A caring and supportive personal assistant is required for a happy and lively 12-year-old girl living in the Gunnislake area. She has autism and would like someone who she can build up a positive relationship with and provide her with 1:1 support.
Her interests are swimming and horse riding, and she has recently expressed an interest in joining a cheerleading group in Launceston.
Primarily, support will be required for social activities out in the community and promoting independent living skills.
Your support will enable her to establish an engaging routine, and a growing relationship outside of her family setting.
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 support required either after school or at the weekends. Additional hours will be available during school holidays. 7 hours per week are available, although this is flexible.
The hourly rate is £12.00, plus expenses to cover the cost of mileage.
Experience or knowledge of working with young people with SEND is essential.
A driving licence and access to your own vehicle, having business use insurance, is also 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/1155 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.