Overview
2 Personal Assistants are required to support an 8-year-old boy who lives in the Shildon area. Location: Shildon, Co Durham. Hours: Flexible (to be agreed). Positions Available: 2. Support Ratio: 2:1. Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 2a8ac12c. The role involves high levels of care, supervision, and understanding to support safety and wellbeing for a child who is mostly non-verbal but displays strong problem-solving abilities, creativity, and active interests.
The boy has autism, hypermobility, sensory processing needs, and a learning difficulty. He enjoys building and creating, especially with LEGO and train sets, acting out scenes with toys, outdoor play, and time on his Nintendo Switch. He thrives when activities match his interests and abilities and benefits from consistent, child-centered support.
£13.00 per hour, 10 hours per worker per week.
The Role
We are looking for two caring, reliable Personal Assistants to support this boy at home and in the community. The role is focused on 2:1 support to ensure he can safely access activities he enjoys while being encouraged to develop confidence and independence.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing constant 2:1 supervision to ensure his safety
* Support with outdoor play, physical activities, and community access
* Encouraging and joining in with his interests, including building, imaginative play, and sensory activities
* Supporting his sensory and physical needs, including awareness of his hypermobility
* Using patience and creativity to support communication and understanding
* Working closely with the family to provide consistent, child‑centred support
Ideal Candidate
* Experience supporting children with autism and additional needs (preferred but not essential)
* Calm, patient, and understanding
* Reliable, flexible, and committed
* Able to recognise and support his strengths, even when he communicates non‑verbally
* Confident promoting independence while always prioritising safety
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys being active, creative, and playful while making a real difference in a child’s life.
An enhanced DBS will be required.
Key Responsibilities
* Social + Leisure activities
Please apply
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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