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Basit R.
Basit | Liverpool Premium
5.0
1
1 Verification
  • From £12 /hr
  • Liverpool
1 Verification
Count on my Care
| Hi my name is Basit. I’m a 22-year-old Computer Science student at the University of Liverpool, originally from Manchester. Supporting others is something I truly care about. Growing up with a sister who has epilepsy taught me patience, understanding, and how important it is to create a safe and supportive environment. I’ve also volunteered with Barnardo’s Children’s Charity and Oxfam, which gave me experience helping others and showed me the value of kindness and empathy. I offer support for individuals with ADHD, epilepsy, anxiety, or loneliness. Whether it’s sharing hobbies, cooking meals, or just being there to listen, I’m here to help.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Liverpool
Count on my Care
| Hi my name is Basit. I’m a 22-year-old Computer Science student at the University of Liverpool, originally from Manchester. Supporting others is something I truly care about. Growing up with a sister who has epilepsy taught me patience, understanding, and how important it is to create a safe and supportive environment. I’ve also volunteered with Barnardo’s Children’s Charity and Oxfam, which gave me experience helping others and showed me the value of kindness and empathy. I offer support for individuals with ADHD, epilepsy, anxiety, or loneliness. Whether it’s sharing hobbies, cooking meals, or just being there to listen, I’m here to help.
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From £12 per hour \
Louise R.
Louise | Nottingham Premium
5.0
1
1 Verification
  • From £8 /hr
  • Nottingham
1 Verification
I am a part time nurse looking for Child Care opportunites. I enjoy a challenge.
| I find that I get on with children of all ages and have got a relaxed and friendly approach. I am willing to do homework with them or reading, play board games or do outdoor pursuits. I also have some experience of working with special needs, and many transferable skills from a long career in Mental Health nursing. I have worked with children with challenging behaviour at an orphanage in Romania, where i have been 5 times to help out at a Summer School Recently I have had some experience of working with a 5 year old boy with Autism, I found this to be fun but quite challenging
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Nottingham
I am a part time nurse looking for Child Care opportunites. I enjoy a challenge.
| I find that I get on with children of all ages and have got a relaxed and friendly approach. I am willing to do homework with them or reading, play board games or do outdoor pursuits. I also have some experience of working with special needs, and many transferable skills from a long career in Mental Health nursing. I have worked with children with challenging behaviour at an orphanage in Romania, where i have been 5 times to help out at a Summer School Recently I have had some experience of working with a 5 year old boy with Autism, I found this to be fun but quite challenging
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From £8 per hour \
Keah-myte G.
Keah-myte | London Premium
5.0
5
1 Verification Hired 3 times
  • From £13 /hr
  • London
1 Verification Hired 3 times
Experienced care assistant and registered Social Worker
| Have experience with personal care, hoisting, enteral feeding, non invasive life support, first aid training, tracheostomy care, car owner with business insurance.
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  • From £13 /hr
  • London
Experienced care assistant and registered Social Worker
| Have experience with personal care, hoisting, enteral feeding, non invasive life support, first aid training, tracheostomy care, car owner with business insurance.
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Keah is amazing with our daughter who has particularly complex medical needs. Would highly recommend her to families looking for a carer for a SEND child."
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Nadia T.
Nadia | WOKING
5.0
1
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £12 /hr
  • WOKING
1 Verification Hired once
Friendly and experienced carer seeking to provide care and companionship
| Hiya, I'm Nadia and I'm a friendly and experienced special needs carer. I have a lot of experience with a wide range of disabilities and additional care needs, including autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and communication difficulties, among others. I have experience with administering medications, providing personal care, and managing behaviour, as well as providing companionship and fun to those I work with. I also have an MSc in Psychology, giving me some experience and familiarity with various therapy styles. If you or a loved one are seeking some additional support, or just need some companionship, please get in touch! My hours and rates are flexible, and I'd love to get to know you! **Currently I have no availablity to get to know new companions, but feel free to still message and find out more if you think I'd be a good match for you and your family***
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  • From £12 /hr
  • WOKING
Friendly and experienced carer seeking to provide care and companionship
| Hiya, I'm Nadia and I'm a friendly and experienced special needs carer. I have a lot of experience with a wide range of disabilities and additional care needs, including autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and communication difficulties, among others. I have experience with administering medications, providing personal care, and managing behaviour, as well as providing companionship and fun to those I work with. I also have an MSc in Psychology, giving me some experience and familiarity with various therapy styles. If you or a loved one are seeking some additional support, or just need some companionship, please get in touch! My hours and rates are flexible, and I'd love to get to know you! **Currently I have no availablity to get to know new companions, but feel free to still message and find out more if you think I'd be a good match for you and your family***
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From £12 per hour \
Aneta W.
