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Female Personal assistant/Support Worker- Self employed – PUR-881-522 – Cambridge (CB4)

Personal Assistant, Support Worker

Cambridgeshire

Posted 18 hours ago

Female Personal assistant/Support Worker- Self employed – PUR-881-522 – Cambridge (CB4) Between £13 – £18 per hour About the Service User: Self Employed Personal Assistant required for outgoing, mature female. Hours and Rate of Pay: 8 – 10 hours per week with additional hours for outings, with flexibility to cover annual leave and other absences. Rate of pay- Between £13 – £18 per hour depending on work status. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Duties include: Support with personal care. Nutritional support including meal planning, preparation, and cooking. Provide support for online shopping and admin tasks etc. Support with household chores including laundry and assisting to maintain the home environment. Opportunity to provide support during outings. Undertake any duties which may be reasonably allocated and fall within the scope and responsibility of the job. Hours: Mornings: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday Evenings: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Outings: as needed Suitable candidate: The successful candidate will have good communication skills. Someone who can work in a collaborative manner and is easy to get along with. Experience working with people in a care setting is preferred. Someone who can be fragrance free as I have allergies is essential. Support will be provided to achieve this, but this is essential as it effects my health and wellbeing. You should be hardworking, honest and have a genuine interest in the provision of high-quality care. You will be trustworthy and reliable. In return you will have the opportunity to practice your skills. This post is open only to people who identify as female due to the personal care element of the job and is a genuine occupational requirement.

Female Personal assistant/Support Worker- Self employed – PUR-881-522 – Cambridge (CB4) Between £13 – £18 per hour About the Service User: Self Employed Personal Assistant required for…

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	Support Worker – PUR-437-768
About the Direct Payment Holder	L is a happy 23 year old lad who is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a learning disability. L follows Formula 1 he enjoys going to the cinema, garden centre and shopping for clothes. L also goes to drama club. In his downtime he enjoys relaxing with his girlfriend and her family and hanging out with his friends and his brother.
Hours and rate of pay hours	3 hours per week – Saturday or Monday £15 per hour
Location	Burwell – CB25
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Supporting with travel training such as using the bus understanding timetables and paying fares. Supporting L to understand the value of money. Ordering/paying for drinks and food. Generally expanding knowledge of life skills.
Required skills and experience	If you have experience of supporting others in the community this would be preferred but is not essential, if you have lived experience of supporting someone in your family we would also like to hear from you. We are looking for a cheerful and enthusiastic support worker who enjoys community based activities. Someone who will interact with L and be encouraging to promote independence and improve & develop skills. If you have similar interests that would be great. L responds well to routine so good time keeping skills are important. A driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role – mileage money will be paid.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	Support Worker PUR-130-896 – Self Employed or PAYE considered
About the Direct Payment Holder	Support required for a middle aged lady with epilepsy who needs help being out and about in the community. J has epilepsy and the seizures are helped by medication but not controlled. J cannot leave the house alone due to the type of seizures and medication memory problems, she also has some co-ordination difficulties.
Hours and rate of pay hours	Up to 10 hours per week paid at £14.20 per hour. Some flexibility when hours are worked but Tuesday afternoon will be required
Location	March – PE15
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Accompanying J in the community, keeping her safe and managing her seizures, the seizures are mostly absence seizures where she becomes disorientated and unaware of her surroundings. Accompanying J to doctors appointments and making notes of what is said to share with J’s family. Filling J’s Pivotal meds fortnightly, meaning J can be independent with her medication.
Required skills and experience	Some experience of epilepsy is preferred – training will be provided. It is important you are a patient person, someone who can be with J and looking out for her in a discreet way, not making it obvious J has a PA. It is important that you can manage the unexpected, J’s seizures are unpredictable in nature.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-412-681
About the Direct Payment Holder	A young girl with ASD, developmental delay, and macrocephaly. Enjoys playing and being outside.
Hours and rate of pay hours	£13.50 per hour 100 hours available to be used flexibly After school and weekends
Location	Cambridge (CB1)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	You will be supervising the young girl during play time and help with food and drink, dressing and occasional personal care.
Required skills and experience	Looking for a kind, patient, and reliable PA who enjoys spending time with children and has the energy to engage with the young girl. Seeking a PA with previous experience of working with children, particularly those with special needs, is essential. Training in supporting children with additional needs would also be highly valued. Car drive/owner – essential

