Personal Assistant for a Disabled Child
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Penzance |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Council Together for Families |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | CTDP/1170 |
Summary
PA required to support a 7-year-old boy in the Penzance area who is non-verbal and has ASD.
Requires continuous contact with an adult, needs to hold hands and make close eye contact.
PA to support with social activities in the community and develop social and relationship skills.
Flexible hours by mainly school holidays
£12.60 an hour and 45p a mile (when young person is in the car)
Driver desirable – Business Class Insurance will be required.
Any questions, please contact carey.thomas@cornwall.gov.uk
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/1170
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Requires continuous contact with an adult, needs to hold hands and make close eye contact.
PA to support with social activities in the community and develop social and relationship skills.
Flexible hours by mainly school holidays
£12.60 an hour and 45p a mile (when young person is in the car)
Driver desirable – Business Class Insurance will be required.
Any questions, please contact carey.thomas@cornwall.gov.uk
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/1170
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.