Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2024 |
| Location: | Camborne, Cornwall |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Council Together for Families |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | DP/1049 |
Summary
Personal Assistant required for an autistic ten old boy with sensory needs who lives in the Camborne and Redruth area.
He would like someone who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support. He does have some behaviours that may challenge.
A personal assistant would allow him to engage in activities with a trusted adult, outside of his school and family life.
He likes being outdoors, especially the beach, and when inside he likes Science experiments, Lego, gaming, Marvel & DC books and films.
He is very creative and has a great imagination.
Rate of pay is £12.00 per hour plus expenses.
Six hours per week are available, although this is very flexible. Some evening, weekend and school holiday availability will be required.
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. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All offers of employment will be subject to the successful candidate undertaking an enhanced DBS check; this administration process will be undertaken by Cornwall Council.
Please apply by emailing a copy of your CV and quoting the reference code DP/1049 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk
Successful applicants will be asked to attend an interview in a public setting, ensuring the following documents are available to the employer:
• Documentary evidence about you, including proof of identification
• Full employment history / CV
• Two recent and valid references, including one relating to last period of employment
He would like someone who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support. He does have some behaviours that may challenge.
A personal assistant would allow him to engage in activities with a trusted adult, outside of his school and family life.
He likes being outdoors, especially the beach, and when inside he likes Science experiments, Lego, gaming, Marvel & DC books and films.
He is very creative and has a great imagination.
Rate of pay is £12.00 per hour plus expenses.
Six hours per week are available, although this is very flexible. Some evening, weekend and school holiday availability will be required.
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. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All offers of employment will be subject to the successful candidate undertaking an enhanced DBS check; this administration process will be undertaken by Cornwall Council.
Please apply by emailing a copy of your CV and quoting the reference code DP/1049 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk
Successful applicants will be asked to attend an interview in a public setting, ensuring the following documents are available to the employer:
• Documentary evidence about you, including proof of identification
• Full employment history / CV
• Two recent and valid references, including one relating to last period of employment