Applicant status required: Self-Employed
* This role is a private arrangement with a person or family who is seeking support for someone else or themselves. You will not be employed by or carry out work for Humans Cornwall; we have a dedicated team to help identify private personal assistants for care and support. These roles are personally assisting somebody to achieve their goals, gain independence and/or manage their daily lives; These will be self-funded by the family or person, or they may receive a Direct payment from Cornwall council. *
Location: Pensilva, Liskeard
Young gentleman with a learning disability seeks a personal assistant to support him in the community.
Support required:
· Commuting to work
· Support with going to doctors/dentist/bank appointments
· Social activities e.g. swimming and fishing
Hourly rate of pay: £20
Hours per week: Up to 12 hours
Working schedule: Monday – Fridays + bank holidays
9/10am – 12/2pm – can be flexible, negotiate with client
Essential:
· Valid DBS
· Driving Licence and own vehicle
· Experience and understanding of working with people with learning disabilities
· Caring and friendly manner
· Good communication skills
· Patience
Offers of employment will 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.
When applying, your C.V. will be passed onto the family or person 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 contact the below email for updates if needed.
If interested, please click apply or send your CV to PA@cornwallsupportlounge.org.uk and quote reference H85
