Personal Assistant disabled child

Personal Assistant – 7‑Year‑Old Boy – Camelford Area

Personal Assistant required for a happy and lively 7‑year‑old boy who lives in the Camelford area.

He is autistic and has some difficulty communicating. He would like someone who can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support.

He would like someone to support him with his communication and social skills out in the community. He loves being outdoors, whatever the weather, enjoying nature. His interests are geckos/lizards, music and space, but nature is his number one interest!

A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community gaining independence away from his family.

Remuneration: £12.60 per hour.

Hours: 6 hours per week are available, although this is very flexible. These will mostly be required at weekends and during school holidays.

Driver: Car driver preferred with business class insurance.

Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs 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 reply to: cypdi and quote reference number AHDP/3010. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.