Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-029-209 |
| Hours | 8 |
| Rate of Pay | £16.60 per hour |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | We are seeking a reliable and patient Support Worker with experience supporting individuals with autism to assist a 26‑year‑old man to develop independence, confidence, and daily living skills. The individual has ASD, experiences significant anxiety, and is exploring a possible ADHD diagnosis. He requires structured support, encouragement, and practical assistance to engage in daily activities, access the community, and build routine. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Support to access the community at his own pace Assisting him to access and gain educational qualifications and filling gaps in his learning Assisting with future vocational goals, including exploring work experience opportunities and one-off volunteering projects, when he is able to do so. Assistance with attending appointments and engaging in hobbies Encouragement to build structure, plan weekly activities, and develop independence Support with daily living tasks including shopping, cooking, cleaning, and laundry Guidance with budgeting, financial awareness, and appropriate dressing Flexible emotional support, recognising that anxiety may limit activities on some days |
| Requirements: | Experience working with autistic individuals Car owner/driver with business insurance essential (mileage will be paid) Calm, patient, and supportive approach Ability to adapt to fluctuating needs and provide consistent encouragement Commitment to promoting independence and personal choice Please provide a covering letter explaining how you would be suitable for this role. * Sponsorship is not available for this role * * No agencies please * |
Female Personal Assistant
Sandwell
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Sandwell |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR- 523-008 |
| Hours | 24 hours per week. Shifts are typically around 4 hours per day, with working patterns to be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant. Occasional flexibility may be required. |
| 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 warm, creative working mum with a great sense of humour who is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. She values inclusivity, understanding and respect, which shape the way she connects with others. She lives with cerebral palsy, chronic fatigue and chronic pain, and is neurodivergent. These experiences have shaped her perspective and given her a deep appreciation for the right support. She enjoys listening to music, playing computer games, role-playing activities and spending time with her family and pets. She is seeking a friendly, reliable and proactive Personal Assistant to help her maintain her independence and continue participating fully in family life. |
| Key Responsibilities: | You will support the individual with household chores and day-to-day domestic tasks, assist with shopping, errands and putting away deliveries, and support with meal preparation and cooking. You will help with laundry and household organisation, provide pet care for her two cats and tropical fish, and assist with dressing and occasionally showering. You will help her maintain her independence and participate fully in family life, occasionally assist with light gardening and heavier household tasks when required, and use the Family Wall app to keep household information, shopping lists and schedules up to date.You will support the individual with household chores and day-to-day domestic tasks, assist with shopping, errands and putting away deliveries, and support with meal preparation and cooking. You will help with laundry and household organisation, provide pet care for her two cats and tropical fish, and assist with dressing and occasionally showering. You will help her maintain her independence and participate fully in family life, occasionally assist with light gardening and heavier household tasks when required, and use the Family Wall app to keep household information, shopping lists and schedules up to date. |
| Requirements: | You must be kind, patient, understanding and respectful, reliable, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality. You should be open-minded with a respectful approach to diversity, proactive and able to use your own initiative while communicating openly when guidance is needed, and organised with willingness to use the Family Wall app. You must be comfortable around children and animals including two cats and tropical fish. A driving licence with access to your own vehicle would be beneficial but is not essential. You will need a valid DBS check, Right to Work documentation and two professional references. As personal care is involved, a female carer is preferred in accordance with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b). |
Female Personal Assistant
Sandwell
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Sandwell |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-065-396 |
| Hours | 10 hours per week. Hours are flexible and can be arranged across days, evenings and weekends to be discussed at interview. |
| 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 28-year-old woman with learning disabilities seeking a social support worker to accompany her to social and leisure activities. She is looking to develop her confidence and social skills in a supportive and enjoyable environment. This role suits someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference and helping her build independence through shared experiences and positive social engagement. |
| Key Responsibilities: | You will accompany the individual to a range of social and leisure activities including theatre, cinema, live music events, restaurants, cafes, shopping and gym activities. You will provide friendly and supportive companionship whilst encouraging her to interact socially in various settings. Your role includes offering gentle guidance and reassurance to support her growing independence and ensuring her safety and wellbeing throughout all outings. |
