Personal Care Assistant role DP/JLH11

Warrington Disability Partnership; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Warrington Disability Partnership in NSW, Australia, is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support a 9-year-old boy who is autistic and non-verbal. The role involves constant supervision at home and in public as the child has limited awareness of danger. Activities include soft play, parks, swimming, and outings with supervision.

Role starts March 2027; DBS check provided; driving license is essential. Prior ASD experience and understanding of motor/vocal tics are required.

Qualifications

• Driver's license is essential.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and understanding of motor and vocal tics are essential.
• DBS check will be provided; enhanced DBS is required for the successful applicant.

Responsibilities

• Support the child in developing independent living skills.
• Assist with personal care as needed.
• Provide supervision and assistance during social and leisure activities, e.g., soft play, swimming, trips to the park.

Skills

Driving License

ASD knowledge

Vocal tics understanding

Job description

Personal Care Assistant role DP/JLH11

Job Ref

DP/JLH11

About Job

Independent Living Team on behalf of an individual employer

Role available from March 2027

Personal Care Assistant Role
Reference: DP/JLH11
Hours:

Term Time: 4 hours per week

Holiday Period (Non-Term): 8 hours per week

Rate of pay: £13.45 per hour

Role available from March 2027

Job Description:

We are seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support a 9-year-old boy who is autistic and non-verbal. This role requires constant supervision both at home and in public, as he has limited awareness of danger.

The child enjoys activities like visiting soft play centers, parks, swimming, and going on outings to places such as Knowsley Safari Park and the Sea Life Centre. He also enjoys spending time at home with his iPad and uses non-verbal communication, such as pointing or hand-holding, to express when he wants to go out.

Candidate Requirements:

Driving License: ESSENTIAL

Experience: Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and an understanding of motor and vocal tics is essential.

Personality: A positive, energetic, and engaging personality is preferred.

DBS Check: An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory for the successful applicant. This will be provided free of charge.

Main Duties:

Supporting the child in developing independent living skills

Assisting with personal care as needed

Providing supervision and assistance during social and leisure activities, such as:

Soft play centers

Swimming

Trips to the park

Outings to places like Knowsley Safari Park and the Sea Life Centre