Personal Assistant Disabled Child

A caring and supportive personal assistant is required for a happy and lively 9-year-old boy living in the Truro area.

He is autistic, with ADHD and no vision, and he would like someone who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support.

He would like someone to support him with his mobility in the community and  loves being outdoors. His interests are swimming, trampolining and being as active as possible as he loves to burn off energy.

Your support will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community both with and without his family as he gains more confidence.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help a young person grow and achieve greater independence while making a positive impact on their life.

The role is part-time, with 9 hours per week available, although this is very flexible. Weekend and school holiday availability will be required.

The hourly rate is £13.00, plus mileage allowance.

Car driver preferred but not essential.

Experience or knowledge of working with young people with SEND is essential.

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 AHDP/3005 to: cypdi

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