Carer /Support Worker (Herts/Welwyn Garden City)

05/08/2026

Purple Match

Female Personal Assistant

Hertfordshire

Posted 21 hours ago

Job Features

Job Category	Hertfordshire
Vacany Reference:	PUR-155-031
Hours	16
Rate of Pay	£19.45 per hour
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
About the Person You Will Support:	A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 19-year-old young woman living in Welwyn Garden City. She is non-verbal, autistic, and has severe learning disabilities. She is also visually impaired, although she manages this very well in her day-to-day life. In addition, she has congenital heart and lung disease (monitored by specialists) and epilepsy, which is managed with medication. She requires support with communication, social interaction, and engaging in meaningful activities. A small amount of assistance with personal care is also required, therefore a Female PA is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:	Supporting with morning routines (washing, dressing, breakfast, medication) Providing supervision and support while waiting for transport Meeting her after college transport and assisting with snacks Supporting with leisure activities and engagement at home Encouraging communication and interaction using non-verbal methods Supporting participation in social and community activities (during holidays)
Requirements:	The ideal candidate will be:  Compassionate, patient, and reliable  Calm and observant, with the ability to understand non-verbal communication (gestures, expressions, behaviours)  Attentive to detail and responsive to individual needs  Respectful, promoting dignity, independence, and choice  Positive, with a good sense of humour and the ability to build trust Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities 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 * First aid training Experience administering medication Knowledge or training in epilepsy (desirable) A driver with access to a vehicle is preferred, but not essential This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b)

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