Personal Assistant for a Disabled Child

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

Job summary

A local family in St. Austell is seeking a Personal Assistant for their energetic 12-year-old boy with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. The role includes providing 1:1 support, enhancing his communication and social skills while enjoying community activities. The position is primarily for weekends and school holidays, offering £12.60 per hour. Relevant experience with special educational needs is essential. Please apply by sending your CV to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a 12-year-old boy with cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
• Assist with communication and social skills in the community.
• Enable enjoyment of local activities with and without family.

Skills

Experience with young people with special educational needs

Good communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Job description

Personal Assistant required for a happy, energetic and lively 12-year-old boy who lives in the St Austell area.

He has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, and he would like someone who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support.

He would like someone to support him with his communication and social skills out in the community. He loves being outdoors. His interests are going to football matches, being around people, socialising and going on public transport.

A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community with and without his family.

Good rate of pay at £12.60 per hour.

This role is primarily for weekends and school holidays.

Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs 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 reply to: [e-mail] and quote reference number AHDP/1138

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