Personal Assistant to support a non-verbal 5 year-old boy with Autism

Cornwall Council Together for Families; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Council Together for Families is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support a non-verbal 5-year-old boy with autism in the St Austell area. The role involves facilitating safe access to local activities, helping with self-care tasks, and promoting independence while managing potential hazards in the community.

The successful candidate will work under a private family arrangement (not employed by Cornwall Council) and will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience as a personal assistant or teaching assistant preferred.
• Ability to support a non-verbal child with autism in daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the child to access activities in the community.
• Assist with self-care tasks (shoes, coat, hand-washing).
• Support road safety and understanding dangers when out and about.
• Safeguarding and DBS checks to be carried out by the admin process.

Skills

PA experience

Autism support

Job description

Personal Assistant to support a non-verbal 5 year-old boy with Autism

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support a young person to build confidence, develop independence and enjoy the activities they love?

Are you an experienced PA or teaching assistant?

We are seeking a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a non-verbal 5 year-old boy with Autism and severe learning disabilities living in the St Austell area.

He is very cheeky and will make you smile with his infectious laugh. He enjoys water play, going to the park and soft play. He loves fruit shoots, crisps and sweets!

You’ll need to be aware as he’s a runner, so you need to be quick but also uses his pushchair as a safe space.

This is an opportunity for him to have support to safely access activities and events in his local community that he is interested in and enjoys. Support to understand dangers when going out an about in his community e.g. road safety.

Also, to support him in developing his self-care and independent skills, e.g. putting on his shoes and coat, washing his own hands.

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. The administration process will be undertaken by Cornwall Council.

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