Personal Assistant for a Disabled Young Person
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 January 2026 |
| Location: | Falmouth, Cornwall |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Council Together for Families |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | AADP/2009 |
Summary
A Personal Assistant is required to support an eleven-year-old girl with FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), who lives near Falmouth.
She is looking for someone with whom she can build a trusting relationship, and who can provide one-to-one support.
She enjoys playing outdoors and loves animals, beach and woodland walks, as well as bug hunts.
Duties will include supporting her in accessing activities in the local community during school term time and in the school holidays.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support a young person in developing greater independence while making a meaningful difference in her life.
Rate of pay: Starting at £13.45 per hour, with potential for increase based on skills and experience.
Hours: An average of 6 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to allow for more hours during school holidays and fewer during term time.
Requirements: Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essential. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
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 AADP/2009 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk
She is looking for someone with whom she can build a trusting relationship, and who can provide one-to-one support.
She enjoys playing outdoors and loves animals, beach and woodland walks, as well as bug hunts.
Duties will include supporting her in accessing activities in the local community during school term time and in the school holidays.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support a young person in developing greater independence while making a meaningful difference in her life.
Rate of pay: Starting at £13.45 per hour, with potential for increase based on skills and experience.
Hours: An average of 6 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to allow for more hours during school holidays and fewer during term time.
Requirements: Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essential. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
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 AADP/2009 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk