personal assistant

Cornwall Council; Redruth; On-site; GBP 2,700 - 3,200; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Council is seeking a personal assistant to support an eight-year-old autistic girl with a learning disability living in Redruth. The role involves 1:1 support at home and in the community, helping her explore, learn new skills and participate in activities to build confidence and independence.

The successful applicant will work to establish a positive relationship, accommodating anxiety around new people and places, and will be employed under a private arrangement with the family.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of working with young people with special educational needs.
• A full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support at home and in the community to help the child build independence.
• Support development of new skills and social interaction through activities.
• Build a trusting relationship to ease anxiety around new people and places.

Skills

SEND experience

Driving license

Job description

A personal assistant is required to support a eight-year-old autistic girl with a learning disability living in Redruth. She is non-verbal and she would like someone with whom she can build a positive relationship and who can provide 1:1 support in the home and in the community, enabling her to explore and thrive. The role focuses on helping her develop independence and engage in activities that encourage new skills and social interaction. She experiences some anxiety around new people and places, so anyone supporting her will need to take the time to build a relationship. This is a rewarding opportunity to support a young person in expanding her world, building confidence, and gaining greater independence - while making a meaningful difference in her life. Pay: Starting at £13.45 per hour, with potential for increase based on skills and experience. Hours: 4 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to suit the candidate's availability.

Requirements

• Experience or knowledge of working with young people with special educational needs.
• A full driving license.

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.