Purple Match

Carer /Support Worker
Job ref.
PUR-625-985
About me
An opportunity has arisen for a warm, reliable and proactive Female Personal
Assistant to support a friendly woman in her early 40s who lives with multiple
complex long-term health conditions.
Her health conditions have a significant and fluctuating impact on her daily life,
including chronic severe pain, fatigue, dizziness, reduced mobility and difficulties
with eating and drinking. Some days she may require considerably more support
than others.
The successful applicant will provide practical support, companionship and
encouragement to help her manage daily routines, maintain her independence
and improve her overall quality of life.
She was previously very active, independent and sociable and would value
support to participate in meaningful everyday activities when her health allows.
She enjoys arts, crafts, creative projects, spending time in the garden and
occasional coffee outings.
She lives with her husband and a friendly, lively Shih Tzu, so the successful
applicant must be comfortable around dogs.
Hours and rate of
pay
Minimum 7 hours per week, typically spread across Monday to Friday, with the
possibility of additional agreed hours when more support is required
Location
HA6 area, near Northwood and Moor Park
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
What you would
be doing…
• Health and Safety
Providing support and prompting with personal care when required, including
showering, washing and drying hair, dressing and changing clothes.
Providing gentle encouragement and support with maintaining daily routines,
nutrition, hydration and general wellbeing.
Supporting the individual to get out of bed, leave her bedroom, access the
garden and participate in meaningful everyday activities when her health allows.
Providing companionship and emotional support while recognising when rest,
quiet and personal space are needed.
Supporting with household tasks, including laundry, changing bedding,
vacuuming, tidying, wiping surfaces, putting shopping away and general
household organisation.
Helping to maintain a clean, organised and welcoming home environment.
Supporting with meal preparation and providing supervision and assistance in
the kitchen.
Helping with organisation, prioritising tasks and breaking larger or overwhelming
tasks into manageable steps.
Supporting with personal administration, paperwork, online forms, medical
correspondence, appointments, referrals and follow-up tasks.
Assisting with shopping, errands, collecting prescriptions and returns.
Providing support and supervision during short walks and occasional community
outings.
Encouraging participation in arts, crafts and other creative hobbies, including
helping to set up and tidy away activities.
Promoting independence, confidence, wellbeing, dignity, privacy and personal
choice.
The person I
would like…
Be warm, kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable.
Be proactive and confident using their own initiative to identify helpful tasks
without requiring constant direction.
Be observant and able to recognise when additional encouragement or support
may be beneficial.
Understand that the individual’s health and support requirements can fluctuate
considerably from day to day.
Be able to provide companionship and encouragement while also recognising
when quiet time, rest and personal space are needed.
Have good organisational skills and be able to help prioritise and break down
tasks into manageable steps.
Have a positive attitude, good common sense and a willingness to learn.
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Have a good standard of spoken, written and read English.
Be comfortable working in a warm, informal family home while
maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Have a good sense of humour.
Be comfortable around and genuinely enjoy the company of dogs.
Be interested in developing a positive and long-term working
relationship.
Previous experience in care, support work or a similar role would be beneficial
but is not essential. Relevant training in care, safeguarding, first aid or disability
support would also be advantageous.
Due to the location of the property and limited nearby public transport, the
successful applicant must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to their own
reliable vehicle and have appropriate insurance for work-related use.
The Personal Assistant may also be required to drive locally for errands and
community activities.
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 *