Personal Assistant for a Disabled Child
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 August 2025 |
| Location: | Redruth, Cornwall |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Council Together for Families |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | AHDP/1162 |
Summary
Personal Assistant required for an intelligent, humorous and eloquent ten-year-old boy who lives in the Redruth area.
He is autistic with ADHD and PDA traits looking for someone who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support.
He would like someone to support him with his communication and social skills out in the community. His interests are Lego, Minecraft, science fiction, going to the beach, swimming and play parks.
A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community, developing his independence away from his family.
Good rate of pay at £12.60 per hour.
3 hours per week are available, although this is very flexible.
Car driver preferred with business class insurance.
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 AHDP/1162
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
He is autistic with ADHD and PDA traits looking for someone who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support.
He would like someone to support him with his communication and social skills out in the community. His interests are Lego, Minecraft, science fiction, going to the beach, swimming and play parks.
A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community, developing his independence away from his family.
Good rate of pay at £12.60 per hour.
3 hours per week are available, although this is very flexible.
Car driver preferred with business class insurance.
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 AHDP/1162
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.