Personal Assistant for a disabled child

Cornwall Council Together for Families; Par; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service for families seeks a caring personal assistant for a 9-year-old girl in Par, England. The role involves 1:1 support to enhance her communication and social skills, with flexible part-time hours (3 hours per week). Experience with SEND required. Salary is £12.60 per hour plus mileage expenses. Applications via CV or request for an application form.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of working with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is essential.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a young girl.
• Assist with communication and life/social skills.
• Facilitate social opportunities and local exploration.

Skills

Experience working with young people with SEND

Communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Job description

A caring and supportive personal assistant is required for a calm, friendly, happy and lively 9‑year‑old girl living in the Par area. She has global learning delay and would like someone who she can build up a positive relationship with and provide her with 1:1 support.

She would like someone to support her with her communication and life/social skills out in the community.

She loves being outside at parks. Her interests include swimming, drawing, craft activities, wet and messy play and role‑play with dolls.

Your support will enable her to explore the local area, enjoy more social opportunities, and establish an engaging routine, gaining more independence away from her parents.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help a young person grow and achieve greater independence while making a positive impact on their life.

The role is part‑time with 3 hours per week available, although this is flexible.

Support will also be required at weekends and during school holidays.

The hourly rate is £12.60 plus mileage expenses.

A driving licence and access to your own vehicle, having business use insurance, is also preferable.

Experience or knowledge of working with young people with SEND is essential.

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 apply by emailing a copy of your CV and quoting the reference code AHDP/3008 to: [e-mail].

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.