| Requirements: | You must be friendly, patient and understanding with strong communication skills and a genuine ability to encourage social development. Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is preferred but not essential. You need to be reliable and flexible to work evenings and weekends as required. A valid driving licence with access to your own car is essential. You will require a valid DBS check, Right to Work documentation and two professional references. |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Sandwell
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Sandwell |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR- 034-940 |
| Hours | To be agreed – to include a mix of weekday hours with some flexibility. |
| Rate of Pay | In line with local authority Personal Assistant rates. |
| 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 and approachable woman with complex health and care needs following a stroke in 2020 and other long-term medical conditions. She is a wheelchair user supported by a structured care package for personal care and mobility. She enjoys getting out and about, spending time with family and community activities. She values someone who listens, respects her choices and tailors support to her needs. She lives at home supported closely by her daughters, so collaborative working is essential. |
| Key Responsibilities: | You will manage and schedule the individual's medical appointments, physiotherapy and professional support. You will plan and organise outings, social activities and trips that promote wellbeing and independence, liaising with healthcare professionals, her family and care providers. You will coordinate support arrangements and adjusting care visits to fit planned activities, support the Direct Payment holder to attend appointments and access the community, maintain records of arrangements and changes, and provide hands-on personal care during activities when needed. |
| Requirements: | You must be highly organised, proactive, reliable and consistent with strong communication skills. You should liaise effectively with professionals, family and care providers while respecting the individual's independence and preferences. Experience in a support, coordination or personal assistant role is desirable, along with strong planning, communication and record-keeping skills. A driving licence with access to your own vehicle is preferred and business insurance may be required. Willingness to learn, flexibility and a positive attitude are essential. |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-958-637 |
| Hours | 4 |
| Rate of Pay | £13.00 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 J is a very energetic and active 9‑year‑old boy who enjoys arts and crafts, playing with and identifying logos, being outdoors, trampolining, swimming, and seeking a high level of sensory input. J responds well and is generally more comfortable in the company of females. J has a diagnosis of autism and ADHD and is non‑verbal. Due to communication difficulties, he can sometimes display challenging behaviours. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Support J around the home initially, keeping him engaged in activities he enjoys, with the possibility of gradually building up to taking him out into the community, visiting the park or participating in other activities. This includes helping J to broaden his interests and supporting him to socialise with other young people in a structured and supportive environment. Supporting and assisting with personal care needs, including toileting and nappy changes. |
| Requirements: | Experience of working with neurodiverse children, with an awareness and understanding of changes in behaviour. A patient individual with a bubbly personality and a kind, caring nature. Able to be active and willing to engage in interactive activities. It is very important that you are reliable and have good timekeeping |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-466-824 |
| Hours | Flexible |
| Rate of Pay | £15.00 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 J is an 11‑year‑old boy who keeps himself busy and is constantly on the go. He loves Mickey Mouse and enjoys playing with his toys, especially those that are interactive or light up. J is very intelligent and has a strong logical approach to understanding and working things out. J communicates using a limited vocabulary. J has a diagnosis of Noonan Syndrome and is PEG‑fed via a pump |
| Key Responsibilities: | Support J around the home and help keep him engaged in activities he enjoys. Provide support and assistance during mealtimes, as well as with personal care needs, including toileting and nappy changes. If support is provided in the evening, administering medication may be required |
| Requirements: | Knowledge and experience with PEG and pump feeding is desirable. We are looking for a soft, gentle, and patient individual with a bubbly personality and a kind, caring nature. Someone who is able to identify, understand, and manage changes in behaviour, and who is active and willing to engage in and/or support activities. It is very important that you are reliable and have good timekeeping. 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 * |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Sandwell
Posted 3 weeks 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. |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-182-147 |
| Hours | 69 available |
| Rate of Pay | £13.00 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 5-year-old with complex medical and physical needs, including epilepsy, hydrocephalus, right sided hemiplegia and a rare brain tumour. He experiences daily absence seizures and requires support with his medical needs and routine activities. He is physically disabled and uses specialist equipment, including a gastrotomy and hoist to support his daily care. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Provide one-to-one support for him in activities he enjoys, including watching Disney movies, swimming, going for walks around town, visits to the cinema and Cafes. Supporting him to develop his confidence, communication and independence while ensuring he remains safe and engaged in activities. |
