Personal Assistant

The role involves providing one-to-one support to help the child access activities in the community, enjoy meaningful experiences and participate as fully as possible in activities they love.

The successful applicant will provide close supervision, promote safety and support the child with communication, transitions, emotional regulation and personal care where required.

This is an active role suited to someone who enjoys being outdoors, getting involved in activities and supporting a child to have fun while meeting their individual needs.

The Personal Assistant will be responsible for:

Providing one-to-one support when the child accesses the community, ensuring appropriate supervision and safety.

Supporting participation in activities such as parks, swimming, soft play, Youth Zone, animal attractions and other suitable community activities.

Maintaining close supervision due to the child's limited awareness of danger and the risk of moving away unexpectedly.

Learning to understand and respond to the child's individual communication methods, including body language, behaviours, gestures, sounds and visual cues.

Supporting the child calmly and consistently when they become dysregulated or find changes, transitions and unfamiliar situations difficult.

Helping the child manage transitions between activities and changes in routine.

Providing personal care when required, respectfully and in a way that maintains the child's dignity.

Encouraging the development of independence, communication, social interaction and engagement skills through everyday activities and community experiences.

Providing suitable sensory activities that reflect the child's interests, developmental needs and sensory preferences.

Working collaboratively with the family to ensure that support is consistent with the child's routines, individual needs and safety requirements., We are looking for a caring Personal Assistant to support a 7-year-old child with autism and global developmental delay.