Personal Assistant for a Disabled Child
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.60 per hour Mileage paid at 45p per mile when using your own vehicle to take the child to activities |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Redruth, Cornwall |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Council Together for Families |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RBDP/6002 |
Summary
We are seeking a kind, patient, and trustworthy Personal Assistant to support a very energetic autistic boy for 5 hours per week.
This is a rewarding role suited to someone who is passionate about working with children with additional needs and has experience supporting autistic children.
Key qualities we are looking for:
Kind, caring, and patient nature
Reliable and trustworthy
Experience working with autistic children. Passionate about providing child-centred support Calm, flexible, and able to engage with high energy levels
Duties will include:
Support with personal care as required.
Supporting and engaging in sensory-based play Taking the child to activities and supporting participation Encouraging independence in a safe and supportive manner
Pay and benefits:
£12.60 per hour
Mileage paid at 45p per mile when using your own vehicle to take the child to activities
A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, as the role involves transporting the child to activities.
If you are compassionate, enthusiastic, and committed to making a positive difference in a child’s life, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please get in touch with details of your experience and availability.
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 RBDP/6002
This is a rewarding role suited to someone who is passionate about working with children with additional needs and has experience supporting autistic children.
Key qualities we are looking for:
Kind, caring, and patient nature
Reliable and trustworthy
Experience working with autistic children. Passionate about providing child-centred support Calm, flexible, and able to engage with high energy levels
Duties will include:
Support with personal care as required.
Supporting and engaging in sensory-based play Taking the child to activities and supporting participation Encouraging independence in a safe and supportive manner
Pay and benefits:
£12.60 per hour
Mileage paid at 45p per mile when using your own vehicle to take the child to activities
A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, as the role involves transporting the child to activities.
If you are compassionate, enthusiastic, and committed to making a positive difference in a child’s life, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please get in touch with details of your experience and availability.
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 RBDP/6002