Personal assistants

Cornwall Council; Widemouth Bay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornwall Council is assisting a friendly 14-year-old girl in Bude with a private arrangement for a part-time personal assistant role. The role provides up to 5 hours per week, mainly on weekends and school holidays, at £16 per hour to support communication and daily activities.

You will build a positive relationship, offer 2:1 support, and help her enjoy outdoor activities, parks, shops, sensory play, and community participation. A DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the young person with communication and social interactions.
• Enable participation in local community activities and outings.
• Provide up to 2:1 support in daily activities, play, and learning.

Skills

Experience with youth

Relationship building

Communication

Job description

Personal assistants required to support a happy and lively 14-year-old girl living in Bude.

She has Autism and a learning disability and would like someone who she can build up a positive relationship with and provide her with some 2:1 support.

She would like someone to support her with her communication. She loves being outdoors and going to the park and shops. She enjoys sensory play including water, swimming, bubbles and baking. She loves buses too.

Personal assistants will enable her to enjoy activities in her local community.

Up to 5 hours per week are available, and this is flexible. Mainly weekend and school holiday availability will be required.

The rate of pay is £16.00 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.