3 PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANTS (PCAS) – SPECIALIST SUPPORT FOR YOUNG ADULT (WYNYARD, BILLINGHAM)

Hours: Term Time - 8 weekday hours, 16 weekend hours (primary PA)
School/College Holidays - plus 32 additional weekday holiday hours across 3 PAs
Rate: £17.50 per hour (negotiable depending on experience)
Driver with own vehicle essential
We are looking for calm, patient, and reliable personal assistants to support a young adult with autism, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), a learning disability, and sensory and motor skills differences. Support is provided both at home and in the community, following a structured, low-arousal routine developed by the family.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Community access (cinema, walks, trampolining, shopping, GP/dental appointments)
Suggesting and planning new activities around individual interests
Encouraging interaction and communication using visual, gesture and modelling strategies
Responding to sensory and motor needs with guidance from family and therapy team
Supporting personal care, meals, and daily living tasks as needed
Ensuring safety and wellbeing at all times
Respecting family-led routines and professional input

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
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car