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Cornwall Council Together for Families; Helston; On-site; GBP 3,600 - 4,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Flexible hours

Weekend availability

Job summary

Cornwall Council Together for Families is seeking a kind and patient Personal Assistant to support a 14-year-old boy with autism and ADHD in the Helston area. The role focuses on building confidence, friendship, and independence through outdoor activities and community engagement.

You will help with life skills, such as shopping, using public transport, budgeting, and understanding behaviour and social interactions. DBS clearance is required, and travel is paid at 45p per mile.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism preferred.
• DBS clearance required for the role.
• Weekend availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Build social confidence and help access activities in the community.
• Support life skills: shopping, using public transport, budgeting, and social interactions.
• Assist with indoor activities and hobbies, including gaming and Sonic the Hedgehog.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Reliability

Job description

Personal Assistant for an Autistic Young Person

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 45p 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.

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