Personal assistant for 14-year-old girl with Autism and a Learning Disability
| Company: | Cornwall Council Together for Families |
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| Salary: | from £16 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Bude |
| Working pattern: | Field-based |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Personal assistants required to support a happy and lively 14-year-old girl living in Bude.
She has Autism and a learning disability and would like someone who she can build up a positive relationship with and provide her with some 2:1 support.
She would like someone to support her with her communication. She loves being outdoors and going to the park and shops. She enjoys sensory play including water, swimming, bubbles and baking. She loves buses too.
Personal assistants will enable her to enjoy activities in her local community.
Up to 5 hours per week are available, and this is flexible. Mainly weekend and school holiday availability will be required.
The rate of pay is £16.00 per hour.
Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people is essential. A full driving licence is desirable.
This is a rewarding opportunity to help a young person grow, gain independence, and make a meaningful difference in their life.
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/5018
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.