Personal Assistant for a Disabled Young Person

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

Job summary

A local family support service in Bodmin seeks two personal assistants for 13- and 15-year-old sisters. Responsibilities include providing 1:1 support, building confidence, and facilitating enjoyable activities in their lives. The role requires experience with young people and a driving license, with a pay rate of £12.60 per hour for up to 8 hours per fortnight. Flexible hours are essential for weekend and school holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people is essential.
• Driver is essential; willing to drive a WAV is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for each young person, build positive relationships.
• Support activities to help develop trust and independence.
• Enable enjoyment of activities at home and in the community.

Skills

Experience with young people

Driving skills

Job description

Overview

Two personal assistants are required to support 13-year-old and 15-year-old sisters living in Bodmin.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for each young person, build positive relationships, and help them to build confidence and self-esteem.
• Support the 13-year-old with activities she enjoys (music, makeup, social media) and help develop trust and independence.
• Support the 15-year-old with life skills development, confidence-building, and activities she enjoys (gaming; possible swimming and horse riding).
• Enable the young people to enjoy activities at home and in the local community.

Requirements and Preferences

• Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people is essential.
• Driver is essential; for the 15-year-old, willing to drive a WAV; full driving licence desirable.

Details

Up to 8 hours per fortnight for each role; flexible. Some weekend and school holiday availability will be required.

Rate of pay: £12.60 per hour.

Application Process

Please specify which young person you would like to apply to. Send your CV or request an application form. Your CV or application form will be passed to the family for their consideration.

Reference: ESDP/1172. Applications should be emailed to [e-mail]. Note: sponsorship for this role is not available.

Safeguarding and Employment Status

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. The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family, and not be employed or carry out work for Cornwall Council.