Personal Assistant for an Autistic 14-Year-Old with ADHD

Cornwall Council Together for Families; Helston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Job summary

Cornwall Council Together for Families is seeking a kind and patient Personal Assistant for a 14-year-old boy with autism and ADHD in the Helston area. You will help him build social confidence, access community activities, and develop life skills while fostering independence.

The role includes weekend and school holiday availability, 5 hours per week, and a travel allowance of 55p per mile. A DBS check will be completed; sponsorship is not offered. Driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• A kind and patient personal assistant
• Experience working with young people on the autism spectrum is highly advantageous.
• A full driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Help the 14-year-old build social confidence and access new activities in the community.
• Support him in developing life skills (shopping, public transport, money handling, appropriate behaviour).
• Assist with outdoor activities and indoor interests (gaming, Sonic the Hedgehog).

Skills

Patience

Relationship building

Autism awareness

Driving licence desirable

Job description

Personal Assistant for an Autistic 14-Year-Old with ADHD

A kind and patient personal assistant is required for a fit and active 14-year-old boy with autism and ADHD, living in the Helston area.

He experiences some anxiety around new people and places, so anyone supporting him will need to take the time to build a relationship.

The role involves helping him build social confidence and access new activities in the community, including pursuing individual interests and hobbies.

He loves being outdoors and is keen to try activities such as mountain biking, trampolining, and karate. When indoors, he enjoys gaming and particularly enjoys Sonic the Hedgehog.

Other goals include supporting him in developing life skills, such as going to the shops, using public transport, managing money, and understanding appropriate behaviour and social interactions.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help a young person grow and gain greater independence while making a positive impact on his life.

Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour. A travel allowance of 55p per mile is provided for any journeys made while transporting him in your vehicle.

Hours: 5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to suit the candidate's availability. Weekend and school holiday availability will be required.

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.

Experience working with young people on the autism spectrum is highly advantageous. While a full driving licence is desirable, it is not essential.