Aneta | Whitley Bay
5.0
1
Hired 2 times
  • From £8 /hr
  • Whitley Bay
Hired 2 times
Live is about giving.
| I am Aneta, I work as a LSA, has been working with students with autism and learning disabilities last 9 years. I have done HLTA diploma, and lot of courses about Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Play Therapy. I am looking for an extra job, really enjoying to meet new people also love art, music and yoga. Special needs carer
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Whitley Bay
Live is about giving.
| I am Aneta, I work as a LSA, has been working with students with autism and learning disabilities last 9 years. I have done HLTA diploma, and lot of courses about Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Play Therapy. I am looking for an extra job, really enjoying to meet new people also love art, music and yoga. Special needs carer
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From £8 per hour \
Did you know...
The average hourly rate for special needs carers in the United Kingdom is between £12 and £16
Luke R.
Luke | London
5.0
1
Hired once
  • From £10 /hr
  • London
Hired once
Hi, my name is Luke and I work as a special needs carer for Solutions Social Care Agency for the past year. Solutions Social Care Agency is a specialist independently owned agency that works in the private, voluntary and independent social care sector. I thoroughly enjoy my job and would like to work more.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • London
Hi, my name is Luke and I work as a special needs carer for Solutions Social Care Agency for the past year. Solutions Social Care Agency is a specialist independently owned agency that works in the private, voluntary and independent social care sector. I thoroughly enjoy my job and would like to work more.
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From £10 per hour \
Enya D.
Enya | Milton Keynes
5.0
1
Hired once
  • From £20 /hr
  • Milton Keynes
Hired once
My name is Enya. I’m 21 years old and I love caring for all people
| I have worked with people of all ages with special needs and disabilities. I love caring for people and I’m not phased by anything. I’m eager to help others love the best life they can, despite any challenges they may face. I worked for Macintyre as a special needs carer for the entirety of the Covid Pandemic. I have experience working with all types of disability and mental health problems. I have worked in a children's home for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, and I have also worked as a full time nanny to two children.
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  • From £20 /hr
  • Milton Keynes
My name is Enya. I’m 21 years old and I love caring for all people
| I have worked with people of all ages with special needs and disabilities. I love caring for people and I’m not phased by anything. I’m eager to help others love the best life they can, despite any challenges they may face. I worked for Macintyre as a special needs carer for the entirety of the Covid Pandemic. I have experience working with all types of disability and mental health problems. I have worked in a children's home for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, and I have also worked as a full time nanny to two children.
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From £20 per hour \
Paul W.
Paul | Croydon
Hired once
  • From £12 /hr
  • Croydon
Hired once
Special Needs Carer vulnerable & elderly
| I have been a social services carer for 18 years working providing support & accommodation for adults with mental health and learning disability issues and daily living skills special needs care available
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Croydon
Special Needs Carer vulnerable & elderly
| I have been a social services carer for 18 years working providing support & accommodation for adults with mental health and learning disability issues and daily living skills special needs care available
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From £12 per hour \
Bethany P.
Bethany | Bangor
1 Verification
  • From £15 /hr
  • Bangor
1 Verification
My name is Bethany and I am a 30 year old female
| Hi my name is Bethany, I have 10+ years experience working with children and young people with special needs care experience. I have worked in various SEN schools currently on a career break. I am looking to help and support families with child care, household jobs and transportation.
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  • From £15 /hr
  • Bangor
My name is Bethany and I am a 30 year old female
| Hi my name is Bethany, I have 10+ years experience working with children and young people with special needs care experience. I have worked in various SEN schools currently on a career break. I am looking to help and support families with child care, household jobs and transportation.
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From £15 per hour \
Heidi B.
Heidi | Bishop's Stortford
1 Verification
  • From £12 /hr
  • Bishop's Stortford
1 Verification
Please hire me. I'm free Monday evenings Friday evenings and most weekends and all holidays
| I have been working in special needs care for 2 and a half years now. And I love every minuet of it. I am very patient and have a lot of empathy.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Bishop's Stortford
Please hire me. I'm free Monday evenings Friday evenings and most weekends and all holidays
| I have been working in special needs care for 2 and a half years now. And I love every minuet of it. I am very patient and have a lot of empathy.
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From £12 per hour \
Lyn J.
