Personal Assistant for Active Neurodiverse Child - Driving

Disability North; Maryland; On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in the U.K. is recruiting an experienced personal assistant for a lively 6-year-old boy with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder. The role requires car driving and a background in supporting neurodiverse individuals.

You will accompany Joey to local activities, ensure his safety, and learn his preferences, with regular planning to maintain routine. The position is 7 hours weekly during term time and 19 hours weekly during school holidays, at £14 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience as a personal assistant for neurodiverse individuals.
• Able to work with a child with autism and sensory processing disorder.

Responsibilities

• Support Joey in accessing the local community and accompanying him to activities.
• Maintain safety and manage routines to cope with dysregulation.
• Provide prompts for using toilet facilities and learn his preferred foods.

Skills

Car driver

Neurodiversity experience

Job description

Disability North in the U.K. is recruiting an experienced personal assistant for a lively 6-year-old boy with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder. The role requires car driving and a background in supporting neurodiverse individuals.

You will accompany Joey to local activities, ensure his safety, and learn his preferences, with regular planning to maintain routine. The position is 7 hours weekly during term time and 19 hours weekly during school holidays, at £14 per hour.