Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Watford (WD25) – PUR-936-765

Carer, Personal Assistant, Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker
Herts
Posted 2 weeks ago
Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref. PUR-936-765
About the Direct Payment Holder  

A kind, reliable, and empathetic Female Personal Assistant is required to support a 61-year-old individual living independently in the Watford (WD25) area. The individual is a wheelchair user and has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

While they maintain a high level of independence and are able to drive their own vehicle, support is needed with specific daily living activities and when accessing the local community.

 

Hours and rate of pay Hourly Rate: £15.5 | 5 hours per week
Location Watford (WD25)
DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check

Right to Work and references will be needed.

Training Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:

• Safeguarding Adults

• Introduction to first aid

• Health and Safety / Moving and handling

 

What you would be doing…  

Personal Care: Assistance with bathing, grooming, and dressing as needed

Mobility Support: Helping with safe transfers in and out of the wheelchair, particularly during vehicle access

Community Access: Accompanying and supporting with grocery shopping and other local outings

Household Tasks: General cleaning, laundry, and making the bed

Promoting Independence: Encouraging autonomy while offering dependable, respectful support

 

Required skills and experience  

Female applicants only – preferred for compatibility reasons

Experience supporting individuals with physical disabilities, ASD, and ADHD

Comfortable with personal care and mobility assistance

Driver not required – the individual has their own vehicle and drives independently

No hoist use required

This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).

 

 

 

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 *

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