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Personal Assistant for a Disabled Child

Job details
Posting date: 05 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: 04 April 2026
Location: Redruth, Cornwall
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Cornwall Council Together for Families
Job type: Contract
Job reference: RBDP/6007

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Summary

Personal Assistant required for an 11-year-old girl with Down Syndrome living in the Redruth area

She is very talkative and loves having fun, being creative, crafting, and trying new things.

The Personal Assistant will support her to develop important life skills, including maintaining personal dignity and increasing her awareness of personal safety.

The Personal Assistant will also support her to participate in social activities such as dance, swimming, and outdoor activities, as well as practical life skills like cooking.

Occasional support is also required for family days out.

Flexible hours but mainly weekends and school holidays. £12.60 an hour, plus mileage (business class insurance 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 reply to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk and quote reference number RBDP/6007

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