Personal Assistant for a 14-Year-Old with Autism

Cornwall Council Together for Families; Penzance; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Cornwall Council Together for Families seeks a caring Personal Assistant to support a 14-year-old boy with Autism. You will help him access social and leisure activities, accompany him to parks, swimming and community events, and assist in developing daily living skills.

The role is a private family arrangement; mileage is paid at 55p per mile when the young person travels in your vehicle, and an Enhanced DBS check will apply as part of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Support a young person to access social and leisure activities.
• Accompanying him on outings such as parks, swimming and community activities.
• Encouraging independence and helping to develop everyday living skills.
• Providing a positive, supportive and engaging presence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a young person to access social and leisure activities
• Accompanying him on outings such as parks, swimming and community activities
• Encouraging independence and helping to develop everyday living skills
• Providing a positive, supportive and engaging presence

Job description

Cornwall Council Together for Families seeks a caring Personal Assistant to support a 14-year-old boy with Autism. You will help him access social and leisure activities, accompany him to parks, swimming and community events, and assist in developing daily living skills.

The role is a private family arrangement; mileage is paid at 55p per mile when the young person travels in your vehicle, and an Enhanced DBS check will apply as part of safeguarding.