Personal Assistant / Support Worker Needed – Weekend & School Holiday Hours
We are seeking a kind, energetic and reliable Personal Assistant to support a happy 14‑year‑old young man with autism who is deaf and uses gestures/BSL and a VOCA to communicate. He enjoys swimming and water-based activities, travelling on public transport (especially trains), and accessing community activities to build appropriate social interactions.
Hours:
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Term time: 5 hours per week on one weekend day (single 5‑hour block)
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School holidays (excluding summer): 10 hours per week – Tuesday & Thursday or split across two days
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Summer holidays: 15 hours per week – Tuesday & Thursday or split across two days
The role includes:
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Support accessing community and leisure activities
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Making outings fun, engaging and safe
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Providing personal care, including support with incontinence
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Encouraging independence and social interaction at an appropriate level
About you:
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Have life experience and good risk/safety awareness
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Essential experience supporting children with autism
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Experience with deaf or non‑verbal children is advantageous but not required
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Physically able to support active outings such as swimming
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Patient, caring and confident
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No driver required
An Enhanced DBS and references will be necessary.
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys being active and making a positive difference in a young person’s life.
Services
- Personal Care
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Social + Leisure activities
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Support to remain independent
Training
- Essential PA Guide
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Safeguarding Adults/Children
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Autism / Aspergers
Medical
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
