Personal Assistant for a Disabled Young Person
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Truro, Cornwall |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Council Together for Families |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | CTDP1147 |
Summary
Personal assistant required for a 14-year-old with a learning disability living in the Truro area.
This young man enjoys sci-fi, especially Star Wars and computer games such as Fortnite and Roadblox. It would be beneficial if the Personal Assistant shares similar interests so some social interaction can be enjoyed between them both.
The Personal Assistant will accompany this young man on social activities in the local community and encourage and build on his life skills.
The needs and expectations will be clearly explained by the employer.
Approximately four hours per week to begin with, with the hope of growing to 7 hours eventually.
£12.60 per hour.
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 CTDP/1147
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.