Personal Assistant to support our 10 year old boy with Down Syndrome

Cornwall Council Together for Families; Penzance; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornwall Council Together for Families seeks a caring Personal Assistant to support a 10-year-old boy with Down Syndrome on a 1:1 basis in the community. The role requires energy for outdoor activities and a willingness to assist with communication methods such as Makaton and PECS.

A car owner with full license is preferred for transport. The position is part-time with weekend and school holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people is essential.
• Knowledge or experience with Makaton and PECS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a 10-year-old boy with Down Syndrome in the community.
• Assist with communication and help build confidence and life skills.
• Support outdoor activities and energy-driven engagement such as parks, swimming, walks and scootering.
• Transport the child when required, using the PA’s vehicle with mileage allowance.

Skills

Experience with young people

Makaton

PECS

Job description

Personal Assistant to support our 10 year old boy with Down Syndrome

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support our 10 year old boy with Down Syndrome on a 1:1 basis in the community.

Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people is essential.

He is a very lively and active young boy so he will need a carer who loves the out doors and has lots of energy! He has a great sense of humour and is fun to be with.

He enjoys all outdoor activities including parks, swimming, climbing, walks in the woods and scootering.

We would like someone to support him with his communication and help to build his confidence and life skills.

He is pre verbal and communicates using Makaton and PECS. Experience with these communication methods would be an advantage, although this is not essential.

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

This is a part-time role and availability at weekends and during school holidays is essential.

The hourly rate is £15 per hour with a mileage allowance paid when the young person is transported in the PA’s vehicle. You must have a full driving license and appropriate business cover to transport the young person.

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.