Personal Assistant for Disabled Young Person

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

Job summary

A local family is seeking a personal assistant to support their lively 12-year-old son with Autism in Bude. The role involves providing 1:1 support for communication and encouraging outdoor activities. Flexible hours are available, mainly during weekends and school holidays. A rewarding opportunity to positively impact a young person's life. Applicants should have some experience working with young people and a full driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support a 12-year-old boy with communication and activities.
• Enable him to enjoy activities in the local community.
• Provide 1:1 support mainly during weekends and school holidays.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Good communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Job description

A personal assistant is required to support a happy and lively 12-year-old boy living in Bude.

He has Autism and would like someone who can build up a positive relationship with him and provide 1:1 support.

He would like someone to support him with his communication. He loves being outdoors, going for walks, and visiting the park to play. He enjoys physical activities like soft play, and also likes cars and drawing.

A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community.

Up to 5 hours per week are available, and this is flexible. Mainly weekend and school holiday availability will be required, with occasional after school support.

The rate of pay is £12.60 per hour.

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

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 will 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, with the administration process undertaken by Cornwall Council.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV or request an application form.

Your CV or application form will be passed onto the family for consideration. Due to the high number of applicants 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 ESDP/5017.

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