2:1 PA for Energetic Autistic Child (Flexible Hours)

Disability North; York and North Yorkshire; Vor Ort; CAD 7.900 - 8.400; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Disability North in York is seeking Personal Assistants to support Leo, an energetic 8-year-old autistic boy, in the community with 2:1 support. You will help him participate in parks, cafes, soft play, and other child-friendly activities while ensuring safety and assisting with personal care.

This paid Direct Payments role requires flexibility for weekends and school holidays, willingness to engage in messy play and outdoor activity, and ability to communicate non-verbally.

Qualifikationen

• Positive, playful attitude with high energy.
• Patient, kind, emotionally resilient.
• Ability to work as part of a 2:1 support team.
• Willing to assist with personal care.
• Confident with non-verbal communication.
• Willingness to engage in messy play and outdoor activity.
• Weekend and holiday hours flexibility.
• Experience with challenging or risky behaviours.
• Driving licence and access to a car.
• Knowledge of sensory processing needs.
• Understanding of non-verbal cues and sensory triggers.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding principles.
• Experience supporting autistic children.
• PA or care experience desirable.

Aufgaben

• Provide 2:1 support to Leo in the community (parks, cafés, soft play centres, and other child-friendly places).
• Ensure Leo’s safety at all times.
• Assist with personal care, including toileting, pad changes, and hygiene routines.
• Manage Leo’s sensory-seeking behaviours sensitively (e.g. smearing, vomiting, saliva play).
• Use non-verbal cues and gestures to understand and respond to Leo’s needs.
• Encourage play, exploration, and communication in a supportive and inclusive way.
• Work collaboratively with Leo’s family to ensure consistency and the best outcomes for Leo.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.

Kenntnisse

Positive attitude

High energy

Patience

Emotional resilience

2:1 support

Non-verbal communication

Messy play

Outdoor activity

Weekend flexibility

Calm under pressure

Jobbeschreibung

Disability North in York is seeking Personal Assistants to support Leo, an energetic 8-year-old autistic boy, in the community with 2:1 support. You will help him participate in parks, cafes, soft play, and other child-friendly activities while ensuring safety and assisting with personal care.

This paid Direct Payments role requires flexibility for weekends and school holidays, willingness to engage in messy play and outdoor activity, and ability to communicate non-verbally.