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Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-585-314

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Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-585-314
About the Direct Payment Holder	A male client based in Doncaster is looking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Personal Assistant (PA) to provide daily care and support within his own home. The client experiences poor health during the winter months and requires assistance with most daily living activities. He is a wheelchair user and is hoisted in and out of bed and his chair. Support is required with personal care, dressing, meal and drink preparation, and the use of a nebuliser.
Hours and rate of pay	£15 per hour 40 hours a week
Location	Doncaster (DN8)
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…	The PA will also assist with light domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry. During warmer months, the PA may be required to accompany the client out into the community for activities such as shopping or social visits. For this reason.
Required skills and experience	Caring, patient, and reliable Experienced in care work, particularly with individuals who have physical disabilities Trained in hoist use and wound dressing Energetic and proactive, with a genuine passion for supporting others. This role requires the ability to perform physically active tasks for extended periods, including lifting, supporting mobility and remaining alert throughout shifts. Must be local to Doncaster The client is open to applications from both male and female PAs. The PA must hold a full driving licence, have access to their own car, and have business insurance in place.

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 *

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker Job ref. PUR-585-314 About the Direct Payment Holder A male client based in Doncaster is looking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Personal Assistant…

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-192-679
About me	A warm and friendly lady, with a great sense of humour. She is a pensioner, living independently in her own home with her little dog. She enjoys conversation and can walk around her home with support in place , but requires wheelchair assistance when going out, she does however own a foldable mobility scooter
Hours and rate of pay	6 hours a week £12.21 per hour
Location	Doncaster DN7
DBS/Checks	DBS check required (or willingness to obtain one)
What you would be doing…	We are seeking a compassionate and reliable female or male PA with excellent communication skills to assist with light house hold tasks e.g. the laundry, help with bringing it down and also hanging it out. Helping to organise around the home with paperwork and prompting her to take her medication. Taking in grocery deliveries and putting away. This lady would love to be able to go out and does have a foldable mobility scooter that would easily fit in the boot of a car, possible visits to the supermarket or to any appointments e.g. doctors/hospital. She would also love to attend a choir that takes place on a weekend evening.
The person I would like…	A flexible, practical and happy person, who has a great sense of humour and a kind, patient, respectful demeanour. Someone who loves to have a chat and also loves dogs as she has a small dog whom she dotes on. Someone who is willing to work the occasional weekend evening, as this lady would love to attend her local choir, so a car would be really useful and also to be able to take her to the shops occasionally and to any appointments she has. Ideally somebody who has previous experience with mobility issues, Parkinson’s and celiac disease, to be able to support her dietary requirements.

Female Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR- 360-399
About me	A friendly 54 year old lady, who is partially sighted, has epilepsy and left sided cerebral palsy. She loves knitting and would love someone who shares her passion for this and also likes to listen to the radio and having a good chat. She is able to get around her bungalow easily, would ideally like someone to be good company for her.
Hours and rate of pay	18 hours at £12.21 per hour Sundays and Mondays and possibly some evening.
Location	Doncaster DN12
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	You will be doing light household chores and some light food preparation. Going on occasional local outing with no time constraints, being able to be at the end of the phone for a chat in the evenings when she’s feeling lonely and to spend time together doing the things she enjoys, such as knitting.
The person I would like…	Someone warm and empathetic and also flexible. You must also be patient as this lady is visually impaired an has some mobility issues. Someone who is happy to offer companionship as much as practical help and be comfortable being available for the occasional evening. A driving licence is essential, ideally with access to your own vehicle and business use insurance cover. As some personal care is involved, I would feel more comfortable with a female/male carer. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-761-865
About the Direct Payment Holder	Seeking a PA to support a young girl who suffered a stroke in the womb and has right-sided hemiplegia and is registered blind, with various other conditions alongside this too. Although the young girl has a lot of clinical needs she is an absolute ray of sunshine with a very cheeky personality and smile. She has no challenging behaviours, she just wants to enjoy life to the maximum.
Hours and rate of pay hours	16 – 21 hours. £15.50ph daytime and £16.50ph if covering a night. 2 days per week, currently Thursdays and Fridays but for the right candidate other days are available. Would love someone flexible enough to cover sickness and holidays in the team. 7.30am-9.30am and 2pm-7.30/8pm Bit of weekend work desirable but not expected. School holidays we are very flexible on days and hours worked.
Location	Colchester (CO3)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Seeking a dedicated and flexible Personal Care Assistant to provide support to the young girl in the family home and with going to school. This will be for two days a week on Mondays and Tuesdays (although for the right candidate we could be flexible on what days), night hours are available as are weekend hours which can be discussed at interview. The ideal candidate would have some care experience and enjoy working as part of a lovely team, being able to cover any sick or holiday leave. Responsibilities · Support with mobility i.e.. Hoisting, and physical therapy exercises · Provide clinical support such as; peg feeding/flushing, suctioning, administering oxygen, operating Bi-Pap machine, SATs monitor and food pump · Maintain the communication/handover book. Writing clearly what care has been provided and noting any changes · Assist with dropping off and picking up from school via school transport. · Ensuring a good handover to teaching staff · Light cleaning duties to maintain a clean living space/bedroom
Required skills and experience	· Good time keeping · Looking for flexibility, reliability and resilience from a candidate · Excellent communication skills · Clinical experience is desirable but not essential · Experience in oxygen / suctioning / peg feeding desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Job Title	Support Worker-PUR-976-387
About the service user	F is an 8 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	Flexible hours to be used in school holidays – 90 hours in total paid at £12.50 per hour. Enhanced DBS clearance is essential.
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.
The person I would like…	Experience of supporting other young people with similar diagnosis preferred. Someone who is friendly, reliable and willing to be interactive & encouraging in order to develop and improve skills. “Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by Purple”

