PA for Autistic Boy — IT & Life Skills Coach

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

Job summary

Cornwall Council Together for Families seeks a kind, empathetic Personal Assistant to support a highly capable 12-year-old boy with autism in the Redruth area. You will help build trust, support anxiety, and enable him to join activities while developing confidence and independence.

Role involves weekly 5 hours with weekend and school-holiday availability, potential driving required, and private family employment with DBS checks. Training and support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people on the autism spectrum is highly advantageous.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are highly desirable.
• Ability to build trust and work with sensitivity around anxiety and trauma.

Responsibilities

• Support the boy to build social confidence and access community activities.
• Help develop life skills such as shopping, using public transport and managing money.
• Encourage coding and IT interest while promoting safety and independence.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Trust-building

Driving licence

Job description

Cornwall Council Together for Families seeks a kind, empathetic Personal Assistant to support a highly capable 12-year-old boy with autism in the Redruth area. You will help build trust, support anxiety, and enable him to join activities while developing confidence and independence.

Role involves weekly 5 hours with weekend and school-holiday availability, potential driving required, and private family employment with DBS checks. Training and support will be provided.