Personal Assistant, Support worker
Hertfordshire
Posted 20 hours ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Hertfordshire |
| Vacany Reference: | DC/LG |
| Hours | 6 |
| Rate of Pay | £14.35 per hour |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | Direct Payment (DP) Holder is a young man with Autism and Global Development delay whose interests include Lego models, WW2 battles and Planes. He is seeking a PA to mentor and support with job hunting and socialising |
| Key Responsibilities: | You will be meeting the DP holder and accessing the community together, visiting places like the park, shops and coffee shop. |
| Requirements: | Seeking a PA who is calming, a good listener and punctual. Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required: • Safeguarding Adults • Introduction to first aid • Health and Safety |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Hertfordshire
Posted 20 hours ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Hertfordshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-395-719 |
| Hours | 3 |
| Rate of Pay | TBC |
| 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 seeking a reliable and supportive Personal Assistant to assist a 43-year-old woman living in Turnford with her teenage son. She has a Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and a history of psychosis. |
| Key Responsibilities: | The role involves providing practical, enabling support with household tasks, shopping, meal planning, and cooking, helping to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment. The aim is to promote independence, wellbeing, confidence, and positive outcomes for both mother and son. |
| Requirements: | Patient, reliable and encouraging approach Ability to provide practical support while promoting independence Good organisational and communication skills Respectful, non-judgemental and trustworthy Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism desirable but not essential. Please send your CV, two references and a short covering letter explaining your suitability for the role. Thank you. * Sponsorship is not available for this role * * No agencies please |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Hertfordshire
Posted 20 hours ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Hertfordshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-145-501 |
| Hours | 4 |
| Rate of Pay | TBC |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | am a happy, cheeky 8-year-old autistic boy living in Cheshunt. I am nonverbal and communicate mainly by taking an adult's hand and leading them to what I want or need. I enjoy tickles, affection, sensory play, being outdoors and taking part in activities in my local community. I am very sensory-seeking and need close supervision as I have limited awareness of danger and do not always recognise risks around me. Although I am continent and will usually take myself to the toilet, I may still require support and supervision to ensure I remain safe. At times, if I become frustrated or am unable to communicate what I want, I can become distressed. This may result in crying, pinching and, occasionally, biting. I need calm, patient adults who can understand my cues, reduce demands when I am overwhelmed and help me regulate my emotions safely. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Trips to local parks, Shopping outings, Swimming activities Community-based activities Sensory play and engagement, Preparing a light lunch when required Providing close supervision to keep me safe Encouraging independence, confidence and social participation |
| Requirements: | Warm, kind and caring Reliable and punctual Patient and emotionally calm Understanding and respectful of individual differences Observant and responsive to non-verbal communication Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations Enthusiastic about supporting children with autism and additional needs Please send your CV, two references and a short covering letter explaining your suitability for the role. Thank you. * Sponsorship is not available for this role * * No agencies please * You will understand that communication is not always verbal and be willing to learn and recognise my unique ways of expressing my needs through behaviour, body language, gestures and facial expressions. Experience and Qualifications Previous experience supporting autistic or non-verbal children is desirable but not essential. The right attitude, patience and willingness to learn are equally important. The following would be an advantage: Autism awareness training Positive Behaviour Support training Communication support experience First Aid qualification, Safeguarding training |
Personal Assistant – PHB
Essex
Posted 21 hours ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Essex |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-155-716 |
| Hours | Varied |
| Rate of Pay | Up to £15 per hour |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | Personal Assistant needed to support a woman with a brain and spinal injury. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Duties would include all aspects of personal care, administering medication and assisting the lady to access the community so a driver’s licence is essential. |
| Requirements: | Good communication skills are essential. The role requires someone to have empathy and respect with an understanding of the need to ensure confidentiality is always maintained. Reliability and trustworthiness are essential to this role. Additional hours may become available, so we are looking for someone who is flexible. You may also be required to assist the client on her holidays. Full support and training will be given but some care experience is essential. 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 – PHB
