Personal Assistant for a disabled child

Cornwall Council Together for Families; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local family support organization in Bodmin is seeking a Personal Assistant for a teenage girl with cerebral palsy. The ideal candidate will assist in activities that promote communication and social skills within the community. Prior experience with special educational needs is essential. This flexible part-time role pays £12.60 per hour and primarily offers hours during weekends and school holidays.

Qualifications

• Personal experience or knowledge working with special educational needs is essential.
• Car driver preferred with business class insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support communication and social skills in the community.
• Assist with activities like dancing, drawing, and engaging with rescue vehicles.
• Facilitate community participation with family.

Skills

Experience with young people with special educational needs

Communication skills

Driving

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant required for a happy and lively teenage girl who lives in the Bodmin area. She has cerebral palsy, some mobility issues and some difficulty communicating. The role focuses on building a positive 1:1 relationship and providing support in the community.

Responsibilities

The Personal Assistant will:

• support her communication and social skills out in the community
• assist with activities she enjoys, including outdoors, dancing, listening to music, drawing, craft activities, baking, and engaging with rescue vehicles (police cars, ambulances, and especially fire engines)
• facilitate participation in activities in the local community with her family

Qualifications & Experience

• Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essential
• Car driver preferred with business class insurance

Details

• Pay rate: £12.60 per hour
• Availability: 4 hours per week (very flexible), mostly weekends and during school holidays
• Employed under a private arrangement with the family (not by Cornwall Council)

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check; the administration process will be undertaken by Cornwall Council.

How to Apply

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, it is not possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful.

Please reply to: [e-mail] and quote reference number AHDP/1146. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.