Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Hemel Hempstead – PUR-628-543
| Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker | |
| Job ref. | PUR-628-543 |
| About the Direct Payment Holder | A kind, patient, and supportive Female Personal Assistant is required to support a sociable and bubbly woman who is registered blind (with some sight), has a learning disability, and experiences non-epileptic seizures, particularly when stressed or overwhelmed. |
| Hours and rate of pay | £18.92 per hour, 28.5 hours per week |
| Location | Hemel Hempstead Area |
| 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
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| What you would be doing… |
Meal planning, shopping, and cooking together – including batch cooking and preparing packed lunches for activities. Encouragement and prompting with personal care, including washing, brushing/drying hair, and facial hair removal. Support with domestic tasks, helping to maintain her home environment in a gentle and encouraging way (she prefers to clean alongside someone, often with music on). Attending activities and outings such as football, theatre, and social events. Accompanying to appointments outside of Hemel (local appointments are managed independently).
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| Required skills and experience |
Female PA (essential). This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b). Must speak fluent English. Driver preferred (own car or able to drive a Motability vehicle if over 25 and insured). Experience of supporting individuals with learning disabilities, visual impairment, or autism/mental health needs is desirable. Patient, calm, and encouraging, able to build trust and motivate gently. Must not raise their voice – she has sensitive hearing and can become upset easily. Respectful of personal space and belongings, while able to encourage independence with daily routines
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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 *