Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Hertfordshire (SG4) – PUR-655-019
| Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker | |
| Job ref. | PUR-655-019 |
| About the Direct Payment Holder |
Seeking a reliable, kind, and caring individual to provide dedicated care to a young Adult, who has Downs Syndrome, physical disabilities, epilepsy, Type 1 Diabetes, and Celiac Disease. |
| Hours and rate of pay | 16 – 20 hours per week, £12 per hour (negotiable) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday during daytime hours
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| Location | Hertfordshire (SG4) |
| 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… |
Provide daily care and support, including assistance with lunch meals and medication management. Engage in activities and exercises to promote physical and mental well-being. Monitor health and provide support for managing diabetes (training provided) Provide transportation for appointments and outings. Communicate effectively with family and healthcare providers. Manage difficult behaviours with compassion and patience.
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| Required skills and experience |
Willingness to provide personal care.
Own car with business use on insurance
Own vehicle with space for a foldable wheelchair
Non-smoker
Training to use necessary equipment (e.g., insulin management)
Female PA preferred (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 *