Calm Personal Assistant for Non-Verbal ASD/ADHD Child

Warrington Disability Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check arranged

Job summary

Warrington Disability Partnership in Warrington is seeking a calm, patient Personal Assistant to support an 11-year-old non-verbal child with ASD/ADHD to access the community and participate in activities. This on-site, part-time role requires independence, vigilance, and a caring approach to safety.

The role involves accompanying the child to activities, providing transport when needed, and assisting with personal care while promoting greater independence in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Full driving licence
• Essential: Access to own vehicle for use as part of the role
• Essential: Appropriate business-use motor insurance
• Essential: Ability to support a child who communicates non-verbally
• Desirable: Experience with SEND or non-verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Help the child access the community and participate in local activities
• Encourage independence while keeping safety and wellbeing in focus
• Provide calm, reassuring support during moments of frustration
• Support the child’s non-verbal communication needs
• Accompany to activities such as swimming, bowling, parks, shopping
• Provide transport including occasional school pick-ups/drop-offs
• Assist with personal care and hygiene when required
• Maintain high supervision in the community due to limited danger awareness
• Be flexible to undertake other reasonable duties related to the role

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Reliability

Safety awareness

Non-verbal communication

Job description

Warrington Disability Partnership in Warrington is seeking a calm, patient Personal Assistant to support an 11-year-old non-verbal child with ASD/ADHD to access the community and participate in activities. This on-site, part-time role requires independence, vigilance, and a caring approach to safety.

The role involves accompanying the child to activities, providing transport when needed, and assisting with personal care while promoting greater independence in a supportive environment.