Support Worker/ PA

Description

Support Worker/ PA in Riyadh. A fantastic opportunity for a compassionate, energetic, and highly capable professional to support a 19-year-old young woman as she transitions confidently into college and greater independence.

Salary/Wage: Highly competitive tax-free package, negotiable based on experience

Driving Requirements: No, a driver will be available

Essential:

• Previous experience supporting neurodivergent young people or individuals with additional learning needs.

• Confident encouraging independence, life skills, and social development whilst maintaining clear professional boundaries.

• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust while remaining consistent and structured.

• Valid passport and happy to travel with family.

• *This role is open to female applicants only.

Desirable:

• Experience in academic coaching, tutoring, mentoring, or study skills support.

• Experience within a private, fully staffed household or supporting high-profile clients beneficial.

Start Date: ASAP

Days & Hours: Six days per week, up to 12 hours daily. Weekdays typically begin around 8:00am with breaks during the day, finishing around 9:00pm. Longer hours may be required during weekends and holidays.

Pets in Home: None

Accommodation Provided: Private bedroom and bathroom within a shared staff villa, separate from the family home within the secure gated compound.

Recruiter Contact: Rachael

About this child/client

We are seeking an exceptional Specialist Companion / Personal Assistant to support Zara, a warm and friendly 19-year-old, as she transitions into college life and greater independence. Zara enjoys dining out, escape rooms, and social media. She benefits from patient, structured support to strengthen confidence, study habits, and daily organisation. Zara thrives with clear structure, encouragement, and repetition, particularly with reading comprehension, numerical reasoning, and problem-solving. The family seek a mature, patient female companion to help Zara develop practical skills and independence for college and adult life.

overview of role

This rewarding role focuses on supporting Zara’s transition into college and adulthood. Acting as mentor, you will help manage routines, organise schedules, develop study habits, and build confidence in academic and social settings. You will support planning, break tasks into manageable steps, review instructions, and encourage independence rather than dependency. The role also includes supporting social development, helping Zara navigate college expectations and social situations. Working closely with family, tutors, professors, and specialists, you will help maintain a consistent approach promoting personal growth and academic success.

who this role would suit

A patient, organised, emotionally intelligent *female professional with experience supporting young adults with learning differences, executive functioning challenges, neurodivergence, and/or additional educational needs. Experience in academic coaching, tutoring, mentoring, or study skills support is highly advantageous. Strong communication, sound judgement, and the ability to build trust whilst maintaining professional boundaries are essential.

what's great about this job

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a pivotal stage of a young person’s life. Working within a welcoming, fully staffed household, you will play a key role in helping Zara develop confidence, independence, and life skills. Excellent long-term prospects include private accommodation, medical insurance, annual flights home, private driver, meals provided on duty, and opportunities to travel with the family.

Recruitment Process

Snap Care manages the full recruitment process, including shortlisting, recruiter interviews, and arranging employer interviews.

If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Ad ID: 5418480054