15 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 Helston 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 sk...

A kind and patient personal assistant is required for a fit and active twelve-year-old boy with autism and ADHD, living in the Helston 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 so...

Personal Assistant required for a witty, fun loving and cheeky 9-year-old little girl with autism and is non-verbal.This little girl is energetic, determined, independent, stubborn, great fun and intelligent.Living nr Redruth.The Personal Assistant will support her in building on her independence and life skills, personal care and bedtime routines, as well as accompanying her on outdoor activities and activities in the community.Flexible hours but mainly weekends and school holidays£12.60 per hour45p a mile but must have business class insuranceSome knowledge or experience of working with children with autism 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 committ...

Personal Assistant required for an energetic, inquisitive 7-year-old boy living on a farm nr Leedstown. He has a diagnosis of autism and limited communication.He is physically active and enjoys anything technology related and going out into the community.Personal care required.Personal Assistant required to support after school and weekends during term time and school holidays.Driver essential with Business Class Insurance.£12.60 per hour including 45p a mile.Experience or knowledge of working with children/young people with autism 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 children and young people. All offers of...

Personal assistant required for an eleven-year-old girl who lives in the Helston area.She has Kleefstra syndrome, is non-verbal, and is a wheelchair user with global development delay.She is a happy, social girl who gives the best cuddles!We are looking for a PA for 4 hours a week on a Saturday or Sunday (flexible to suit both parties each week) any day during the school holidays with possible extra hours.This would involve taking her out.She likes being involved in daily activities, enjoys being outside and going for walks and meeting new people.Rate of pay is £12.60 per hour. Mileage at 45p a mile to be included (business class insurance will be required). Experience working with disabled young people is an advantage. Car driver essential.The role will involve providing some personal car...

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.Own transport essential£12.60 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...

A caring and supportive personal assistant is required for a happy and lively 9-year-old boy living in the Saltash area. He has autism and would like someone who he can build up a positive relationship with and provide him with 1:1 support. This would include some personal care.His interests are swimming, water play, soft play, engaging with activity books and iPad screen time for watching programmes. He loves being outdoors. Primarily, support will be required in his home setting but on occasion, there will be opportunities, alongside his family, for social activities out in the community, safety awareness, and promoting independent living skills.Your support will enable him to have more home-based opportunities, and establish an engaging routine, particularly during weekends and school h...

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 £12.60 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...

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 to assist a parent with their children’s morning and evening routines.Living in the Bude area.Rate of pay £12.60 per hour. 10 hours per week are available.Monday to Friday7.30-8.30 a.m.6.00-7.00 p.m.Car driver preferred but not essential. Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essential. 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 li...

Personal Assistant required for a happy and lively 12-year boy who lives in Callington.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 accessing activities in his local community with his family.He loves being outdoors, trains, Lego and sport.Rate of pay £12.60 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. Some knowledge or personal experience of working with young people with special educational needs is essential. The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ...

Personal Assistant required for a happy teenage boy who lives in Wadebridge.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 gaining independence and life skills. He is interested in military, history and enjoys Lego.A personal assistant will enable him to enjoy activities in his local community like walks on the beach and at the woods. He likes to visit museums. Rate of pay £12.60 per hour, increasing after an initial period of three months.Up to 7 hours per week are available, although this is very flexible.Some weekend and school holiday availability will be required. Car driver with access to own vehicle essential. Some knowledge or personal experience of working with...

Personal assistant required for a thirteen-year-old autistic boy who lives in Truro. He has complex needs and a variety of sensory requirements.He would like someone with whom he can build a relationship and who can provide him with some one-to-one support in the family home and in the local community.He finds unstructured activities the most challenging to manage, and he benefits and thrives from structured support and routine.He loves music, art, playing games, doing stop motion animation and playing his guitar.The rate of pay starts at £13.00 per hour and will increase for the right candidate, depending on their skills and experience.8 hours per week are available, with flexible hours to accommodate the applicant's schedule. Weekend and school holiday availability will be required.Some ...

Personal assistant required for an energetic and chatty ten-year-old autistic girl who lives in Truro.She currently experiences anxiety and agoraphobia , and she is looking for someone with whom she can build a positive relationship and receive 1:1 support in the family home and in the local community.She loves animals, nature, soft play areas and imaginative and creative role play. The rate of pay starts at £13.00 per hour and will increase for the right candidate, depending on their skills and experience.The role involves working 6 hours per week during term time, increasing to 12 hours per week during school holidays. Flexible hours will be provided to accommodate the applicant's schedule, with availability required on weekends and during school holidays. Some knowledge or personal expe...

A caring and supportive personal assistant is required for a happy and lively 14-year-old girl living in the Calstock area. She has autism and ADHD and some challenging behaviours and would like someone she can build up a positive relationship with, to provide her with 1:1 support, which would include some personal care.She would like someone to support her in activities and in engaging with others in the community. Her interests include walking and swimming, messy play, listening to music, colouring, and role-playing games. Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends and Peppa Pig are favourite characters. She enjoys being outdoors all year round. Your support will enable her to explore the local area, enjoy more social opportunities, and establish an engaging routine during evenings, weekends and...