Overview
A personal assistant is required for a fourteen-year-old boy with autism who lives near Helston. 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.
Responsibilities
* Help him build independence and learn life skills such as shopping and handling money.
* Provide support with social communication and help him build trust with new people.
* Support safety supervision at home and in the community.
* Maintain cleanliness as required.
Qualifications
* Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essential.
* Enhanced DBS check is required; the administration process will be undertaken by Cornwall Council.
Details
* Location: The Lizard, Helston
* Hours: 5 hours per week; flexible scheduling to suit availability
* Rate of pay: Starting at £12.60 per hour, with potential for increase based on skills and experience
* Job type: Contract
* Job reference: AADP/2002
* Posting date: 06 October 2025
* Closing date: 05 November 2025
* Remote working: On-site only
* Company: Cornwall Council Together for Families
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. The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family, and not be employed or carry out work for Cornwall Council.
If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV. Alternatively, you can request an application form. Your CV or application will be passed onto the family for their consideration. Due to the high number of applicants, 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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