Purple Match
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 2 days ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-612-628 |
| Hours | 10 |
| Rate of Pay | £17.60 per hour |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | ct payment holder J is a 32-year-old man with Down’s Syndrome. J loves football and supports West Ham United. He goes to watch West Ham at the London stadium as well as many England games at Wembley. J also supports Cambridge United and would like to be supported to attend more of their home games. J enjoys attending musical concerts and listens to a wide variety of music, particularly country artists, He has seen Cody Pennington and Nashville concerts locally. J is independent and does not require any help with personal care. He does lots of things with his family but would also like to access activities in the community with a PA. |
| Key Responsibilities: | PA is required to support J in the community, attend concerts, watch musicals at the theatre such as Cambridge Arts theatre. Accompany J to the cinema, bowling, play darts, swimming and the Pub. J is a member at Impington gym and has a weekly session with a personal trainer but likes to go and use the gym at other times. |
| Requirements: | It is important you have experience supporting people with Learning disabilities. J would benefit greatly from a PA who loves sports, particularly football, as this would support shared conversation and rapport- building. A driver with access to a car and insurance is essential due to location. |