Purple Match

A warm and caring family is seeking a reliable, compassionate and proactive Family Support Worker / Personal Assistant to provide practical support within the home and community.

The successful candidate will support a family with three children aged 15, 12 and 4, all of whom have additional needs. This rewarding role involves assisting parents with day-to-day family life, helping to create a calm, structured and supportive environment for the children both at home and during community-based activities.

Before and after school hours

Up to £19.00 per hour, dependent on experience

• Safeguarding

• Introduction to first aid

• Health and Safety

Supporting the family before and after school

Assisting with routines and daily activities

Supporting the children during community outings and activities

Providing practical support within the home environment

Helping to promote independence, wellbeing and positive engagement

Assisting with organisation and maintaining a structured environment

Supporting parents with the day-to-day demands of family life

Reliable, trustworthy and compassionate

Calm, patient and understanding

Organised and able to work proactively using their own initiative

Flexible and adaptable within a busy family environment

Experienced in supporting children and young people with additional needs

Willing to learn and implement a low-demand approach to support

Confident supporting children and families within the community

Previous experience supporting children with additional needs is desirable

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with both children and parents

Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)