Personal assistant to support a fun loving 16 year old girl with Cerebral Palsy


Company:	Cornwall Council Together for Families
Salary:	from £14.50 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	St Austell
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Nov 2026
Closing date:	5 Dec 2026

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Summary

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support a young person to build confidence, develop independence and enjoy the activities they love?

Are you an experienced PA, teaching assistant or carer?

We are looking to recruit a kind and fun loving female to befriend our 16 year old daughter who has Cerebral Palsy for little adventures and learning valuable life skills.

She has a great sense of humour with an infectious laugh, always looking for fun activities to do. She is sociable, warm, kind, empathetic, and savvy.

She enjoys travelling on the train, visits to the cinema and bowling, loves to dine out and fitting in some retail therapy hitting the shops.

When home she enjoys cooking, crafts, especially Lego building. She loves to do the “girly” things in life, and enjoys listening to music while doing her nails, hair and makeup. Her taste in music spans a wide range but she can be just as happy watching a movie with you (or even a TV classic!)

As she is a full time electric wheelchair user, some hoist and lifting may be required, with personal care on occasion.

The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family, and will 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 note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Essential requirements

Support will include: • Provide support during outdoor activities • Assisting with personal care • Understanding of her needs and being able to adapt quickly • Help to reduce isolation and assisting her to continue to find her own voice • Provide support to safely access the community • Encourage confidence, independence, and social interaction • Promote the wellbeing, routine, and development • Ensure safe, positive and engaging environment About You: • Patient, caring, warm, empathetic & energetic • Enjoys outdoor activities in all weather conditions • Experience with children or individuals with additional needs is desirable but not essential • Understanding of Cerebral Palsy desirable and Paraplegia • Reliable and able to build a positive, trusting relationship

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