Play, Laugh & Explore – Support Buddy Needed – Stonefields

2–4 hours per week | After school &/OR Saturday mornings

We’re looking for a warm, playful, and reliable support person to spend quality time with a a fun-loving 11-year-old girl based in Stonefields.

She is autistic and nonverbal, but she communicates in her own way. She’s curious, active, and full of personality — and she thrives with someone who genuinely enjoys playing, laughing, and getting out and about with her.

She loves:

• The beach, swimming, parks, playgrounds & climbing

• Arts & crafts, Barbies, sand play

• Music, singing, K-pop, musicals & YouTube

• Makeup, hair, and taking photos on her iPad

• Possibly attending a dance programme in Meadowbank

She’s happiest when she’s busy doing positive, engaging activities with someone who enjoys her company and can gently guide and supervise her.

The Role

You’ll be supporting her so mum to get things done at home (shopping, cooking, chores). Mum will know that she is safe, happy and engaged.

The role includes:

• Taking her out for short outings (about an hour)

• Playing, supervising, and encouraging positive activities

• Being a calm, fun, familiar face she can build trust with

• Start with 2 hours after school (one weekday of your choosing) OR school pick up 1 hour of support over 5 days.

• Saturday mornings: 2 hours OR school pick up 1 hour over 5 days.

If you love kids, enjoy being active and creative, and are looking for a meaningful part-time role where you can truly make a difference — this could be a beautiful fit 💫

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