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-839-015
About me	I am a neurodiverse female living alone with complex conditions and need every day support from a reliable PA to support my holistic wellbeing. I have two cats, enjoy writing and connecting with the community.
Hours and rate of pay	8 hours per week competitive pay rate.
Location	Cambridge CB1
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	To work one to one with me. Provide emotional support, companionship Support in the completion of everyday tasks including light domestic work, shopping, cat care and administrative tasks. Support with going out into the community and attending appointments as required.
The person I would like…	You should have an understanding of neurodiversity and awareness of living with complex conditions, be an empathetic listener with good observation skills and the ability to intuit my needs. Ideally a Cat lover, you must be able to work as part of a team and have your own initiative and a positive attitude with the ability to motivate me on difficult days. Access to your own vehicle with appropriate insurance is preferred.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-327-723
About the Direct Payment Holder	I am a 41-year-old gentleman with physical disabilities which can at times be debilitating. I have complex needs and am currently engaging in trauma therapy, so it is important that any new employee is aware of this from the outset. I am looking for a PA who can support me both at home and to access the community.
Hours and rate of pay hours	20 hours per week – Flexible but to be arranged around appointments etc.
Location	Doncaster (DN3)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Supporting me to access the community, providing medication and hygiene prompts, arranging and attending appointments, assisting with light household chores and cooking, and offering prompts linked to my trauma therapy where appropriate
Required skills and experience	This role would suit someone with previous experience in a similar role who is respectful, calm, reliable, and able to maintain clear and appropriate professional boundaries.

Carer /Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-743-653
About the Direct Payment Holder	A disabled woman living in Berkhamsted (HP4) is seeking a kind, thoughtful, and independent female Personal Assistant (PA) to support her at home. She lives with her two teenage sons and uses a walker for mobility.
Hours and rate of pay	Every Sunday: 9:00–11:00 am or 10:00–12:00 pm Alternate Saturdays: Same hours as above Holiday cover available, if possible £16 per hour
Location	Home-based in Berkhamsted (HP4)
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…	Washing and ironing Food preparation General cleaning and tidying Occasional driving support for outings or errands (a car and business insurance are essential)
Required skills and experience	Confident driver with own car and business insurance required Organising a busy family household is essential The right person will be discreet, compassionate, and able to work independently. A good sense of organisation and understanding of family dynamics is important, along with reliability and flexibility.

Personal Assistant (PA) Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR- 397-482
About me	O is 7 years old and loves musical toys and lights. He has a chromosomal disorder leading to global developmental delay and low tone. He also has chronic lung disease so needs assistance with BiPAP ventilation at night and when tired. He is non-verbal and unable to sit, stand or mobilise without support, using a wheelchair and specialist seating. O makes his feelings very clear when he is happy or sad, and loves to laugh at repetitive songs and anticipatory games. O eats a pureed diet and loves all tasty food, with water given via gastrostomy. Clients needs help with travel from home to school (and back) as well as support in the school holidays Possible days out during the school holidays – we live near the estuary and there are some lovely paths for walks by the water.
Hours and rate of pay	Rate of Pay: £14.50 per hour Hours: 3 hours a day in 2×1.5hour shifts Monday-Friday in term time 8 hours/week in school holidays How many days/ what are the days? Monday – Friday -> school runs from Heybridge Basin 08.25 – Witham 09.15. Return journey is funded so shift would be approx. 8.20-09.50 to include return to Heybridge Basin. Alternatively shift could start and end in Witham and would be 7.45-9.15 School pick up: 15:10 Witham to 15.45 Heybridge basin. Again shift is allocated to be 1.5hours and could start and end in Witham or Heybridge basin. School holidays 1x8hour day per week. Timings and days flexible.
Location	Heybridge Basin
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Personal care including changing pads, feeding via mouth and gastrostomy, applying BiPAP ventilator when needed, monitoring for seizures. Assisting with washing, dressing and managing glasses and hearing aids. Positioning in bed or chair. Currently client is lifted between bed and chair but plans are in progress to add hoists to the property. Ensuring safety on journey to and from school. During school holidays, assisting with personal care and helping O to engage with activities, books and toys so that he can enjoy himself and explore the world around him. We currently only have mobile hoist and no ramp so client is lifting in and out of the property (2 steps), but hoping ramp will be in place by end of the year.
The person I would like…	Someone kind, caring and calm in an emergency. Someone who is happy to fit in with busy family life and who enjoys finding the joy and fun in daily life. We’d love someone who enjoys getting outside – O loves the sun on his face and on a hot day, to get down to the river kick his feet in the cool water. No experience necessary, but experience with children with medical needs or sensory/learning needs would be desirable. Training would be provided on medical equipment and feeding. Don’t need to drive for this role but likely will need to in order to attend shifts as there is limited public transport to our house.

