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Personal Care Assistant

Durham County Council

Blackhill, ConsettView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£27,040 to £216,320

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will help a 17‑year‑old girl with autism and learning difficulties. The job is 8 hours a week during term time (weekends) and 16 hours in holidays. It is part‑time, paid at £13 an hour, and only women are being considered. It suits someone who is patient, calm and enjoys supporting young people.

What you'll need

Must be female as stated in the advert
Experience or training working with autism or learning difficulties
Able to manage occasional challenging behaviour calmly
Available to work weekends during term time and holidays
Will need a DBS (criminal record) check
Good communication and listening skills

How to boost your chances

Mention any previous work with autistic teens on your CV
Arrange a recent DBS check before you apply
Be clear about your weekend and holiday availability in your application
Prepare examples of how you handled challenging behaviour
Check travel routes to Blackhill, Consett and plan transport
Use the reference number 8973c97a when applying at UKCIL.com

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Job description

Female Care Assistants for a teenage girl living in the Consett area £13.00 per hour Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 8973c97a Female Care Assistants for a young person. I am currently looking to recruit 2 Female Support Workers to provide support for a 17 year old young person who has a diagnosis of autism, learning difficulties and sometimes presents complex challenging behaviours. The role is to provide support normally 8 hours per week term time at weekends and 16 hours during the holidays pr…