Job Description
*Humans Cornwall are supporting people to find personal assistants. The role may be a private arrangement or funded through a Direct payment*
Location: Blackwater
Female personal assistant required to support a 22-year-old young lady located in the TR4 area. Initially summertime cover but may become a permanent post. She is on the autistic spectrum, has moderate learning difficulties and is dyspraxic.
The ideal candidate will be fun, outgoing love all animals, in particular dogs, willing to go out and do things that she enjoys doing such as shopping, walking her dog, beach visits and going for hot chocolate.
No personal care required.
Being able to drive is essential, as is a full, clean UK driving license to be able to drive her motability car and assist getting her to appointments, meet friends and go to places of interest. A DBS check will also be required.
If you or anyone you know are interested in this position, please contact for more information.
Hourly rate of pay: £10.90 / £13.54 if self employed
Total hours: Hours required are 8 - 16 hours per week. Days to be discussed but are flexible.
Essential:
- Animal lover - family have dogs, pigs, chickens`
Desirable:
- Previous experience supporting someone with learning disabilities and/or autism
- Qualification in health care
Offers of employment may be subject to DBS checks & referencing. If the role is on a self-employed basis, please ensure you have proof of employment status and public liability insurance.
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 contact the below email for updates if needed.
If interested, please click apply or email a copy of your C.V. to [email protected] and quote reference 131
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 8-16 per week
Salary: £10.90-£13.54 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Truro: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 131