Personal Assistant

Cornwall Council; Camborne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Council in Camborne is seeking a patient, reliable Personal Assistant to support an autistic eight-year-old boy at home and in the community.

You will provide one-to-one support, plan structured activities, and help him explore new environments while building confidence and independence. Weekend and school holiday availability is required, with a DBS check to be completed by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience with autistic children is preferred.
• DBS check will be required.
• Ability to plan structured activities and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support at home and in the community.
• Help the child explore new environments and experiences.
• Deliver structured activities linked to his interests.
• Build confidence and independence away from home.
• Support parents on days out during school holidays.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

One-to-one support

Activity planning

Job description

A patient, caring, and reliable Personal Assistant is required to support an autistic eight-year-old boy with limited communication skills who lives in Camborne. The successful applicant will provide one-to-one support at home and in the community, helping him to build a positive and trusting relationship that promotes his wellbeing, confidence, and independence. The role will involve:

• Supporting him to explore new environments and experiences.
• Providing structured activities linked to his interests.
• Building his confidence and independence when spending time away from home.
• Support his parent on days out during school holidays

He is very active, enjoys being outdoors and has particular interests in running, climbing and swimming. He also enjoys throwing stones into streams, rivers, and the sea. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in a young person's life, supporting him to develop confidence, independence, and new experiences in a safe and enjoyable way.

Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour if employed or £15.00 per hour if self-employed. A travel allowance of 55p per mile will be paid for journeys undertaken while transporting him in your own vehicle. Hours: 5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to suit the successful candidate's availability. Availability during weekends and school holidays will be required. The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family, and not be employed or carry out work for Cornwall Council.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment will be subject to the successful candidate undertaking an enhanced DBS check, the administration process will be undertaken by Cornwall Council.