Purple Match
Female Personal Assistant
Hertfordshire
Posted 19 hours ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Hertfordshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-332-292 |
| Hours | 12 |
| Rate of Pay | £16.00 per hour |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Female Personal Assistant to support a friendly disabled woman living with her family in Stevenage. The successful applicant will provide support across all aspects of daily living, enabling the individual to remain as independent as possible while enjoying a fulfilling and active lifestyle. This is a rewarding role for someone who is patient, compassionate and committed to delivering person-centred support. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Providing support with all aspects of personal and intimate care. Assisting with daily living activities and maintaining routines. Supporting communication and encouraging engagement with others. Providing constant supervision, guidance and reassurance where required. Supporting access to the local community, including shopping, cinema visits and other leisure activities. Encouraging participation in hobbies and social activities. |
| Requirements: | Be kind, patient, reliable and trustworthy. Have a positive attitude and be willing to learn the individual's specific support needs. Be able to follow guidance and training provided by the family. Be flexible and available to work evenings and weekends when required. Hold a full, clean UK driving licence and be confident driving a Motability vehicle when needed. Be committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support. Full training will be provided by the family to ensure the successful applicant understands the individual's needs and preferred methods of support. During the probationary period, the successful candidate will receive full pay while completing supervised shifts and shadowing experienced support. 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 * This post is open to female applicants only. The requirement for a female Personal Assistant is a genuine occupational requirement due to the provision of personal and intimate care, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 |