Personal Assistant for a 15-Year-Old Teenager with Autism


Company:	Cornwall Council Together for Families
Salary:	from £13.45 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Camelford
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	6 Dec 2026

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Summary

A personal assistant is required to support an enthusiastic young person, 15 years old and living in the Camelford area.

They have level 2 Autism and would like someone who they can build up a positive relationship with and provide them with some 1:1 support.

They would like someone to model and support them with learning social and life skills when out in the community. They love swimming and other water activities, are creative and enjoy Lego, and have a wide variety of interests.

A personal assistant will enable them to enjoy activities in their local community.

Up to 5 hours per week are available, and this is flexible. Some weekend and school holiday availability will be required.

The rate of pay is £13.45 per hour.

Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people is essential. A full driving licence is desirable.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help a young person grow, gain independence, and make a meaningful difference in their life.

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 ESDP/5015 to cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk

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

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