Purple Match
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Hertfordshire
Posted 2 days ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Hertfordshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-792-081 |
| Hours | 12 hour shift |
| Rate of Pay | TBC |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | A 53-year-old woman with Spinal Muscular Atrophy is looking for a reliable, proactive and physically capable Carer/PA/Housekeeper to join her established 24-hour care team. She is sociable, busy and home-loving, and requires support both inside her home and when attending meetings and activities outside. She uses an electric wheelchair and requires assistance with ceiling-track hoists for transfers. Full training will be provided. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Hoisting (ceiling track system – training provided) Daily exercises and stretching routines (training provided) Assistance with dressing, washing and general personal routines General housekeeping and maintaining a clean, organised home Ensuring a dust-free environment due to respiratory sensitivities Supporting with cooking and food preparation Managing domestic tasks throughout the day Accompanying her both at home and to external meetings or appointments Confidently driving a large van Helping her maintain an active, sociable household environment |
| Requirements: | Must be competent and comfortable around animals (dogs, cats and a rabbit live in the home) Confident driving a large van Comfortable taking on physical tasks Efficient, organised and able to use initiative Open-minded, non-discriminatory and respectful in all interactions Must be self-employed Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you. * Sponsorship is not available for this role * * No agencies please * Must be reliable and able to work 12-hour shifts Practical, capable and physically able Positive, friendly and adaptable Comfortable working in a busy, pet-friendly home Someone who enjoys supporting an active, sociable individual A person who values teamwork and takes pride in maintaining a clean, organised environmen |