Personal Assistant is required to support for a 6‑year‑old boy with Global Developmental Delay

Cornwall Council Together for Families

Salary

£13.45 per hour plus mileage

Location

Penzance

Contract type

Full time

Job description

About

A caring, reliable, and supportive Personal Assistant is required to provide 1:1 support for a 6‑year‑old boy with Global Developmental Delay. He is non‑verbal and requires assistance with communication.

He enjoys a variety of activities, including visiting parks, swimming, outdoor walks, messy play, and arts and crafts. Support will take place within the family home and in the local community, helping him to access activities safely and to build independence away from his family.

The role is part‑time, offering 5 hours per week, with flexibility around when these hours are worked. Availability at weekends and during school holidays is essential.

The hourly rate is £13.45, with a mileage allowance paid when the young person is transported in the PA’s vehicle. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle, with appropriate business‑use insurance, is preferable.

Applicants must have experience or a good understanding of working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

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 RBDP/6010

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.