Purple Match

Carer /Support Worker
Job ref.
PUR-916-268
About me
A family in Bishop’s Stortford is looking for a compassionate, reliable and
engaging Personal Assistant to support two neurodivergent siblings aged 9 and
12. Both children are highly masking, have autism/ADHD profiles (ADHD/ASD),
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and experience anxiety.
The role is primarily to provide companionship and support within the family
home, allowing other family members to have short periods of respite. The
children enjoy spending time gaming and may sometimes prefer quiet
companionship, while at other times they may enjoy chatting, playing indoor
games, spending time in the garden or sharing their interests.
The family also has a friendly Labrador and a hamster, so the successful
applicant must be comfortable around pets.
Hours and rate of
pay
4 hours per week (days to be agreed)
Location
Bishop’s Stortford (CM23)
DBS/Checks
Confirmation of DBS check required
Right to Work documentation and references will be needed
Training
Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:
• Safeguarding
• Introduction to first aid
• Health and Safety
What you would
be doing…
Providing companionship and emotional support to one or both children.
Engaging in activities such as video games, board games and other age
appropriate play.
Respecting when the children prefer quiet, low-demand interaction.
Preparing simple drinks and snacks.
Potentially supporting the children with community outings in the future, once
they feel comfortable.
The person I
would like…
Have experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, anxiety and
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
Understand and be able to use a low-demand, child-led approach.
Be patient, calm and able to build trusting relationships.
Be energetic and happy to engage in play, while also being comfortable simply
being present when the children need space.
Have an interest in, or willingness to learn about, games such as Minecraft and
Roblox.
Hold Paediatric First Aid/CPR and anaphylaxis training, including the
administration of adrenaline (or be willing to undertake this training).
Be reliable, punctual and trustworthy, with excellent references.
A full, clean UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and business insurance are
preferred, although these are not essential. Community outings may become
part of the role in the future.
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 *