20 Jobs found

Personal Assistant required to support a 9-year-old girl with additional needs and trauma from her past, who also suffers from a major heart condition. Living in the Indian Queens area.The Personal Assistant will support this young girl who enjoys going to brownies, playing in the park and going out and about in her community. Full expectations of support required will be explained by employer.Flexible hours to include weekends and some school holidays.Transport essential£12.00 per hour and mileage allowance.Some knowledge or experience of working with children / young people with additional needs is desirable.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 an...

A kind and patient personal assistant is required to support a sixteen-year-old boy with complex needs who lives near Truro.He has severe mental impairment and mild physical difficulties and is looking for someone with whom he can build a positive relationship. The role involves a combination of 1:1 support and working alongside his family during days out. Some personal care will also be required.A personal assistant will enable him to access community-based activities that are otherwise difficult to attend with the support of just one adult.He enjoys dressing up and role-playing, loves trains and water, and attends an accessible dance club. He would particularly love someone who could take him on train journeys and swimming trips.An average of 10 hours per week is available, with flexibil...

Personal Assistant required for an autistic ten old boy with ADHD, sensory needs, and some behaviours that may challenge, who lives in the Camborne and Redruth area. The family requires a personal assistant who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support within the community and the home. He enjoys reading, cartoons, and the beach, as well as science experiments, forest school activities, building Lego, gaming, ROBLOX, and Marvel & DC books and films.He is very creative, funny and has a great imagination. The rate of pay is £12.50 per hour plus expenses. Six hours per week are available, although this can be very flexible. Some evenings, weekends and school holiday availability will be required.Some knowledge or personal experience of working with you...

Personal Assistant required for an 11-year-old boy who lives in Bude.He has Autism and he would like someone who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support.He would like someone to support him with his communication and accessing the community. He loves being outdoors, going to the beach and to parks. He also enjoys technology.A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community and with his family.Rate of pay £12 per hour. Up to 6 hrs hours per week are available, although this is very flexible.Some weekend and school holiday availability will be required. Car driver preferred but not essential. Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essential. The successful ap...

Personal Assistant required for a happy and lively 10-year-old boy who lives in Camelford.He has Autism and PDA and he would like someone who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support.He would like someone to support him with his communication, socialisation, life skills and road awareness. He loves being outdoors, dinosaurs, technology and animation. A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community and with his family.Rate of pay £12 per hour. Up to 6 hours per week are available, although this is very flexible.Some weekend and school holiday availability will be required. Car driver preferred but not essential. Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essent...

Personal Assistant required for a kind 12-year-old boy who lives in Camelford.He has a learning delay and he would like someone who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support.He would like someone to support him with his confidence and life skills. He loves walks in the woods, go carting, cooking and Lego. He also enjoys movies and gaming. A personal assistant will enable her to enjoy activities in her local community and with his family.Rate of pay £12 per hour. Up to 4 hours per week are available, although this is very flexible.Some weekend and school holiday availability will be required. Car driver preferred but not essential. Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essential. The succ...

Personal Assistant required for a happy 13-year-old boy who lives in Callington.He has a severe learning disability and Epilepsy, and he would like someone who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with some 1:1 support.He would like someone to support him with his communication and his general care needs. He loves being outdoors and going for walks in his wheelchair, he likes to share books and screens. A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community and with his family.Rate of pay £14 per hour. Up to 8 hours per week are available, although this is very flexible.Some weekend and school holiday availability will be required. Car driver preferred but not essential. Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with...

Personal Assistant required for a 16-year-old girl who has Autism who enjoys reading, photography, beach walks and horse-riding.Living in the Bude area.The Personal Assistant will provide support to promote her independence and life skills and enable her to take part in cooking, shopping, exercise.Flexible hours to fit around her college timetable.Rate of pay - £12.00 per hour.5 hours a week are available, working some weekends, school holidays and after school.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 c...

A kind and patient personal assistant is required to support a bright, autistic eight-year-old boy in Truro who is currently non-verbal.Your support will help him explore the local area, enjoy social opportunities, and establish a fun and engaging routine, particularly during school holidays.He is a very active boy with high sensory needs and loves being outdoors. We are looking to introduce him to a variety of social activities.The role is for five hours per week, with flexible scheduling to suit the candidate’s availability.Pay starts at £12.00 per hour, with the potential for an increase based on skills and experience.This is a rewarding opportunity to help a young person grow, achieve greater independence, and make a positive impact on his life.Experience working with children with aut...

Personal Assistants required for two 12-year-old boys who have Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy and are both electric wheelchair users. They love cars, Lego and Minecraft.Living in the Bude area.The Personal Assistants needs to be patient and willing to build up a positive relationship with them while providing them with 1:1 support and increasing their independence so they can enjoy activities in their local community.Rate of pay £12.00 per hour. 10 hours each per week. Support will be required for after school and some weekends as well as some availability during school holidays – to be arranged between personal assistants and parent. Help also required for daily early morning support, currently during term time only, but looking to extend this throughout the year as this would be beneficia...

A kind and patient personal assistant is needed to support a bright, intelligent autistic sixteen-year-old girl with a wonderfully dry sense of humour in Truro.She has a moderate depressive disorder and a restrictive eating disorder and seeks a supportive guide to help her engage in activities that reflect her interests and align with those of her peers.This role offers an average of 6 hours per week with flexible scheduling.She has a passion for animals, loves reading, and enjoys nails and beauty. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, patient, and able to build a trusting, supportive environment. Your role will be to encourage her positive engagement in activities, helping her connect with her interests and boost her confidence.Pay starts at £12.50 per hour, with potential for increase ...

