Personal Assistant for a 9-year-old autistic boy with ADHD

Cornwall Council Together for Families; Falmouth (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Flexible hours

Job summary

Cornwall Council Together for Families in Falmouth seeks a Personal Assistant to support a nine-year-old autistic boy with ADHD. You will provide 1:1 support to help him access community activities, explore interests and build confidence and independence.

The role requires patience, reliability and energy; a full driving licence is beneficial. DBS checks are required, and the position pays £13.45 per hour for 5 hours per week with a travel allowance per mile.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism or ADHD is advantageous.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial, though not essential.
• Enhanced DBS check required prior to starting.
• Available for 5 hours per week, including weekends and school holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to help the child access community activities.
• Encourage social interaction and independence in safe settings.
• Accompany him to activities and monitor well-being and safety.
• Foster a positive, patient and supportive relationship.

Skills

1:1 support

Patience

Active listener

Reliability

Job description

Personal Assistant for a 9-year-old autistic boy with ADHD

A personal assistant is required to support a nine-year-old autistic boy with ADHD, based in Falmouth.

He is looking for someone with whom he can build a positive and trusting relationship and who can provide 1:1 support to help him access community activities, explore his interests, and develop his confidence and independence.

He is a cheeky, outgoing and energetic young boy with a dry sense of humour. He enjoys being outdoors and loves activities such as swimming, surfing, rock climbing and gaming, particularly ROBLOX. He can be impulsive at times and benefits from support from someone who is patient, understanding and able to provide gentle guidance and encouragement.

The role will involve accompanying him to activities in the local community, supporting him to participate safely and positively, encouraging social interaction and developing his independence skills.

Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour. A travel allowance of 55p per mile will be paid for journeys undertaken while transporting him in your own vehicle.

Hours: 5 hours per week, with flexibility around how these hours are worked. Availability during weekends and school holidays will be required.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's life by helping him build confidence, develop independence and enjoy new experiences in a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment.

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.

Experience of supporting children or young people with autism and/or ADHD would be advantageous.A full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial to support community access, although this is not essential.