Self-employed Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Bovingdon (HP3) – PUR-030-087

Carer, Personal Assistant, Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker
Herts
Posted 2 months ago
Self-employed Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref. PUR-030-087
About the Direct Payment Holder A dedicated and understanding support worker is required to assist a 29-year-old autistic adult who is an ambulatory wheelchair user. The individual requires support with daily tasks, appointments, and social activities, ensuring greater independence and quality of life.

 
Hours and rate of pay £17.50 per hour (self-employed, must provide invoices), 10–13 hours per week (one long day, one shorter day)
Location Bovingdon (HP3)
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

 
What you would be doing… Providing personal care (once trust is established)

Accompanying to appointments (dentist, GP, pharmacy, job centre, etc.)

Assisting with shopping and household tasks (cleaning, errands)

Supporting social activities, such as bowling

Facilitating day trips to locations such as London, Oxford, Brighton, and Bury St Edmunds
Required skills and experience  

Reliable, punctual, and professional
Fun, positive, and calm personality
Laid-back yet active, with a patient and understanding approach
Experience supporting autistic adults (or willingness to learn)
Ability to handle distressing situations with patience and composure
Strong communication skills, including the ability to advocate when needed
Physically capable of lifting a 15kg wheelchair, standing for long periods, and pushing a wheelchair when necessary

Must be able to bend down to attach a power attachment to the wheelchair
Comfortable journey planning and navigating public spaces
Own a vehicle that can fit a foldable wheelchair and meets London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) requirements
Respectful, non-judgmental, LGBT-friendly, and non-smoker
Comfortable around animals

 

 

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 *

 

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