Purple Match
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Hertfordshire
Posted 2 months ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Hertfordshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-833-544 |
| Hours | 4-6 |
| Rate of Pay | £19.00 per hour |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | A 20 yr old male living in Marshalswick is looking for a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to support him during his weekly placement at Earthworks, a horticultural and gardening-focused day service. He has learning disabilities and autism and is non-verbal, though he understands and uses a few Makaton signs. He enjoys the outdoors, music, and physical play, and has strong gross motor skills but finds fine motor tasks more challenging. Communication requires patience and attentiveness, but he responds well to a familiar, consistent, and supportive presence |
| Key Responsibilities: | Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car with business insurance Comfortable providing personal care when needed Experience supporting individuals with autism or learning disabilities is required Ability to use or learn basic Makaton is an advantage |
| Requirements: | Patient, with a calm and steady manner Empathetic, understanding the client's communication style and needs Positive and encouraging, helping to create a fun and safe environment Reliable and committed to building trust and consistency in the client's weekly routine. |