Personal Assistant – TJONCL

Disability North; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's care service in the United Kingdom is seeking a caregiver for a 6-year-old boy with autism. The role involves personal care, driving to appointments, and ensuring safety, particularly near water. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in working with children and experience with autism. A valid UK driving licence and own vehicle are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have permission to work in the UK at the time of starting.
• Willingness to undergo a satisfactory DBS check and provide references.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and supervision.
• Drive Toby to appointments and outings.
• Assist with daily routines and communication.

Skills

Genuine interest in working with children

Experience caring for children with autism

Communication using PECS

Tools

UK driving licence

Own vehicle

Job description

Job Details

Hours: 9.5 hours holiday time / 4 hours fortnightly term time. Holiday time and term time can be applied for as separate roles.

Rate: £14.75 per hour.

Driver with own vehicle essential.

About Toby

Toby is a happy, fun loving, affectionate 6‑year‑old boy who lives with his parents and older sister. He loves being outdoors, playgrounds especially the swings and trampolining and spending time on his iPad. He enjoys food, especially snacks, pizza, pasta, and visiting McDonalds, and a slice of cake. He loves being in water, but you have to be vigilant as he has no sense of danger when outside especially near rivers or streams.

Toby has been diagnosed with ASD, Sensory Processing Disorder and Global Developmental Delay and is non‑verbal. He is starting to use PECS and will take your hand to communicate when he wants to show you. He wears nappies so there will be personal care involved and when out and about must always have his hand held and supervised closely at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and supervision for Toby, ensuring his safety, especially near water and rivers.
• Drive Toby and your own vehicle to appointments and outings; mileage will be reimbursed.
• Assist with daily routines, communication using PECS, and simple tasks such as shopping or form filling as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Genuine interest in working with children, experience caring for children with autism and/or learning disabilities.
• Valid UK driving licence and own transport.
• Willingness to undergo satisfactory DBS check and provide references.
• Must have permission to work in the UK at the time of starting.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.