Essex
Posted 21 hours ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Essex |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-078-793 |
| Hours | Various |
| Rate of Pay | £15.oo per hour |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | M is an amazing 18-year-old wheelchair user living in Benfleet. He has complex learning, physical and medical needs due to an extremely rare genetic condition. M is non-verbal and communicates using PECS, gestures and vocal sounds. The Direct Payment Holder is seeking a kind, patient and positive Personal Assistant to support M to feel safe, confident and happy while accessing his community, enjoying new experiences and developing his independence at a pace that suits him. The ideal PA will build a trusting relationship with M, recognise his strengths and support him to live a full and meaningful life. |
| Key Responsibilities: | The Direct Payment Holder is seeking a kind and reliable Personal Assistant to support M at home and in the community, helping him build independence while meeting his complex care and medical needs safely. Duties include providing personal care, supporting a structured toilet-training programme, assisting with meals and snacks, administering medication, and managing tube feeds and fluids via M's Mic-Key feeding tube. The PA will follow established routines, offer gentle encouragement, and provide consistent, person-centred support throughout the day. |
| Requirements: | Calm, positive and caring approach Reliable and willing to follow established routines Comfortable supporting complex medical and personal care needs Good sense of humour and willingness to learn Full clean driving licence Non-smoker Comfortable working in a home with a Labrador Experience is desirable but not essential, as full guidance and training will be provided. The most important qualities are kindness, patience and a commitment to supporting M to live a happy, fulfilling life. Please send your CV, two references and a short covering letter explaining your suitability for the role. * Sponsorship is not available for this role * * No agencies please |
Personal Assistant – PHB
Essex
Posted 21 hours ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Essex |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-266-719 |
| Hours | TBC |
| Rate of Pay | TBC |
| 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 21 year old man, who lives at home with his younger sister, mum and 4 cats. He currently enjoy going the Lily Rose day care provision to which will be 4 days/full time from July. He loves music, and gaming on the Xbox. He also enjoy watching films with my family, going to the cinema and a good game of uno! |
| Key Responsibilities: | The direct payment holder needs help with getting about as mobility can be difficult. He needs crutches all the time and quite often his wheelchair. He needs help with the toilet and taking a bath. At times he also needs help with getting dressed. If his epilepsy is particularly bad this help increases as he can get anxious with falling too. To be driven to and from college and lily rose centre both in Chelmsford. Maybe a couple smaller local trips to places like GP, hairdressers, barbers etc. Personal daily care, prepare some meals, basic laundry say putting out on line maybe a bit of ironing as J is unable to stand. Change bedding. |
| Requirements: | Someone flexible as training will be provided. But reliable, and passionate about the role important to give J the support and independence he deserves, while still able to be in a home environment. Full uk driving licence required, and to be 25+ for car insurance purposes, will need to drive mobility car. Must be fluent in English due to learning and language delay and find it difficult to understand. 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
Cambridgeshire
Posted 21 hours ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-660-367 |
| Hours | 10-14 |
| Rate of Pay | £20.00 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 S is starting a nursing degree at Anglia Ruskin University in September and will be living independently in student accommodation for the first time. She is a capable, hardworking and determined young woman who manages a great deal on her own, but she is autistic, has a mild learning difficulty, and a communication disorder. S enjoys swimming, which she does weekly, and she is warm and sociable once she feels comfortable. She would also like to go to gym and play badminton. She is genuinely interested in healthcare and caring for people, which is what drew her to nursing. She likes routine and familiar activities, and she is keen to try new things and build her social life at university with a bit of encouragement. |
| Key Responsibilities: | The Direct Payment Holder is a university student who is independent with their personal care and manages well when they have an established routine. Their support needs are primarily around planning, organisation, travel, and building confidence in unfamiliar situations. They benefit from gentle prompting, structure, and support from a trusted person to help them stay on track with coursework, manage daily living tasks, plan meals, maintain healthy routines, and travel safely to and from university and clinical placements. Support will also include encouraging participation in social and community activities, helping them build confidence in new situations, and providing reassurance on more challenging days. The aim of the role is to promote independence by supporting the Direct Payment Holder to develop the skills, confidence and routines needed to live independently, succeed in their studies and achieve their long-term goals. |
