Personal Assistant for Disabled Young Person

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

Job summary

A local community support service in Wadebridge is seeking a personal assistant to support a 14-year-old girl with a genetic disorder and developmental delays. The assistant will help with communication, independence skills, and community activities, primarily focusing on building a positive relationship. This role offers up to 7 flexible hours per week, mainly on weekends and school holidays, at an hourly rate of £12.60. Applicants with experience working with youth and a full driving licence are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people is essential.
• A full driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support with communication and gaining independence.
• Enable enjoyment of local community activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with young people

Flexibility

Job description

A personal assistant is required to support a 14-year-old girl living in Wadebridge. She has a genetic disorder and developmental delays and would like someone who she can build up a positive relationship with and provide her with some 1:1 support.

She would like someone to support her with her communication and gaining independence with life skills. She loves technology, swimming and visiting theme parks.

A personal assistant will enable her to enjoy activities in her local community and with her family.

Up to 7 hours per week are available, and this is flexible. Mainly weekend and school holiday availability will be required.

The starting rate of pay is £12.60 per hour.

Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people is essential. A full driving licence is desirable.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help a young person grow, gain independence, and make a meaningful difference in their life.

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 ESDP/5024 to: [e-mail]

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