Personal assistant for 14 year old with Autism


Company:	Cornwall Council Together for Families
Salary:	from £15 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Padstow
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	6 Dec 2026

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Summary

Personal Assistant required for a happy 14-year-old boy, living in the Padstow area, who has Autism and enjoys an active lifestyle, riding his scooter, swimming and using the local park facilities.

He also enjoys reading and computer games.

Personal assistant to provide support for this young person to access his local community and to develop his independence skills. The personal assistant will also encourage him to access local social groups, support his communication and to develop his confidence and assist him to build relationships with his peers.

Rate of pay £15 per hour.

Up to 4 hours per week are available, although this is very flexible.

Some weekend and school holiday availability will be required.

Own transport is desirable.

Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is 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 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 reply to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk and quote reference number ESDP/5028

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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