Personal Assistant for Disabled Child

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

Job summary

A local support organization seeks a Personal Assistant for a non-verbal 7-year-old boy in Newquay. The role involves supporting community activities to enhance independence. Flexible hours including school holidays, with a pay of £12.60 per hour. Applicants must have business class insurance. Applications via CV or request for an application form can be sent to the organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide support in community activities.
• Must have or obtain business class insurance.
• Experience in child care or similar background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the child in community to enhance independence.

Skills

Experience with non-verbal children

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant required to support a cheeky, smiley, non-verbal 7-year-old boy living in Newquay. He is friendly, calm, does not recognise danger and is mobile but requires assistance on occasions.

Responsibilities

• Provide support out in the community to enable him to enjoy activities and increase his independence.

Role details

Flexible hours and to include school holidays.

Salary and benefits

£12.60 an hour. Mileage included but PA must have or obtain business class insurance.

Employment arrangement

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

Safeguarding and checks

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.

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 that are received for various roles, it is not possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful.

Contact

Please reply to: [e-mail] and quote reference number CTDP/4001

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