Personal Assistants required for twin 12 year old boys who live in Bude.
They have Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy and would like someone who they can build up a positive relationship with and provide them with some 1:1 support.
They would like someone to support them with their independence with their daily life skills. They love Lego and swimming. They enjoy attending Powerchair football.
A personal assistant will enable them to enjoy activities in their local community with their family.
Rate of pay £12.60 per hour.
Up to 20 hours per week are available and potentially more. This is very flexible, support would be required before and after school.
Some weekend and school holiday availability will be required.
Car driver preferred but not essential.
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: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk and quote reference number ESDP/1096