Call-in Assistant with Sign Language Skills (BPA) – Oslo

About the role

Mio BPA is looking for 2-3 call-in assistants with Norwegian sign language skills to support a 6-year-old boy who communicates with sign language and speech. The family has deaf parents and children whose first language is Norwegian sign language. The work is morning, afternoon/evening and weekend shifts, with possible extra duty calls; permanent positions are possible.

Key responsibilities

• Activate the child through play and motivate him to movement and participation
• Provide emotional regulation, shielding and calmness when needed
• Personal care, including dressing and undressing
• Meal preparation and household tasks, keeping order in aids and the home
• Assist with transfers and mobilisation, including some lifting
• Go swimming and on trips with the child

Required profile

• Norwegian sign language competence and good communication with the family
• Valid police record
• Good Norwegian; English is an advantage
• Class B driving licence is an advantage but not required
• Comfortable in water and physically fit
• Flexible, patient and able to follow routines while taking initiative

What we offer

• Pay according to collective agreement: 225.40 NOK per hour, plus 60 NOK evening allowance and 57 NOK weekend allowance
• Discount portal with hotel, appliance and online shop deals
• Theoretical and practical training and relevant courses
• Closely followed up by the BPA coordinator