Lyn | Sutton
1 Verification
  • From £15 /hr
  • Sutton
1 Verification
Enthusiastic Carer. Special Needs Carer
| A highly competent and enthusiastic nanny with an outgoing personality,great communication skills and a passion for caring for others.experienced in the care of the children.Multi-skilled and self-motivated with a dedication for providing personal and physical care on a one-to-one basis. Having a proven ability to meet the personal care needs of clients in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. Using initiative to develop suitable solutions to problems with an active and dynamic work ethic. Special Needs Carer
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  • From £15 /hr
  • Sutton
Enthusiastic Carer. Special Needs Carer
| A highly competent and enthusiastic nanny with an outgoing personality,great communication skills and a passion for caring for others.experienced in the care of the children.Multi-skilled and self-motivated with a dedication for providing personal and physical care on a one-to-one basis. Having a proven ability to meet the personal care needs of clients in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. Using initiative to develop suitable solutions to problems with an active and dynamic work ethic. Special Needs Carer
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From £15 per hour \
Princess B.
Princess | London
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • London
1 Verification
carer/supporting
| I have over years of experience as a special needs carer I have excellent time keeping very vigilant and honest and like to complete tasks to detail. I'm very comforting to my role and the customers I'm caring for.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • London
carer/supporting
| I have over years of experience as a special needs carer I have excellent time keeping very vigilant and honest and like to complete tasks to detail. I'm very comforting to my role and the customers I'm caring for.
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From £10 per hour \
Samantha P.
Samantha | Headington
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • Headington
1 Verification
My name is Samantha ! I am from South Africa but Studying in UK as an Occupational Therapist
| I am an Occupational Therapy 3rd year student currently based at Oxford Children’s Hospital and am excited to help anywhere possible as helping hands are always helpful ! I am energetic and friendly. Special Needs Carer
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Headington
My name is Samantha ! I am from South Africa but Studying in UK as an Occupational Therapist
| I am an Occupational Therapy 3rd year student currently based at Oxford Children’s Hospital and am excited to help anywhere possible as helping hands are always helpful ! I am energetic and friendly. Special Needs Carer
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From £10 per hour \
Megan J.
Megan | Edinburgh
1 Verification
  • From £9 /hr
  • Edinburgh
1 Verification
Qualified children’s nurse seeking childcare post
| I am 23. I have recently graduated university with a degree in children’s nursing. I am a creative and enthusiastic individual who loves caring for and working with children. I have experience with special needs care and am competent with medications, feeding pumps and tubes etc. I have excellent communication skills, both verbal and non verbal.
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  • From £9 /hr
  • Edinburgh
Qualified children’s nurse seeking childcare post
| I am 23. I have recently graduated university with a degree in children’s nursing. I am a creative and enthusiastic individual who loves caring for and working with children. I have experience with special needs care and am competent with medications, feeding pumps and tubes etc. I have excellent communication skills, both verbal and non verbal.
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From £9 per hour \
Lara C.
Lara | Hampton
  • From £8 /hr
  • Hampton
Hardworking, caring and committed. Special Needs Carer
| I am a hardworking, caring and loyal individual. I feel passionate about helping others and I enjoy working one to one with people, aiming to build meaningful relationships in everything I do. I have recently graduated from a psychology masters and I have a keen interest in this area. I'm looking to keep on learning and challenging myself. Special Needs Carer
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Hampton
Hardworking, caring and committed. Special Needs Carer
| I am a hardworking, caring and loyal individual. I feel passionate about helping others and I enjoy working one to one with people, aiming to build meaningful relationships in everything I do. I have recently graduated from a psychology masters and I have a keen interest in this area. I'm looking to keep on learning and challenging myself. Special Needs Carer
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From £8 per hour \
Rebecca G.
Rebecca | London
1 Verification
  • From £15 /hr
  • London
1 Verification
Experienced and trained special needs teacher's assistant available to babysit
| I am a student from the US studying here in London for the semester. I study music therapy and psychology at school where I am trained on all types of special needs and how to best work with those clients. I also have experience working as a teacher's assistant at a developmental disabilities institute where I was trained in CPR, First Aid, ABA, Scip-R, and special needs care. There, I worked directly with students aged 15-21 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities. I am also an American Sign Language teacher for children and teenagers typically developing and with special needs. I am looking forward to getting to know your family!
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  • From £15 /hr
  • London
Experienced and trained special needs teacher's assistant available to babysit
| I am a student from the US studying here in London for the semester. I study music therapy and psychology at school where I am trained on all types of special needs and how to best work with those clients. I also have experience working as a teacher's assistant at a developmental disabilities institute where I was trained in CPR, First Aid, ABA, Scip-R, and special needs care. There, I worked directly with students aged 15-21 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities. I am also an American Sign Language teacher for children and teenagers typically developing and with special needs. I am looking forward to getting to know your family!
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From £15 per hour \
Kristin B.
