Purple Match
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Sandwell
Posted 2 days ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Sandwell |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-546-747 |
| Hours | 15 hours per week- Monday – Friday (Approximately 3 hours per day) – preferably mornings |
| Rate of Pay | £12.71 per hour |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | The Direct Payment holder is a friendly, sociable mature woman who is a wheelchair user and values her independence highly. She enjoys good conversation, shopping trips, reading, and the company of her small dog. This is an ideal role for someone who can provide both practical support and genuine companionship, helping her maintain an active and engaged lifestyle within her community. |
| Key Responsibilities: | You will undertake general household tasks including laundry and light cleaning, provide pet care and accompany the individual on dog walking, and support the Direct Payment holder with shopping trips or collect shopping as needed. You will offer companionship and engaging conversation while providing practical support both at home and when accompanying her in the community. |
| Requirements: | You must be honest, reliable and trustworthy with a genuine approach to care work. We are looking for someone who is friendly, patient and well-organised, comfortable and experienced working with small dogs, and confident supporting a wheelchair user in various settings. Cleaning experience is essential. You will need a valid DBS check, Right to Work documentation, and two professional references. A driving licence is preferred but not essential. Previous care or support work experience and experience supporting wheelchair users are beneficial. |