Personal Assistant required for an autistic ten old boy with ADHD, sensory needs, and some behaviours that may challenge, who lives in the Camborne and Redruth area.
The family requires a personal assistant who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support within the community and the home.
He enjoys reading, cartoons, and the beach, as well as science experiments, forest school activities, building Lego, gaming, ROBLOX, and Marvel & DC books and films.
He is very creative, funny and has a great imagination.
The rate of pay is £12.50 per hour plus expenses.
Six hours per week are available, although this can be very flexible.
Some evenings, weekends and school holiday availability will be required.
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 apply by emailing a copy of your CV and quoting the reference code DP/1092 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.