Gentleman Seeks A Buddy In The Community
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Position Overview & Specifications
*Humans Cornwall are supporting people to find personal assistants. The role may be a private arrangement or funded through a Direct payment*
Location: Saltash
42-year-old gentleman who enjoys swimming, walking and getting out to the cinema & museum, seeks an organised buddy to support him to give structure in his life. He has a diagnosis of Down syndrome with autistic traits.
Support required:
· Accessing community
· Helping to identify groups for the future
Hourly rate of pay: £10.90 or £13.54 (if self-employed)
Total hours: 8 hours per week – Days/times negotiable; Hours are flexible each week.
Essential:
- Full driving licence with business insurance
Desirable:
- Some experience with down syndrome and/or autism
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 dale@humanscornwall.co.uk and quote reference 177
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 8 per week
Salary: £10.90-£13.54 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
Physical setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Saltash, Cornwall: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 177
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Gentleman Seeks A Buddy In The Community roles across Humans Cornwall's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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