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Contract Type: Part-time Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks or equivalent/rolled up holiday pay Benefits: Employers Pension Scheme School Holiday Hours Only. We are seeking a kind, patient and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 4-year-old child in Carlisle who has autism and a severe learning disability. Posted on behalf of a family About the Role We are seeking a kind, patient and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 4-year-old child in Carlisle who has autism and a severe learning disability. The role involves providing personalised care, promoting safety, and supporting meaningful engagement through a variety of structured and sensory-based activities. The child has no sense of danger, so the ability to remain vigilant and maintain a safe environment at all times is essential. She enjoys spending time outdoors on the playground, especially in quiet, non-crowded spaces, and also loves visiting soft play, which offers a calm environment with a wide range of toys and sensory equipment. Applicants must be confident in managing challenging situations, including meltdowns, which can be difficult to predict. Experience with behavioural support and de-escalation strategies is very important. This position offers 4 hours of work per week during school holidays. Previous experience is essential, and a DBS check will be required (funded by the employer). A driving licence is preferred. Key Duties • Provide personal care • Support with feeding • Offer behavioural support • Assist with non-verbal communication • Maintain safety and supervision, especially due to child’s lack of danger awareness • Engage in trampolining activities • Support with swimming sessions • Participate in water play and sand play • Use and encourage engagement with sensory toys • Support outdoor play at quiet playgrounds • Accompany the child to soft play and engage in sensory activities • Manage and safely support the child through meltdowns and unpredictable behaviours Working Hours • 4 hours per week during school holidays • Carlisle Requirements • DBS Check (funded by the employer) • Driving licence (preferred) • Previous experience (essential) Pay Rate • £12.21 per hour Job Type: Part-time FAQs How do I apply? Click APPLY NOW and complete the form, or email your CV that details your relevant skills, knowledge and experience applicable to this post: [email protected] using the reference ILC-C-139 Who will be my employer? You will be employed by the customer who we are advertising on behalf of. When can I expect to hear back about my application? If your application meets the relevant criteria, we will forward your CV onto our customer who will review your application and contact you direct should they wish to discuss/proceed with your application at this stage.