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Cornwall Council Together for Families; Penzance; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a 10-year-old boy with Down Syndrome in the community. You will help with communication, build confidence and life skills, and enjoy outdoor activities together.

The role is part-time with weekend and school holiday availability; you will be employed privately by the family. A full driving licence, business cover for transport, and an enhanced DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Support a 10-year-old with Down Syndrome in the community on a 1:1 basis.
• Must have a full driving licence and appropriate business cover to transport.
• Experience with Makaton and PECS is advantageous.
• Part-time role with weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 personal care and companionship in the community.
• Support communication development and confidence building.
• Assist with outdoor activities and mobility as needed.
• Transport the child to activities using appropriately insured arrangements.

Skills

Driving licence

Makaton

PECS

Outdoor activities

Communication support

Job description

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.

He is a very lively and active young boy so he will need a carer who loves the outdoors 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 preverbal 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 £15.00 per hour with a mileage allowance paid when the young person is transported in your vehicle. You must have a full driving licence and appropriate business cover to transport the young person.

The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family, and will 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.

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

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service