Carer /Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-582-754
About me	A friendly and professional 35-year-old woman is seeking to recruit a reliable, compassionate and organised Female Personal Assistant to provide support within the home and community. Whilst the employer has a diagnosis of dyspraxia, her current support needs are also significantly influenced by her ongoing recovery from Long Covid and ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). As a result, she is seeking practical and proactive support to help conserve energy, maintain independence, manage day-to-day responsibilities and continue progressing with her recovery. The employer works full time and is looking for someone who understands the importance of balancing activity with rest, supporting fluctuating energy levels, and helping to establish sustainable routines that enable her to participate fully in work and everyday life.
Hours and rate of pay	10 hours per week Working days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday Rate of pay: To be discussed
Location	Welwyn Garden City (AL7)
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…	The carer will provide practical support with: Household tasks including cleaning, tidying, laundry, washing up and maintaining an organised living environment Meal preparation and planning Shopping, errands and accompanying the employer to appointments where required Personal care support where appropriate Social and community activities, including shopping trips and outings Supporting organisation, planning and routine management Assisting with diary and calendar management, appointment tracking and task prioritisation Breaking larger tasks into manageable steps to reduce overwhelm and cognitive fatigue Helping to establish and maintain systems that promote independence and energy conservation Providing practical and emotional support during periods when symptoms fluctuate Supporting pacing strategies and helping to balance daily responsibilities in a way that supports recovery and wellbeing
The person I would like…	The successful applicant will: Be patient, understanding, reliable and organised Have a compassionate and person-centred approach Understand the importance of promoting independence rather than taking over tasks Have experience supporting individuals with chronic illness, invisible disabilities, neurodiversity or fluctuating health conditions, or be willing to learn Be confident supporting organisation, planning, routine management and diary scheduling Be able to adapt to changing needs and fluctuating energy levels Be trustworthy, respectful and maintain confidentiality at all times Be able to work independently and use initiative Have good communication skills and a calm, encouraging manner Requirements Female PA preferred Driver with access to own vehicle Business insurance required Previous care, support work or personal assistant experience preferred Please send a CV (with two references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	Support Worker – PUR-976-387
About the Direct Payment Holder	F is an 9 year old boy who has diagnosis of Autism, Sleep Disorder & Developmental delay, he is non verbal and experiences Absence Seizures. F likes to be outside, visiting the park and bouncing at Bounce Fields, he is also happy playing at home.
Hours and rate of pay hours	90 hours in total to be used flexibly in school holidays @ £13 per hour
Location	Cambridge – CB1
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Supporting F with independence skills accessing activities he enjoys such as going to the park. Supporting F’s mum when in the community with F. F can display some challenging behaviours, he can become aggressive, you will need to learn the triggers for these behaviours and coping mechanisms to deal with the different situations.
Required skills and experience	Experience of supporting other young people with similar diagnosis is essential. Someone who is friendly, reliable and willing to be interactive & encouraging in order to develop and improve skills.