Facilitator/caregiver

Facilitator/Carer for 17-year-old neurodivergent male - Durbanville area.

We are seeking a dedicated facilitator/carer to work one-on-one with a 17-year-old male who loves trains, airplanes, and boats. This role requires someone who genuinely cares about helping others and is prepared to provide long-term, consistent support. We are looking for someone who is patient, compassionate, kind, playful and empathetic, with a genuine interest in supporting and engaging with the individual on a personal level.

To be a “helping hand” to an individual with unique and specific challenges and support needs, giving him the necessary guidance and support to thrive. A special interest and passion to be a secure, long-term source of support to a neurodivergent individual is of the utmost importance.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support his individual needs.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Ensure predictability and consistency in his daily structure and routine.
- Support his executive functioning, including planning, problem-solving, and reasoning.
- Assist with regulation needs, reducing uncertainty and anxiety.
- Understand and address his physical needs, adapting the environment and support needed accordingly.
- Assist with ordinary activities like dressing, eating, collecting from school or taking to physical therapy appointments, etc. Help with personal hygiene (bathing, brushing teeth, bathroom assistance). Be with him round-the-clock, 24/7 assistance and attention during the time with him.

Support and training from his occupational therapist.

Fluent in Afrikaans - Essential.

Valid driver’s license and reliable car - Essential.

Previous experience in a supportive mentorship/facilitator role supporting neurodivergent adults - Essential.

Previous experience in a caregiver role - Desirable.

Previous experience in a type of helping profession - Desirable.

Familiarity with a low arousal approach to create a comfortable environment for him - Essential.

Knowledge and understanding of cerebral palsey - Essential.

Knowledge and understanding of global developmental delays - Essential

Ability to minimise stress and anxiety for the individual - Essential.

Strong verbal communication skills - Essential.

Strong executive functioning skills, i.e., ability to implement structure - Essential.

Social and life skills - Essential.

Relationship building and interpersonal skills - Essential.

Working hours:
Monday - Friday: 13:30 - 18:30 (Fridays collect 13:00)

Saturday: 08:00 - 18:30

**Salary**: R15 000 - R20 000.

Please note we will only contact applicants that have been shortlisted, thank you for your time.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: R15 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month