Personal Assistant for a Disabled Young Person

Cornwall Council; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Truro seeks a friendly and reliable support worker for a 16-year-old. The role involves aiding with arts and crafts, swimming, and community activities. Applicants must be enthusiastic, patient, and possess a driver's license. The job is part-time, with hours negotiable during the interview. An NVQ Level 2 in care is desirable, and a DBS check is mandatory.

Benefits

Meals included while on shift

Taxable mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people is beneficial.
• Ability to encourage independence while ensuring safety.
• Driver's license and access to a car necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support a 16-year-old boy with daily activities.
• Assist with arts and crafts, swimming, and community outings.
• Implement activities to encourage social skills and independence.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patience

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in care

Job description

We are looking for a friendly, active, and reliable support worker for a 16-year-old young man in the Truro area. The role is for three afternoons/evenings each week, Saturday morning and two full days during the week when he is not at college, and three days per week and a Saturday morning during college holidays.

He is motivated, sociable, and enjoys getting out and about. Activities you'll be supporting him with include arts and crafts, swimming, adapted cycling, going to the gym, and other community-based activities. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, patient, and able to encourage independence while ensuring safety and fun.

A driver with access to their own car and business insurance is essential for this role. The family do have a dog at the house.

Rate of pay: £17 weekdays and £19 weekend per hour. Taxable mileage of £0.45 per mile (up to 100 miles per shift) is payable. All meals are included while on shift.

An NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in care and competent IT skills are desirable. This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS, and you will be required to register with the DBS Update Service.

Hours - 33 per week in term time and 45 per week in holidays. This could be split between 2 applicants. Hours will be negotiated at interview.

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.