Compassionate Personal Assistant for a Caring Child

Cornwall Council; Higher Porthpean; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Council seeks a reliable Personal Assistant to support a young child with autism and severe learning disabilities, both at home and in the community. You will help create a calm, safe environment and learn the child’s routines and communication cues to respond gently.

This role includes assisting with daily routines and personal care, including continence needs, while remaining patient and responsive to behaviours.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, compassionate and supportive.
• Ability to stay calm and respond to behaviours and communication cues.
• Willingness to assist with daily routines and personal care, including continence needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a young child with autism and severe learning disabilities at home and in the community.
• Assist with daily routines and personal care including continence needs.
• Encourage engagement in activities the child enjoys and follow their lead.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Patience

Job description

Cornwall Council seeks a reliable Personal Assistant to support a young child with autism and severe learning disabilities, both at home and in the community. You will help create a calm, safe environment and learn the child’s routines and communication cues to respond gently.

This role includes assisting with daily routines and personal care, including continence needs, while remaining patient and responsive to behaviours.