Personal Assistant for a Disabled Child
| Posting date: | 01 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2025 |
| Location: | Launceston, Cornwall |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Council Together for Families |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ESDP1171 |
Summary
A personal assistant is required to support a happy and lively 7-year-old boy living in Launceston.
He has Autism level 3, Epilepsy and Global Development delay and would like 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. He loves being outdoors and going for walks and to the park to play. He enjoys swimming and soft play.
A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community and with his family.
Up to 3 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/1171 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
He has Autism level 3, Epilepsy and Global Development delay and would like 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. He loves being outdoors and going for walks and to the park to play. He enjoys swimming and soft play.
A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community and with his family.
Up to 3 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/1171 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.