1:1 Personal Assistant for a Creative Teen (Autism Support)

Cornwall Council; Camelford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Council is seeking a personal assistant to support a 15-year-old living in Camelford. You will provide 1:1 support to help develop social and life skills in the community, including swimming and creative activities like Lego.

The role offers up to 5 hours per week, flexibility for some weekends/school holidays, and a pay rate of £13.45 per hour. A full driving licence is desirable and enhanced DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of working with young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a young person.
• Autism awareness or experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to the young person.
• Assist with learning social and life skills in the community, including activities like swimming and Lego.
• Support participation in local activities and help gain independence.

Skills

Experience with youth

Autism awareness

1:1 support

Relationship building

Job description

Cornwall Council is seeking a personal assistant to support a 15-year-old living in Camelford. You will provide 1:1 support to help develop social and life skills in the community, including swimming and creative activities like Lego.

The role offers up to 5 hours per week, flexibility for some weekends/school holidays, and a pay rate of £13.45 per hour. A full driving licence is desirable and enhanced DBS checks are required.