personal assistant required for an autistic girl

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

Job summary

A local community service is seeking a caring personal assistant for a 6-year-old girl in Looe, requiring support for communication and social skills. The role involves assisting her in exploring local social opportunities and establishing routines, particularly during weekends and school holidays. This position offers flexible hours at a competitive hourly rate of £13.00 plus mileage expenses. Experience with young individuals with special educational needs is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of working with young people with SEND essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to improve communication and social skills.
• Assist with exploring the local area, social opportunities and routine building.
• Promote independence, especially during weekends and school holidays.

Skills

Experience with young people with SEND

Job description

About the Role

A caring and supportive personal assistant is required for a happy, lively and energetic 6‑year‑old girl living in the Looe area. She is autistic and would like someone who can build up a positive relationship with her and provide her with some 1:1 support.

She would like someone to support her with her communication and social skills out in the community.

Her interests are swimming and preparing, cooking and eating food!

Your support will enable her to explore the local area, enjoy more social opportunities, and establish an engaging routine, particularly during weekends and school holidays, gaining independence away from her family.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one support to improve communication and social skills.
• Assist with exploring the local area, social opportunities and routine building.
• Promote independence, especially during weekends and school holidays.

Working Pattern & Pay

5 hours per week, flexible – some weekend and school holiday availability required.

Hourly rate: £13.00 + mileage expenses (car driver preferred but not essential).

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience or knowledge of working with young people with SEND essential.
• Private arrangement with the family – not an employee of Cornwall Council.

Safeguarding & Checks

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.

Application Process

If you would like to apply, please send your CV or application form to [e-mail] quoting the reference code AHDP/3012. Your CV or application form will be passed onto the family for consideration. Due to the high number of applicants for various roles, it is not possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful.

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