Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.60 an hour plus 45p a mile (Business Class Insurance required and mileage paid only when young person is in the vehicle) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Redruth, Cornwall |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Council Together for Families |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RBDP6002 |
Summary
We are seeking a kind, patient, and trustworthy Personal Assistant to
support a very energetic 5 year old 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. Must have business class insurance.
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
support a very energetic 5 year old 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. Must have business class insurance.
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