Vacancy for Personal Assistant for disabled young person
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £13.45 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: | 10 June 2026 |
| Location: | Coverack, Helston |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Council Together for Families |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RBDP/6008 |
Summary
Personal Assistant Required – Coverack Area
A happy and energetic 13 year old girl with Down Syndrome and Learning Difficulties is looking for a Personal Assistant to provide support within the community and at home.
She enjoys musical films, dancing, trips to the woods, local parks, football, and general ball games.
Role Responsibilities:
• Support her to develop communication and social skills
• Promote safety awareness and understanding
• Encourage participation in enjoyable activities in the community
• Provide consistent, patient, and positive support tailored to her needs
Requirements:
• An understanding of PICA would be beneficial
• Own transport is essential, with business class motor insurance
• Mileage is paid at 45p per mile when the child is in the car
• A supportive, engaging, and reliable approach
Hours & Pay:
• 4 hours per week
• Some weekend work, school holidays, and occasional after school hours
• £13.45 per hour
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+RBDP6008@cornwall.gov.uk and quote reference number RBDP/6008
A happy and energetic 13 year old girl with Down Syndrome and Learning Difficulties is looking for a Personal Assistant to provide support within the community and at home.
She enjoys musical films, dancing, trips to the woods, local parks, football, and general ball games.
Role Responsibilities:
• Support her to develop communication and social skills
• Promote safety awareness and understanding
• Encourage participation in enjoyable activities in the community
• Provide consistent, patient, and positive support tailored to her needs
Requirements:
• An understanding of PICA would be beneficial
• Own transport is essential, with business class motor insurance
• Mileage is paid at 45p per mile when the child is in the car
• A supportive, engaging, and reliable approach
Hours & Pay:
• 4 hours per week
• Some weekend work, school holidays, and occasional after school hours
• £13.45 per hour
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+RBDP6008@cornwall.gov.uk and quote reference number RBDP/6008