7 Jobs found

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 a happy and cheeky seven-year-old boy who lives in Falmouth.He has complex health and learning needs. He is non-verbal, with limited mobility, and he is a wheelchair user. He uses a tablet as a communication aid. A personal assistant would support him to access the community to develop his social interaction and communication skills and to spend time doing what he loves most - observing people and the world around him, and interacting with new people outside of his family unit.He loves music, books, buses and train rides. He likes to keep moving, and his favourite activities include visiting ASDA, going for walks, and people watching.He is fun to be around, has a good sense of humour and he loves being the centre of attention. The rate of pay starts at £12.6...

A kind and patient personal assistant is needed to support an intelligent, gentle, and private thirteen-year-old autistic boy living in the Newquay area.This role offers an average of 7 hours per week with flexible scheduling.He has a keen interest in maths and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities. He is passionate about drumming and music and thrives when engaging in new experiences, especially outdoors. However, he can sometimes find it challenging to stay engaged and has specific sensory needs, such as focusing on handwashing, cleanliness, and repetitive actions like opening and closing doors. He is also sensitive to smells and can be particular with food.The ideal candidate will be empathetic, patient, and able to create a trusting and supportive environment. Your role will be to hel...

A personal assistant is required for a bright and inquisitive seven-year-old boy with Septo-optic dysplasia and autism who lives near St Austell.He is severely sight impaired and requires constant supervision and care to ensure his safety at home and when accessing the community.He enjoys exploring cause and effect, particularly with opening and closing doors and drawers. He loves swimming, physical play, music, number rhymes, tactile experiences, and repetitive sensory activities. The role involves supporting him with daily activities, including self-care and communication, ensuring his safety both at home and in the community, and helping with sensory and tactile needs.The rate of pay starts at £12.60 per hour, with the potential for an increase based on the candidate's skills and experi...

A compassionate and dedicated personal assistant is needed to support a vibrant and sociable 16-year-old girl with complex physical and medical needs living in Tresillian.She is a wheelchair user and depends on others for all aspects of her care. She is a non-verbal communicator with a warm sense of humour and a love for being involved in activities around her. She expresses herself using her eyes, facial expressions and vocalisations.Duties will include supporting her with personal care needs and assisting her in the community with fun activities, encouraging communication and choice-making, and assisting with any immediate needs. The right person would be able to support her to take part in various activities in and outside the home. They would be creative, fit and energetic. They also n...

A caring and supportive personal assistant is required for a teenage girl living in the Callington area. She has autism and some mobility issues 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 and social skills out in the community without her family.Her interests are reptiles, especially chameleons, dogs, cats and animals in general. She also enjoys screen time accessing online games.Your support will enable her to explore the local area, enjoy more social opportunities, and establish an engaging routine 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 l...

Personal assistant required for a 6-year-old nonverbal autistic child who is very active.Living in the Newquay area. The Personal Assistant will accompany him on social activities and encourage him to build on life skills. The needs and expectations will be clearly explained by the employer. As this little boy is full energy, he is looking for someone who is energetic but can also be patient.Flexible hours with school holidays needed.£12.60 an hour plus mileageSome knowledge or personal experience of working with children & young people with additional needs would be an advantage.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 chil...