Personal Assistant for an Autistic Child (Self-Employed Preferred)

Cornwall Council Together for Families; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornwall Council Together for Families is seeking a kind, reliable Personal Assistant to support a six-year-old autistic boy in the Falmouth area. Role includes 1:1 support at home and in the community to build confidence and social skills.

Self-employed PAs preferred with 8 hours per week and flexible scheduling; weekend availability required. DBS check will be completed through the council.

Qualifications

• Self-employed PAs preferred; employed PAs may be considered for right candidate.
• Hours: 8 per week with flexible scheduling, weekends and school holidays.
• Enhanced DBS check required; admin handled by Cornwall Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support at home and in the community.
• Help the child access activities, build confidence and independence.
• Support social, communication and independence skills through engaging activities.

Job description

Personal Assistant for an Autistic Child (Self-Employed Preferred)

A kind, patient and reliable Personal Assistant is required to support a happy and sociable six-year-old autistic boy who lives in the Falmouth area.

Applications from self-employed Personal Assistants are preferred; however, employed Personal Assistants may also be considered for the right candidate.

The role involves providing 1:1 support both at home and in the community, helping him access activities he enjoys, build his confidence and independence, and develop important social, communication and independence skills. This may include supporting him with listening to and following instructions, engaging positively with others, and navigating social situations.

He enjoys exploring the world around him and would benefit from support to access community activities and experiences. He has a special interest in buses and loves going on bus rides.

The successful applicant will be able to build a positive and trusting relationship with him, understand his individual needs, and provide encouragement and support in a fun and engaging way.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to a young child's life by helping him develop new skills, grow in confidence and enjoy new experiences within his community.

Rate of pay: £16.50 per hour for self-employed Personal Assistants (preferred). Self-employed PAs will be responsible for their own tax affairs and insurance arrangements.

While a self-employed arrangement is preferred, applications from employed Personal Assistants will also be considered at £13.45 per hour.

Hours: 8 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to suit the successful 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.