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Personal Assistant for a Disabled Child

Job details
Posting date: 12 August 2025
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 11 September 2025
Location: Whitstone
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Cornwall Council Together for Families
Job type: Contract
Job reference: ESDP/1168

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Summary


A personal assistant is required to support a happy and lively 7-year-old girl living in Whitstone.

She has Autism and would like someone who she can build up a positive relationship with and provide her with some 1:1 support.

She would like someone to support her with her communication. She loves being outdoors and going for walks and to the park to play. She enjoys Messy play and loves Frozen.

A personal assistant will enable her to enjoy activities in her local community and with her family.

Up to 7 hours per week are available, and this is flexible. Some weekend and school holiday availability will be required.

The rate of pay is £12.60 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/1168 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk

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

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