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Personal Assistant required for a disable child

Job details
Posting date: 06 January 2026
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Additional salary information: Mileage allowance at 45p per mile.
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 05 February 2026
Location: Roche, St. Austell
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Cornwall Council Together for Families
Job type: Contract
Job reference: AHDP/3004

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Summary

A caring and supportive personal assistant is required for an energetic, lively and happy 5-year-old boy living between two homes near Roche and in Newquay.
He is on the ASD pathway, is non-verbal, and would like someone who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support. Some level of personal care will be required.

He would like someone to support him with his social skills out in the community. He loves being outdoors and has endless energy which uses to run around. His interests are numbers, counting songs, nursery rhymes and using his tablet.

Your support will enable him to explore the local area, enjoy more social opportunities, and establish an engaging routine, particularly during weekends and school holidays, relying less on his family.
This is a rewarding opportunity to help a young person grow and achieve greater independence while making a positive impact on their life.

The role is part-time, with 6 hours available on Saturdays. School holiday availability will be required, also.

The hourly rate is £13.50, plus mileage allowance.
A driving licence and access to your own vehicle, with business use insurance, will be needed for this role.
Experience or knowledge of working with young people with SEND 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 apply by emailing a copy of your CV and quoting the reference code AHDP/3004 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk

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

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