Personal Assistant / Support Worker (5354)

Suffolk Independent Living; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk Independent Living is seeking a kind Personal Assistant / Support Worker to assist my son in Sudbury. This play-based role aims to build confidence, independence and positive experiences at home and in the community.

We want someone patient, caring and creative, able to engage a child with ASD, PDA, SPD, ADHD and dyslexia. 3 hours per week, flexible and reliable. There is a cat and dog in the home.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and understanding.
• Fun, playful and able to engage with children.
• Comfortable supporting a child with additional needs.
• Understanding of sensory needs and PDA.
• Be able to think creatively.
• Reliable and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Spend 3 hours with my son.
• Support through play-based activities at home.
• Support him to enjoy his interests and hobbies.
• Get out into the community for activities such as parks, walks, swimming, soft play, football.
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence through play.
• Provide a calm, positive and supportive presence.
• Following his lead and adapting activities around his needs.

Skills

Patience

Engagement with children

Job description

Personal Assistant / Support Worker (5354)

Personal Assistant / Support Worker required in Sudbury

3 hours available per week during term time

£12.71 per hour

Reference number: 5354

Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.

Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.

Job purpose

I am looking for a Kind, patient and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support my son, who has ASD, PDA, SPD, ADHD and dyslexia. This is a play-based role, focused on helping him have fun, build confidence, develop independence and enjoy positive experiences both at home and out in the community.

If you are someone who enjoys working with children, being active and having fun while making a real difference to a child’s confidence and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Spend 3 hours with my son


• Support through Play-based activities at home


• Support him to enjoy his interests and hobbies


• Getting out into the community for activities such as parks, walks, swimming, soft play, football or other activities he enjoys.


• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence through play


• Provide a calm, positive and supportive presence


• Following his lead and adapting activities around his needs and interests

Personal Specification (refer to these when submitting your application)

You don’t necessarily need previous experience, but you should be:

• Patient, caring and understanding


• Fun, playful and able to engage with children


• Comfortable supporting a child with additional needs


• Understanding of sensory needs and PDA


• Be able to think creatively


• Reliable and trustworthy


• Someone who can build a genuine positive relationship with him.

Additional Details

There are a cat and dog in the home