A caring and supportive personal assistant is required for an energetic, kind and animal-loving teenage girl in the Lostwithiel area. She has ADHD and ASD and would like someone who she can build up a positive relationship with and provide her with 1:1 support.
She would like someone to support her with her communication, social skills and developing independence out in the community.
Her interests are horses, dogs, dog agility training, dog walking, watching dog agility videos and water sports like paddle boarding. She loves being outdoors whatever the weather!
Your support will enable her to explore the local area, enjoy more social opportunities, and establish an engaging routine, particularly during weekends and school holidays.
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 mostly at the weekends and during the school holidays. 5 hours per week are available, although this is very flexible.
The hourly rate is £12.60 plus mileage expenses.
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 preferable.
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 AHDP/1149 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.