A kind and patient personal assistant is required for a fit and active twelve-year-old boy with autism and ADHD, living in the Camborne area.He experiences some anxiety around new people and places, so anyone supporting him will need to take the time to build a relationship.The role involves helping him build social confidence and access new activities in the community, including pursuing individual interests and hobbies.He loves being outdoors and is keen to try activities such as mountain biking, trampolining, and karate. When indoors, he enjoys gaming and is particularly a fan of Sonic the Hedgehog.Other goals include supporting him in developing life skills, such as going to the shops, using public transport, managing money, and understanding appropriate behaviour and conversation in s...

An experienced caring and supportive personal assistant is required for a pre-verbal three-year-old girl with autistic traits living in the Camborne area.She needs someone with whom she can build a positive, trusting relationship, while receiving one-to-one support.Your role will involve helping her explore new environments and experiences, discover the local area, and build her confidence in spending time away from home.Her favourite activities include playing with water, spinning, jumping, and climbing, and she uses a buggy when out in the community.This is a rewarding opportunity to support a young person in growing and gaining greater independence while making a positive impact on her life.The rate of pay is £13.00 per hour, with the potential for an increase based on the candidate's s...

Personal Assistant required for 16-year-old young man who has Autism who enjoys lego building, zoo trips, cinema and baking.Living in the Liskeard area.Personal Assistant to provide support to help him enjoy his chosen activities, to help him build his confidence and to encourage relationships in the home and out in the community.Some knowledge or experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essential.Rate of pay - £12.00 per hour11 hours a week are available, working some weekends, school holidays and after school.Own transport is desirable.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 y...

Personal Assistant required to support a happy and laid back 14-year-old boy with a Learning Disability, whose smile will light up a room, to enjoy the activities he enjoys such as being with animals, swimming and undertaking scenario activities.Living in the Newquay area.2:1 support required if supporting this young man to participate in social activities outside of the family home so it is expected that two personal assistants will need to work together on occasions.Personal Assistant to also support him in building on life skills on a 1:1 basis within the family home.Flexible hours to be discussed with family. Hourly rate £14.00 – 45p a mile will require Business Class InsuranceSome knowledge or experience of working with young people with special educational needs an advantage.The succ...

A compassionate, patient, and experienced personal assistant is required for a sixteen-year-old young man with epilepsy, global developmental delay, and sensory issues, living in the St Just and Penzance area.He is looking for someone who can provide care, companionship, and one-to-one support. The role will focus on helping him develop independence and engage in activities that offer opportunities to try new skills and socialise.He has a passion for the outdoors, with a particular love for exploring woods, rivers, waterfalls, and building dams.This is a rewarding opportunity to support a young person in growing, widening his world, and gaining greater independence while making a positive impact on his life.The rate of pay starts at £12.50 per hour, with the potential for an increase based...

Female Personal Assistant required for a 14-year-old girl with Rett Syndrome who is non-verbal and has developmental delay.Living in the Newquay area.She loves swimming, in fact anything to do with water. Walking on the beach, in the woods and is fascinated by signs (in shops especially).We are looking for someone who will help her to enjoy the activities she loves. Initially looking for evening/after school for 2-3 hours or more, as and when required. Leading to occasional days in the school holidays.Experience with special educational needs essential.Female carer needed as personal care required. The employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010.Must hold a current driving licence.£12.60 hourly rate plus mileage.The successful applicant will be employed under a private ar...

A kind and fun-loving female Personal Assistant require to support a 14-year-old girl who has a great sense of humour. She is a full-time wheelchair user so hoisting may be required.Living in the St Austell area.The Personal Assistant would accompany the young lady on cinema trips, bowling, eating out and shopping as well as cooking and craft activities at home.Personal care will be required on occasion. The employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010.Mainly working 4-5 hours each Saturday between 10am -2pm but there would need to be some flexibility on the days & times.£13.00 per hour.Experience or knowledge of working with young people with a physical disability an advantage.The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family, and not b...

Personal Assistant required to separately support a little girl, aged 4 and a little boy aged 5 who have a rare condition.The Personal Assistant will provide support at the family home or in the community, enabling the children to participate in activities they enjoy either with their family or to accompany on their own.Personal care will be required.Living in the Indian Queens area.Flexible hours with after school and school holidays required, although the majority of hours will be used during the school holidays.Knowledge or experience of working with children with additional needs preferred.Driver essential with Business Class Insurance.£12.00 plus 45p mileage when young person is in the car.The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family. We are co...

Personal Assistant required for a 16-year-old girl who has a very good sense of humour, flowing conversations and is outgoing.This young lady loves animals, walking her dog and shopping.Living near St Austell.The Personal Assistant would be required to support her with independence and life skills. To promote healthy eating and assist in preparing and cooking food. The right person would be able to use their own initiative in helping her to meet the outcomes in a positive way.8 hours a week which can be flexible to suit the candidate’s availability.£12.00 per hour and 45p per mile (towards mileage costs)Some experience or knowledge of working with young people with additional needs is desirable.The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family, and not b...