Caregiver

Caregiver – Autism & Special Needs

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-time | 40 hours per week
Working Schedule: 6 days per week
Minimum Employment Commitment: 24 months
Visa Sponsorship: Available
Relocation Assistance: Available
International Applications: Welcome

About the Opportunity

Arventa Group is recruiting a compassionate, energetic and highly dependable Caregiver on behalf of a private client based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated, individualized care and developmental support to a 9-year-old child with special needs, working closely with the family and an interdisciplinary support team.

This position combines daily childcare, structured routines, behavioral support, recreational activities and light child-related household responsibilities.

We are seeking an experienced, responsible and physically active professional who is passionate about working with children and ideally has experience supporting children with autism or other developmental needs.

International candidates are encouraged to apply. Employer-sponsored work visas and relocation assistance are available for eligible candidates willing to relocate to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare and Daily Living Support

-Provide safe, attentive and engaging one-on-one care for a child with special needs.
-Establish and maintain daily routines, including grooming, hygiene, leisure, play and morning and nighttime activities.
-Prepare meals according to family instructions and prescribed dietary requirements.
-Administer medication only when appropriately authorised, trained and permitted.
-Maintain clean, tidy and organised child-related spaces, including bedrooms, play areas and learning environments.
-Assist with light household duties related to childcare, including laundry and meal preparation.

Behavioral and Developmental Support

-Implement skill-acquisition strategies prescribed by the supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
-Encourage participation in developmental, recreational and educational activities.
-Plan and participate in games, arts, outdoor play and other age-appropriate activities.
-Support the child’s engagement, independence and developmental progress.

Family and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

-Communicate effectively with parents, caregivers and interdisciplinary professionals regarding daily activities, meals, schedules and concerns.
-Follow household rules, traditions and established routines.
-Maintain confidentiality, professionalism and dependable attendance.
-Work collaboratively with the family and other members of the support team.

Mandatory Qualifications and Experience

-Minimum 5 years of childcare experience.
-High school diploma or equivalent.
-Fluency in English.
-Ability to commit to a minimum 24-month employment period.
-Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
-Valid driver’s license where driving responsibilities are assigned.
-Ability to work flexible hours and provide on-call support when required.
-Non-smoking status and comfort around household pets, where applicable.
-Ability to participate safely in physically active childcare and recreational activities.

Preferred Qualifications

-Experience supporting children with autism or other special needs.
-Background in occupational therapy, recreational therapy or autism-related care.
-Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) certification, where applicable.
-Arabic-language proficiency.
-Experience supporting children within private-family or multidisciplinary care environments.

Working Conditions

-Full-time position requiring 40 working hours per week, distributed across six days.
-Services provided within the family home and community.
-On-call availability may be required during travel, illness or other family needs.
-Ability to sit, stand and remain physically active for extended periods.
-Ability to participate in swimming, outdoor recreation and educational activities.
-Ability to perform dynamic movements, including lunging, sprinting, jumping and climbing.
-The role specification includes lifting up to 50 kg from ground level and overhead, subject to safe working practices and applicable accommodations.

International Recruitment and Relocation Benefits

We welcome applications from suitably qualified professionals worldwide.

Successful international candidates will benefit from:

-Employer-sponsored work visa, subject to eligibility and applicable Saudi Arabian immigration requirements.
-Relocation assistance to support the move to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
-The opportunity to work within a dedicated private-family and interdisciplinary support environment.
-Valuable international professional experience in specialized childcare and developmental support.

Candidates must be willing to relocate to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and work on-site.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

-An updated CV or resume.
-Three professional references.
-Details of relevant childcare experience.
-Copies of relevant professional qualifications or certifications, where applicable.
-Current country of residence.
-Earliest available starting date.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riyadh: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person