Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Buntingford (SG9) – PUR-894-795
| Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker | |
| Job ref. | PUR-894-795 |
| About the Direct Payment Holder | Seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) to support a 21-year-old man with Fragile X Syndrome in Buntingford. This affectionate and kind young man thrives on routine but may exhibit unpredictable, challenging behaviours. |
| Hours and rate of pay | 10-14 hours per week, flexible scheduling based on mutual availability. |
| Location | Buntingford (SG9) |
| 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… | Providing companionship and gentle guidance at home or, eventually, during outings.
Offering calm and patient support, helping him feel secure and understood. Encouraging engagement in activities such as puzzles (he enjoys 60-piece puzzles) and maintaining routine-based tasks. |
| Required skills and experience |
Quiet, calm, and confident with a gentle manner. Able to balance being a supportive friend while offering guidance when necessary. Experienced in working with individuals who have non-verbal communication and challenging behaviours, though a caring and understanding attitude is most important. Male PA required
This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).
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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 *