Personal Assistant for a 15-year-old autistic boy with ADHD and Tourette’s Syndrome


Company:	Cornwall Council Together for Families
Salary:	from £13.45 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Falmouth
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	2 Nov 2026
Closing date:	2 Dec 2026

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Summary

A personal assistant is required to support a fifteen-year-old autistic boy with ADHD and Tourette’s Syndrome, 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 engage in local community activities and develop his independence.

He is very chatty and sociable, with a keen interest in exploring new activities and clubs. He requires some adult supervision to help him navigate social cues effectively.

He has expressed an interest in Airsoft and the Air Cadets. He is also an avid gamer, and gaming is his favourite topic of conversation.

Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour. A travel allowance of 55p per mile is provided for any journeys made while transporting him in your vehicle.

Hours: 3 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to suit the candidate's availability. Weekend and school holiday availability will be required.

Experience working with young people on the autism spectrum is highly advantageous. While a full driving licence is desirable, it is not essential.

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.

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 on to 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/2037 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk

Essential requirements

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.

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