| Requirements: | They would like someone who is patient, kind, reliable and encouraging, with a calm and positive approach. The ideal person will be able to provide gentle prompting and support while promoting the Direct Payment Holder's independence and confidence. Good timekeeping, dependability and a willingness to learn are essential. Experience supporting autistic people or individuals with learning disabilities would be beneficial but is not essential. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be desirable, although not essential. |
Personal Assistant – PHB
Essex
Posted 21 hours ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Essex |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR- 397-482 |
| Hours | 3 hours a day in 2×1.5hour shifts Monday-Friday in term time 8 hours/week in school holidays |
| Rate of Pay | £14.50 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 O is nearly 7 years old and loves musical toys and lights. He has a chromosomal disorder leading to global developmental delay and low tone. He also has chronic lung disease so needs assistance with BiPAP ventilation at night and when tired. He is non-verbal and unable to sit, stand or mobilise without support, using a wheelchair and specialist seating. O makes his feelings very clear when he is happy or sad, and loves to laugh at repetitive songs and anticipatory games. O eats a pureed diet and loves all tasty food, with water given via gastrostomy. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Clients needs help with travel from home to school (and back) as well as support in the school holidays Possible days out during the school holidays – we live near the estuary and there are some lovely paths for walks by the water. |
| Requirements: | Personal care including changing pads, feeding via mouth and gastrostomy, applying BiPAP ventilator when needed, monitoring for seizures. Assisting with washing, dressing and managing glasses and hearing aids. Positioning in bed or chair. Currently client is lifted between bed and chair but plans are in progress to add hoists to the property. Ensuring safety on journey to and from school. During school holidays, assisting with personal care and helping O to engage with activities, books and toys so that he can enjoy himself and explore the world around him. We currently only have mobile hoist and no ramp so client is lifting in and out of the property (2 steps), but hoping ramp will be in place by end of the year. 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
Doncaster
Posted 21 hours ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Doncaster |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-188-684 |
| Hours | 30 hours per week. Support is required across 7 days per week and may include some overnight support when 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 lady in her 60s living independently in her own home in Armthorpe. She has spina bifida and is paralysed from the waist down, using a powered wheelchair. She has upper body strength but requires support with many day-to-day tasks, personal care and transfers. She also has lymphoedema and lipoedema affecting her legs, experiences recurrent cellulitis infections and has a pressure wound that is monitored by District Nurses. After many years of family support, she is now building a team of caring and reliable Personal Assistants to help her remain independent and continue living happily in her own home. She enjoys conversation and values kindness, patience and a sense of humour. |
| Key Responsibilities: | You will provide personal care, assist with dressing and daily living activities, and support transfers using slide sheets, leg slings and hoist equipment. You will assist with showering and personal hygiene, prepare meals, snacks and drinks, and support with medication and wellbeing monitoring when required. You will change bedding daily, undertake laundry tasks, and perform light household duties. You will support the individual with shopping, appointments and social activities, provide companionship and social interaction, offer occasional overnight support during periods of ill health, and work as part of a double-handed team when required for transfers. |
| Requirements: | You must be female, kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable with a willingness to learn and undertake training. You should be flexible and able to adapt to changing daily needs, with communication skills and an approachable personality. You must be able to work independently and use your initiative. Experience in care is welcome but not essential as training will be provided. Experience of moving and handling, hoist use, medication support or health monitoring would be beneficial. A driving licence with access to your own vehicle would be advantageous but is not essential. You will need an Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work documentation and two professional references. As personal care is involved, a female carer is preferred in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 22 hours ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-883-082 |
| Hours | 96 to be used flexibly |
