Life Skills & Autism Support Assistant for 11-Year-Old

Cornwall Council Together for Families; Egloskerry; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornwall Council Together for Families is seeking a Personal Assistant to support an 11-year-old boy with autism in Egloskerry. The role focuses on building a positive relationship, providing 1:1 support, and helping with communication, confidence and life skills through activities at home and in the community.

The post is part-time, up to 5 hours weekly, mainly on weekends and school holidays. A car driver is essential due to the rural location, and the family will conduct an enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is essential.
• A full driving licence is desirable, driving essential in this rural location.
• DBS check will be completed by the family as part of recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to the boy and build a positive relationship.
• Support communication, confidence and life skills.
• Assist with activities in the local community, including cooking and shopping.
• Flexibility for weekend and school holiday hours; up to 5 hours per week.

Skills

1:1 support

communication support

life skills development

driving

Job description

Cornwall Council Together for Families is seeking a Personal Assistant to support an 11-year-old boy with autism in Egloskerry. The role focuses on building a positive relationship, providing 1:1 support, and helping with communication, confidence and life skills through activities at home and in the community.

The post is part-time, up to 5 hours weekly, mainly on weekends and school holidays. A car driver is essential due to the rural location, and the family will conduct an enhanced DBS