Personal Assistant for a Disabled Child
| Posting date: | 02 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
| Location: | Truro |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Council Together for Families |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | AADP1068 |
Summary
Personal assistant required for an energetic and chatty ten-year-old autistic girl who lives in Truro.
She currently experiences anxiety and agoraphobia , and she is looking for someone with whom she can build a positive relationship and receive 1:1 support in the family home and in the local community.
She loves animals, nature, soft play areas and imaginative and creative role play.
The rate of pay starts at £13.00 per hour and will increase for the right candidate, depending on their skills and experience.
The role involves working 6 hours per week during term time, increasing to 12 hours per week during school holidays. Flexible hours will be provided to accommodate the applicant's schedule, with availability required on weekends and during school holidays.
Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs would be an advantage.
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/1068 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk
She currently experiences anxiety and agoraphobia , and she is looking for someone with whom she can build a positive relationship and receive 1:1 support in the family home and in the local community.
She loves animals, nature, soft play areas and imaginative and creative role play.
The rate of pay starts at £13.00 per hour and will increase for the right candidate, depending on their skills and experience.
The role involves working 6 hours per week during term time, increasing to 12 hours per week during school holidays. Flexible hours will be provided to accommodate the applicant's schedule, with availability required on weekends and during school holidays.
Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs would be an advantage.
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/1068 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk