personal assistant

Cornwall Council; Camelford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Council is seeking a personal assistant to support a 15-year-old living in Camelford. You will provide 1:1 support to help develop social and life skills in the community, including swimming and creative activities like Lego.

The role offers up to 5 hours per week, flexibility for some weekends/school holidays, and a pay rate of £13.45 per hour. A full driving licence is desirable and enhanced DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of working with young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a young person.
• Autism awareness or experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to the young person.
• Assist with learning social and life skills in the community, including activities like swimming and Lego.
• Support participation in local activities and help gain independence.

Skills

Experience with youth

Autism awareness

1:1 support

Relationship building

Job description

A personal assistant is required to support an enthusiastic young person, 15 years old and living in the Camelford area.

They have level 2 Autism and would like someone who they can build up a positive relationship with and provide them with some 1:1 support.

They would like someone to model and support them with learning social and life skills when out in the community. They love swimming and other water activities, are creative and enjoy Lego, and have a wide variety of interests.

A personal assistant will enable them to enjoy activities in their local community.

Up to 5 hours per week are available, and this is flexible. Some weekend and school holiday availability will be required.

The rate of pay is £13.45 per hour.

Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people is essential. A full driving licence is desirable.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help a young person grow, gain independence, and make a meaningful difference in their life.

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.