Personal Assistant for a disabled young person

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

Job summary

A local family in Camelford seeks a personal assistant to support a 14-year-old with Autism. The role involves helping them develop social and life skills through community activities. You will work flexible hours, up to 5 hours per week, at a rate of £12.60 per hour. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of working with young people and a driving licence is preferable. Please apply with your CV or request an application form.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people is essential.
• A full driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support a young person with Autism to build social and life skills.
• Enable enjoyment of activities in the local community.
• Provide flexible support including weekends and school holidays.

Skills

Support for young people

Communication skills

Creativity

Job description

Overview

A personal assistant is required to support an enthusiastic young person, 14 years old, living in the Camelford area. They have level 2 Autism and would like someone who they can build up a positive relationship with and provide them with some 1:1 support.

Role and activities

Model and support them with learning social and life skills when out in the community. They love swimming and other water activities, are creative and enjoy Lego, and have a wide variety of interests. A personal assistant will enable them to enjoy activities in their local community.

Hours, pay and location

Up to 5 hours per week are available, and this is flexible. Some weekend and school holiday availability will be required. The rate of pay is £12.60 per hour.

Requirements

• Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people is essential.
• A full driving licence is desirable.

Safeguarding and application

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.

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 apply by emailing a copy of your CV and quoting the reference code ESDP5015 to: [e-mail]

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