| Requirements: | A patient, calm person with experience supporting children with complex medical needs. Experience administering seizure medication. Experience using a Gastrostomy (PEG) and hoist. A driving licence and access to own vehicle is desirable not essential. |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-839-015 |
| Hours | 8 |
| Rate of Pay | Competitive rate |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | The Direct payment holder you will be working with has a few different mental and some health conditions including ADHD, anxiety and depression. Requires patience and understanding, help motivate on worse days and someone who can drive. Looking for someone who can do one weekday and one weekend day preferably. Able to work in a team and one to one. Emotional support and companionship would be great. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Helping with her cats, Household tasks,Making drinks and meal prep, Helping with shopping, online and local shop. Help with admin tasks. Help wit arranging appointments |
| Requirements: | 2 references required and CV |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-466-910 |
| Hours | Flexible |
| Rate of Pay | From £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 young happy 5-year-old boy diagnosed with Autism and issues with Speech and language development. He enjoys music, which encourages him to say some words. He has an interest in animals and dinosaurs, outdoor play and riding his bike. Other activities he enjoys include playing football and swimming. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Support will include joining activities and socialising with other children/families. Supervising playtime and meals Reading books, painting and drawing along with other activities |
| Requirements: | Seeking a PA who has previous work or lived experience supporting children with Autism Someone who is kind, caring, friendly, outgoing and of a happy disposition, enjoys supporting children and has a genuine interest in creating a fun and safe space Car owner/driver – Essential (must have business use insurance) |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-764-996 |
| Hours | 24 |
| Rate of Pay | £18.20 per hour |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | Direct payment holder is 21 years old and lives with an acquired brain injury following a skiing accident in 2024 (causing right-sided physical issues, balance difficulties, and cognitive challenges with memory and planning). L was studying Computer Science at university before his accident. He is bright, curious, active and committed to his recovery, with interests including computer science, computer games, maths, chess, languages, sports (eg skiing, climbing, volleyball). |
| Key Responsibilities: | As the Direct payment holder prefers to be as independent as possible with personal care – he will let you know when he needs support with showering/dressing. Working alongside L to promote and encourage independent living. Cooking/preparing meals with L using fresh ingredients. Supporting L with social inclusion, meeting with friends, swimming, climbing and attending other activities and appointments. |
| Requirements: | Experience of supporting others is preferred, and understanding of and empathy for the challenges of brain injury are essential. Someone who shares similar interests and enjoys being active would be great. Someone who knows their way around a kitchen and can cook fresh, healthy food is essential. Someone who has a genuine interest in providing high-quality care and supporting others to live their best lives, who is kind, friendly and trustworthy with a positive attitude and a youthful mind. A driving licence is essential, ideally with access to your own vehicle and business use insurance cover. |
Female Personal Assistant
Cambridgeshire
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-714-560 |
| Hours | 18 |
| 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: | Direct payment holder, Early 50’s female with physical disabilities. Likes to be as independent as possible, in reality this can vary on a day to day basis. Need support to do many tasks including those of a disabled parent. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Help with personal care as well as day to day running of family life. Assistance with practical aspects of daily living. Assist/attend medical appointments. Be willing to prepare food & meals. |
| Requirements: | Should have a genuine interest in the provision of high quality care, be able to work flexible hours and be a good communicator. Possess the motivation to develop trust and understanding within the role. Be hardworking, reliable, committed, honest and trustworthy. Have common sense and be able to use their initiative. Flexible Clean full driving licence essential Ability to speak English fluently Be cheerful with a good sense of humour. |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-411-289 |
| Hours | 54 |
| Rate of Pay | £15.00 per hour |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | Direct payment holder is an excitable and creative 9-year-old, with a love of all things arts and crafts. A enjoys drawing and creating comic books and enjoys being outside and bouncing on the trampoline. A has a diagnosis of Autism & PICA. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Supporting the direct payment holder in the home setting, keeping him engaged throughout the day with sensory filled activities. Helping boost A’s confidence, to broaden his interests and support to develop his independence skills. |
| Requirements: | Knowledge of Autism and PICA is essential, along with experience in supporting someone with challenging behaviours. The person must be vigilant and highly aware to assess the environment and ensure A’s safety. They should have a kind and caring nature, be active, and be happy to get involved in the things A enjoys helping him stay engaged. They also need to be able to assess situations and adjust activities accordingly if A becomes heightened or disengaged. 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 * |
Female Personal Assistant
Cambridgeshire
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-123-456 |
| Hours | 5 Hours a Week – Monday and Tuesday |
| Rate of Pay | To be confirmed |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
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