Personal Assistant for a Teenager with Autism

Cornwall Council Together for Families; Wadebridge; Sur place; GBP 15 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Cornwall Council Together for Families is seeking a Personal Assistant for a happy teenage boy in Wadebridge. The role offers 1:1 support to help him build independence and life skills, with interests in military history and Lego.

The successful candidate will work up to 7 hours per week, with some weekend and school holiday availability. Driving licence preferred but not essential; enhanced DBS check will be completed. This is a privately arranged role not employed by Cornwall Council.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with SEN is essential.

Responsabilités

• Provide 1:1 support to help the teenager gain independence and develop life skills.
• Support participation in local community activities, including trips to museums, beaches and woods.
• Build a positive relationship and monitor safety; assist with daily routines and activities.

Connaissances

1:1 support

SEN experience

Driving

Description du poste

Personal Assistant for a Teenager with Autism

Personal Assistant required for a happy teenage boy who lives in Wadebridge.

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 gaining independence and life skills. He is interested in military, history and enjoys Lego.

A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community like walks on the beach and at the woods. He likes to visit museums.

The rate of pay is £13.45 per hour.

Up to 7 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.

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.