Personal Assistant for a 11-Year-Old Boy with Autism

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

Personal Assistant for a 11-Year-Old Boy with Autism

A personal assistant is required to support a happy and lively 11-year-old boy living in Egloskerry.

He has Autism and would like someone who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support.

He would like someone to support him with his communication, developing confidence and his life skills. He loves cooking, shopping and socialising.

A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community.

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

Car driver essential due to rural location.

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.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.