Personal Assistant for a Disabled Child

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

Job summary

A local family is seeking a Personal Assistant for their ten-year-old son with autism to support his communication and social skills. This flexible role requires a car driver and experience with children with special educational needs. The position offers £12.60 per hour for 3 hours a week in Redruth. Successful candidates will need to undergo a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with autism and ADHD is essential.
• Ability to build a positive relationship with the child.
• Knowledge of community activities for children.

Responsibilities

• Support the child's communication and social skills.
• Facilitate activities in the community.
• Help develop the child's independence.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with young people with special educational needs

Empathy

Job description

Personal Assistant required for an intelligent, humorous and eloquent ten-year-old boy who lives in the Redruth area.

He is autistic with ADHD and PDA traits looking for 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 and social skills out in the community. His interests are Lego, Minecraft, science fiction, going to the beach, swimming and play parks.

A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community, developing his independence away from his family.

Good rate of pay at £12.60 per hour.
3 hours per week are available, although this is very flexible.
Car driver preferred with business class insurance.

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 AHDP/1162

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