Job Overview
A personal assistant is required for a fourteen-year-old boy with autism who lives near Helston.
About the Candidate
He is a warm and caring young person—polite, friendly, and engaging. He has a heart condition, visual impairment, and hearing impairment, and requires supervision to ensure his safety both at home and in the community.
Key Attributes
The ideal candidate will be patient and understanding, as he needs time to build trust with new people. Once trust is established, he becomes comfortable and communicative. He requires support with social communication and is very particular about cleanliness.
Responsibilities
The role involves helping him build independence and learn life skills such as shopping and handling money.
Compensation
Rate of pay: Starting at £12.60 per hour, with potential for increase based on skills and experience.
Hours
5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to suit the candidate’s availability.
Qualifications
Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essential.
Employment Setup
The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family, and not be employed or carry out work for Cornwall Council.
Safeguarding
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 for this role, please send your CV. Alternatively, you can request an application form.
Your CV or application form will be passed onto the family for their consideration. Due to the high number of applicants that are received for various roles, it is not possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful.
Please apply by emailing a copy of your CV and quoting the reference code AADP/2002 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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