Personal Assistant required for a teenage boy with Cerebral palsy

Cornwall Council Together for Families; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornwall Council Together for Families in Bodmin is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support a teenage boy with cerebral palsy. The role involves personal care, helping with activities in the community and building independence.

We require patience, a caring attitude, and a current driving licence. The post is paid at £13.50 per hour, up to 6 hours per week with some holiday coverage, and an enhanced DBS check will be completed before starting.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and understanding.
• Able to support and encourage social engagement.
• A current driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 support
• Encourage confidence, independence and social interaction
• Support development of independent living skills
• Ensure safety and wellbeing at all times

Skills

Patient, caring and understanding

Able to support and encourage social

A current driving licence

Job description

Personal Assistant required for a teenage boy with Cerebral palsy

Do you want a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference while supporting a young person to live an active and fulfilling life?

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a teenage boy with cerebral palsy who lives in Bodmin. He requires physical support, confidence building and help developing independent living skills.

The role involves personal care and accompanying him on a variety of activities in the community.

Key responsibilities

• 1:1 support
• Encourage confidence, independence and social interaction
• Support development of independent living skills
• Ensure safety and wellbeing at all times

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.

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

About you

• Patient, caring and understanding
• Able to support and encourage social engagement
• A current driving licence required. (Potentially being insured on the family Motability vehicle)

Pay and hours: £13.50 per hour. Up to 6 hours/week with flexibility. Support during the school holidays will be required.