Personal Assistant for a disabled child

Cornwall Council Together for Families; Launceston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local family service in Launceston is seeking a Personal Assistant for their 7-year-old son with Autism. The role involves providing 1:1 support, engaging in outdoor activities, and assisting with communication. Flexible hours up to 5 per week are available, along with weekend and holiday opportunities. Candidates should have experience with special educational needs. Pay is £12.60 per hour, applying via CV to the family.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essential.
• Car driver preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a young boy with Autism.
• Engage in outdoor activities like walks and trips to the park.
• Support communication and social interaction.

Skills

Communication support

Experience with special educational needs

Outdoor activities

Job description

Personal Assistant required for a happy and lively 7-year-old boy who lives in Launceston.

He has Autism and he 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. He loves being outdoors and going for walks and to the park to play. He enjoys swimming, soft play and loves trains. A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community and with his family.

Rate of pay £12.60 per hour.

Up to 5 hours per week are available, although this is very flexible.

Some weekend and school holiday availability will be required.

Car driver preferred but not essential.

Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essential.

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.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV. Alternatively, you can request an application form.

Your CV or application form will be passed onto the family for their consideration. Due to the high number of applicants that are received for various roles, it is not possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful.

Please reply to: [e-mail] and quote reference number DP/1094