Overview
Personal Assistant required for an intelligent, humorous and eloquent ten-year-old boy who lives in the Redruth area. He is autistic with ADHD and PDA traits and is looking for someone who he can build a positive relationship with and provide 1:1 support. He would like someone to support him with his communication and social skills out in the community. His interests are Lego, Minecraft, science fiction, going to the beach, swimming and play parks. A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community, developing his independence away from his family.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 support to the child in the community.
* Support communication and social skills.
* Engage in activities aligned with his interests (Lego, Minecraft, science fiction, beach visits, swimming, play parks).
* Promote independence and positive relationship development with the child.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essential.
* Car driver preferred with business class insurance.
* Will be employed under a private arrangement with the family (not Cornwall Council employment).
* Enhanced DBS check required (administration process undertaken by Cornwall Council).
Details
Rate of pay: £12.60 per hour. Availability: 3 hours per week are available, though this is very flexible.
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, with the administration process undertaken by Cornwall Council.
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