Personal Assistant for an Active Young Explorer (Autism)

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Abercynon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a young boy with Autism in Mountain Ash and the wider community. You will help him access activities in a safe, structured and enjoyable way, building confidence, independence and social skills.

Applicants should be kind, patient and reliable, with experience of supporting children with Autism or ALN, and be able to maintain a positive relationship while staying attentive and responsive.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and reliable.
• Experienced in supporting children with Autism and/or ALN.
• Confident supporting a child in the community.
• Able to build a trusting and positive relationship with me.
• Understanding of sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Energetic and enthusiastic about community activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the child to access activities within the local community in a safe, structured and enjoyable way.
• Help build confidence, independence and social skills through participation in activities the child enjoys.

Skills

Driver

Kind & reliable

Active & energetic

Job description

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a young boy with Autism in Mountain Ash and the wider community. You will help him access activities in a safe, structured and enjoyable way, building confidence, independence and social skills.

Applicants should be kind, patient and reliable, with experience of supporting children with Autism or ALN, and be able to maintain a positive relationship while staying attentive and responsive.