Personal Assistant for an autistic 8-year-old boy with limited communication skills


Company:	Cornwall Council Together for Families
Salary:	£13.45 to £15 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Camborne
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	2 Nov 2026
Closing date:	2 Dec 2026

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Summary

A patient, caring, and reliable Personal Assistant is required to support an autistic eight-year-old boy with limited communication skills who lives in Camborne.

The successful applicant will provide one-to-one support at home and in the community, helping him to build a positive and trusting relationship that promotes his wellbeing, confidence, and independence.

The role will involve:

• Supporting him to explore new environments and experiences.

• Providing structured activities linked to his interests.

• Building his confidence and independence when spending time away from home.

• Support his parent on days out during school holidays

He is very active, enjoys being outdoors and has particular interests in running, climbing and swimming. He also enjoys throwing stones into streams, rivers, and the sea.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in a young person's life, supporting him to develop confidence, independence, and new experiences in a safe and enjoyable way.

Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour if employed or £15.00 per hour if self-employed. 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 flexible scheduling to suit the successful candidate's availability. Availability during weekends and school holidays will be required.

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 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/2034 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk

Essential requirements

Experience: Previous experience of working with young people on the autism spectrum is highly desirable. Transport: Although a full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be an advantage, this is not a requirement for the role, as he enjoys travelling by bus and train and likes to use public transport as part of his activities.

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