| 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 M is a happy and affectionate 10-year-old with a Learning Disability, Congenital-neurological condition and Global Developmental delay. He is non-verbal and communicates using eye contact and hand gestures. M enjoys listening to nursery rhymes on his tablet, sensory activities, music, trips to the park and visits to the leisure centre. He benefits from a structured routine and requires close supervision to keep safe while accessing the community. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Provide one-to-one support for M with his daily routine, personal care and community activities while promoting his wellbeing, independence and engagement. Always maintain close supervision, particularly when out in the community, as M may attempt to pick up objects and place them in his mouth. |
| Requirements: | A calm, patient and empathetic person with experience and good understanding of supporting children with learning disabilities and additional needs. A cheerful and enthusiastic individual who enjoys engaging children through play and routine activities while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. Ability to remain vigilant and safety-conscious, always ensuring M’s wellbeing, particularly when accessing the community. 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
Cambridgeshire
Posted 22 hours 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 Direcr payment holder is a neurodiverse female living alone with complex conditions and need every day support from a reliable PA to support my holistic wellbeing. I have two cats, enjoy writing and connecting with the community. |
| Key Responsibilities: | To work one to one with me. Provide emotional support, companionship Support in the completion of everyday tasks including light domestic work, shopping, cat care and administrative tasks. Support with going out into the community and attending appointments as required. |
| Requirements: | You should have an understanding of neurodiversity and awareness of living with complex conditions, be an empathetic listener with good observation skills and the ability to intuit my needs. Ideally a Cat lover, you must be able to work as part of a team and have your own initiative and a positive attitude with the ability to motivate me on difficult days. Access to your own vehicle with appropriate insurance is preferred. |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 22 hours ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-651-015 |
| Hours | 45.5 to be used flexibly |
| 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 S is a happy 7 year old boy who is always smiling. S is diagnosed with ASD and is non verbal and has sensory processing difficulties, he hand leads and points to communicate. S loves to be outdoors going for walks, riding his bike, going to the park to play on the swings an run around or in his garden bouncing on the trampoline. S prefers company of adults. |
| Key Responsibilities: | Supporting S to access the community safely with another trusted adult. Supporting S to gain confidence in social situations when playing with other young children, building friendships. Some prompting to use the toilet as needed. |
| Requirements: | Experience of supporting other young people with additional needs is essential, this can be lived, personal experience, or professional. It is important that you are friendly and kind, someone who is patient and good at time keeping. You should be a good communicator and provide clear easy to understand instruction. You must always be alert, S requires constant supervision to keep him safe. It is important that you are interactive with S and encouraging in order to improve and develop skills. If you can drive and have access to your own vehicle with appropriate insurance that would be great and mileage would be paid but, it is not essential. If you are passionate about supporting young people we would love to hear from you. 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 * Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker Job ref. Support Worker – PUR-651-015 About the Direct Payment Holder S is a happy 7 year old boy who is always smiling. S is diagnosed with ASD and is non verbal and has sensory processing difficulties, he hand leads and points to communicate. S loves to be outdoors going for walks, riding his bike, going to the park to play on the swings an run around or in his garden bouncing on the trampoline. S prefers company of adults. Hours and rate of pay hours 45.5 hours to be used flexibly at weekends and in the school holidays – paid at £13 per hour. Location Eynesbury – PE19 DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. What you would be doing… Supporting S to access the community safely with another trusted adult. Supporting S to gain confidence in social situations when playing with other young children, building friendships. Some prompting to use the toilet as needed. Required skills and experience Experience of supporting other young people with additional needs is essential, this can be lived, personal experience, or professional. It is important that you are friendly and kind, someone who is patient and good at time keeping. You should be a good communicator and provide clear easy to understand instruction. You must always be alert, S requires constant supervision to keep him safe. It is important that you are interactive with S and encouraging in order to improve and develop skills. If you can drive and have access to your own vehicle with appropriate insurance that would be great and mileage would be paid but, it is not essential. If you are passionate about supporting young people we would love to hear from you. * No agencies please |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 22 hours ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-660-367 |