Kristin | Cwmbran
  • From £15 /hr
  • Cwmbran
Hi my name is Kristin and I love to help people.
| My name is Kristin and I have 22 years old from Canada. I am a university student to become a primary school teacher. I would love to get experience with special needs care.
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  • From £15 /hr
  • Cwmbran
Hi my name is Kristin and I love to help people.
| My name is Kristin and I have 22 years old from Canada. I am a university student to become a primary school teacher. I would love to get experience with special needs care.
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From £15 per hour \
Jynde A.
Jynde | Norton St. Philip
  • From £7 /hr
  • Norton St. Philip
Looking for housekeeper nanny services and sponsor for my working visa. Thank you.
| I don't have any experience in special needs care but I'm willing to help and learn. Thank you.
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  • From £7 /hr
  • Norton St. Philip
Looking for housekeeper nanny services and sponsor for my working visa. Thank you.
| I don't have any experience in special needs care but I'm willing to help and learn. Thank you.
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From £7 per hour \
Haja K.
Haja | Dagenham
1 Verification
  • From £13 /hr
  • Dagenham
1 Verification
Caring and Reliable Special Needs Carer with Experience in Supporting Children and Families
| About Me: My name is Haja, and I am an experienced and caring childcare professional. I love working with children and families, helping them grow and develop in a safe and happy environment. I have years of experience in early years education and looking after children with special needs, and I am dedicated to providing the best care possible. Skills and Experience: Childcare Experience: I have worked in nurseries and play centres, planning fun and educational activities for children aged 0–5. Special Needs Care: I have experience supporting children with special educational needs, helping them learn and develop at their own pace. Organisation and Teamwork: I work well with parents and other staff, always ensuring children are cared for in the best way. Safe and Loving Care: I am patient, reliable, and committed to keeping children safe and happy. I am confident that my skills, training, and passion for childcare make me a great fit for any family looking for reliable support.
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  • From £13 /hr
  • Dagenham
Caring and Reliable Special Needs Carer with Experience in Supporting Children and Families
| About Me: My name is Haja, and I am an experienced and caring childcare professional. I love working with children and families, helping them grow and develop in a safe and happy environment. I have years of experience in early years education and looking after children with special needs, and I am dedicated to providing the best care possible. Skills and Experience: Childcare Experience: I have worked in nurseries and play centres, planning fun and educational activities for children aged 0–5. Special Needs Care: I have experience supporting children with special educational needs, helping them learn and develop at their own pace. Organisation and Teamwork: I work well with parents and other staff, always ensuring children are cared for in the best way. Safe and Loving Care: I am patient, reliable, and committed to keeping children safe and happy. I am confident that my skills, training, and passion for childcare make me a great fit for any family looking for reliable support.
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From £13 per hour \
Niyah S.
Niyah | Leeds
  • From £12 /hr
  • Leeds
Hi! My names Niyah, I am 22 years old and have lived in Leeds my entire life!
| I have worked at a summer camp for children with behavioural, emotional and social challenges for 2 years in a row! This year I was a lead specialist, taking on the role of leading the other counsellors in my bunk and supporting my campers throughout, while last year I was a group specialist where I was in the bunk with the campers working 1 to 1 with them! I don’t only specialise in special needs care, I also have lots of experience working with neurotypical children and would be happy to do that too!
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Leeds
Hi! My names Niyah, I am 22 years old and have lived in Leeds my entire life!
| I have worked at a summer camp for children with behavioural, emotional and social challenges for 2 years in a row! This year I was a lead specialist, taking on the role of leading the other counsellors in my bunk and supporting my campers throughout, while last year I was a group specialist where I was in the bunk with the campers working 1 to 1 with them! I don’t only specialise in special needs care, I also have lots of experience working with neurotypical children and would be happy to do that too!
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From £12 per hour \
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How much does it cost to hire a special needs care provider in 2025?

At a national level, hiring someone on Care.com for special needs care costs an average of £13.86 per hour as of February 2025. This rate of pay can vary depending on how much experience the provider has, the specialised training they have in working with people with special needs and the degree of care that needs to be provided.

What services can a special needs care provider perform?

Special needs care providers are specialised caregivers that are generally trained to help people with a variety of physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional needs. Many also have experience preparing meals and administering medication. Some carers specialise in looking after children with special needs and can also plan customised activities to keep your child social and stimulated, both physically and mentally.

How can I find special needs care on Care.com?

You can filter special needs care providers by distance from your area and compare each person by their hourly rate, experience and specific skill set they have working with people with special needs. You can also see if another family in your area has reviewed a particular provider you're interested in to get a sense of whether they would be a good candidate to bring in for an interview.
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