Autism-Friendly Personal Assistant for an Active Teen

Cornwall Council Together for Families; Helston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Job summary

Cornwall Council Together for Families is seeking a kind and patient Personal Assistant for a 14-year-old boy with autism and ADHD in the Helston area. You will help him build social confidence, access community activities, and develop life skills while fostering independence.

The role includes weekend and school holiday availability, 5 hours per week, and a travel allowance of 55p per mile. A DBS check will be completed; sponsorship is not offered. Driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• A kind and patient personal assistant
• Experience working with young people on the autism spectrum is highly advantageous.
• A full driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Help the 14-year-old build social confidence and access new activities in the community.
• Support him in developing life skills (shopping, public transport, money handling, appropriate behaviour).
• Assist with outdoor activities and indoor interests (gaming, Sonic the Hedgehog).

Skills

Patience

Relationship building

Autism awareness

Driving licence desirable

Job description

Cornwall Council Together for Families is seeking a kind and patient Personal Assistant for a 14-year-old boy with autism and ADHD in the Helston area. You will help him build social confidence, access community activities, and develop life skills while fostering independence.

The role includes weekend and school holiday availability, 5 hours per week, and a travel allowance of 55p per mile. A DBS check will be completed; sponsorship is not offered. Driving licence is desirable but not essential.