| Hours | 10-14 |
| Rate of Pay | £20.00 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 S is starting a nursing degree at Anglia Ruskin University in September and will be living independently in student accommodation for the first time. She is a capable, hardworking and determined young woman who manages a great deal on her own, but she is autistic, has a mild learning difficulty, and a communication disorder. S enjoys swimming, which she does weekly, and she is warm and sociable once she feels comfortable. She would also like to go to gym and play badminton. She is genuinely interested in healthcare and caring for people, which is what drew her to nursing. She likes routine and familiar activities, and she is keen to try new things and build her social life at university with a bit of encouragement. |
| Key Responsibilities: | The Direct Payment Holder is a university student who is independent with their personal care and manages well when they have an established routine. Their support needs are primarily around planning, organisation, travel, and building confidence in unfamiliar situations. They benefit from gentle prompting, structure, and support from a trusted person to help them stay on track with coursework, manage daily living tasks, plan meals, maintain healthy routines, and travel safely to and from university and clinical placements. Support will also include encouraging participation in social and community activities, helping them build confidence in new situations, and providing reassurance on more challenging days. The aim of the role is to promote independence by supporting the Direct Payment Holder to develop the skills, confidence and routines needed to live independently, succeed in their studies and achieve their long-term goals. |
| Requirements: | They would like someone who is patient, kind, reliable and encouraging, with a calm and positive approach. The ideal person will be able to provide gentle prompting and support while promoting the Direct Payment Holder's independence and confidence. Good timekeeping, dependability and a willingness to learn are essential. Experience supporting autistic people or individuals with learning disabilities would be beneficial but is not essential. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be desirable, although not essential. |
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 22 hours ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-635-298 |
| Hours | 20 |
| Rate of Pay | £13.50 per hour |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | You will be supporting a lovely man who is non verbal and communicates through facial expressions, eye pointing and body language and uses visual aids to make simple choices. He requires full support with all aspects of his day including dressing, showering, personal care, eating and drinking and medication . You will need to be comfortable using a hoist within the home and pushing a wheelchair when out and about. He enjoys a laid back life, watching tv, going to coffee shops and enjoying gentle strolls in local parks. |
| Key Responsibilities: | We are looking for someone who is patient , kind , calm and reliable , and is committed to providing high quality care and support . Experience of working in care is not essential, but you should be passionate and willing to learn. |
| Requirements: | Good spoken English Right to Work and references will be needed. Training will be offered to complete the mandatory training required *Car driver /access to a car is not essential |
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-877-955 |
| Hours | Two permanent Personal Assistants will share the hours equally on a rolling rota, working either 3 shifts one week and 4 shifts the next week, alternating between the two staff members. Shifts are 7 hours long, running from 1pm to 8:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Alternative shift patterns can be discussed with the successful applicant. |
| Rate of Pay | £15 per hour, with double rate paid on bank holidays. |
| 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 woman living in her own home who has Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, diagnosed in 2008. She experiences significant daily pain and is currently largely bedbound, which means she requires comprehensive support with daily living tasks. She has aspirations to improve her health and eventually be able to spend time outside, which she loves. While at home, she enjoys watching true crime documentaries and YouTube videos and has a strong interest in the Health and Beauty industry. She is seeking organised, kind and compassionate female Personal Assistants who can support her to achieve her health goals and maintain her wellbeing. |
| Key Responsibilities: | You will support the individual with personal care and daily living needs including light household chores, cooking and shopping. You will assist her in accessing the community when appropriate and provide support with socialising. You will help her manage her home alongside her as she is currently unable to do this independently, working collaboratively to maintain her wellbeing and support her goals. |
| Requirements: | You must be female, ideally aged 30 or over, organised, kind and compassionate with confidence and genuine enjoyment in spending time with the people you support. Previous experience working with adults who have physical health disabilities is essential. A valid driving licence and access to your own car is 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). |