Job Title	Self Employed Support Worker-PUR-844-116
About the service user	I am a 47 year old mother of 3 who lives with a Functional Neurological Disorder which affects me in a number of ways, chronic pain, tremors, drop attacks & sensitivity to light, the condition is exacerbated by heat. My children and I share our home with a large dog (Cane Corso) Prior to my diagnosis I enjoyed running marathons & reading.
Hours and rate of Pay	4hrs per week – day to be discussed Maximum rate £19.20 per hour Enhanced DBS clearance is essential & evidence of self employed registration & Public Liability Insurance is also required.
What you would be doing…	Supporting me to maintain the home environment, every day chores such as hoovering, laundry, loading/unloading dishwasher, cleaning surfaces/bathroom. Supporting me with batch cooking from scratch, nutritious meals for freezing.
The person I would like…	I am looking for someone with empathy & understanding, someone who can work on their own initiative by seeing what needs doing and getting it done, this is important as there are some days when my condition doesn’t allow me to get out of bed. You will need to be used to cooking meals from scratch. Someone who is reliable, friendly & conscientious who will respect my & my family privacy. You will need to be comfortable around children and animals. Access to own vehicle is needed as public transport is not regular. “Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will engage directly with the customer and not Purple”

Job Title	Support Worker PUR-589-307
About the service user	L is a happy 7 year old boy who has a diagnosis of Autism. L loves anything electronic and enjoys spending time playing with his switch or games on mum’s phone. He also enjoys being outside running and climbing and sensory activities like digging, he likes playing with water too. L speaks a few words and has repetitive language, he makes sounds and babbles, he is usually able to make his needs known.
Hours and rate of Pay	56 hours available to be used flexibly in school holidays/weekends paid at £12.50 per hour. Enhanced DBS clearance is essential.
What you would be doing…	Supporting L in the home environment engaging in activities he enjoys with a view to accessing the community together, such as going to the park, once you get to know each other.
The person I would like…	It is essential that you have experience of supporting other young people with Autism and have an awareness of the different behaviours the condition can bring. L needs constant supervision you need to be alert and active to keep him safe. L can struggle to regulate his emotions, you will need to learn techniques to manage these times. Someone who is patient, kind & friendly and can communicate clear instructions to L. If you are passionate about supporting young people this family would love to hear from you.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-297-945
About the Direct Payment Holder	13 year old young person with a diagnosis of profound bilateral sensori‑neural hearing loss, acquired brain injury, global developmental delay and a likely autism diagnosis soon. M enjoys arts and crafts like jewellery making drawing, colouring and making loom bands, fun days out like theme parks, ten pin bowling, cinema and the seaside
Hours and rate of pay hours	£12.50 per hour, 83 hours to be used flexibly at either the weekend and/or school holiday time. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Location	Whittlesford, CB22 area
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Supporting with getting out in the community, life skills and days out, helping to boost confidence, to broaden her interests and support to develop her independence skills.
Required skills and experience	Knowledge/Experience of Acquired Brain Injury. British sign language is desirable but not essential. Driving License and use of own car is essential (Car insurance with business use is a mandatory requirement). It is very important that you are reliable, have good timekeeping, strong communication skills, a bubbly personality, a good sense of humour, and a kind and caring nature, with similar interests to M so that she can relate to you.

Job Title	Support Worker-PUR-604-552
About the service user	D is an energetic 4 year old boy who has a diagnosis of neurodiverse traits with cognitive rigidity and some sensory problems, particularly around food. D is speech delayed although his communication is improving he can become frustrated when he cannot express himself. D likes to be on the go all the time and requires constant supervision, he likes going to the park he is good at gymnastics & climbing and is fascinated by buses and trains.
Hours and rate of Pay	Approximately 3.5 hours a month paid at £12.50 per hour – after school/weekends. Enhanced DBS clearance is essential.
What you would be doing…	Supporting D with opportunities to develop his independence away from his mum and his home environment. D will develop his safety skills when in the community with you, he will be able to choose what he wants to do and where he wants to go with you as his 1:1 worker, empowering him to make his own decisions and develop his confidence. D will also have an opportunity to socialise with other young people and develop his social and communication skills.
The person I would like…	Experience of supporting others with learning disabilities is important as is knowledge of the behaviours and challenges learning disabilities can bring. Someone who is warm and friendly who can offer some reliable commitment and is good at time keeping. Someone who can communicate clear boundaries in an easy to understand way, who is willing to be interactive & encouraging in order to improve and develop skills. When frustrated, D can display behaviours such as hitting, biting & hair pulling although this behaviour is usually towards his mum or younger sibling you will need to learn some preventative/ distraction techniques.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-751-643
About the Direct Payment Holder	A 5-year-old boy in reception class at a mainstream school is looking for a warm, patient, and energetic Personal Assistant. He has a diagnosis of global developmental delay and ADHD. He is full of energy, loves to move, run, climb and jump, and has a brilliant sense of humour with excellent comic timing. He thrives on routine and enjoys being outdoors in nature, visiting the park, scootering, football, trampolining and swimming. He is also very happy playing at home with activities such as train sets, drawing, painting, baking, singing, dancing and music. He enjoys interactive play but can also play independently once settled. He experiences communication difficulties but is making great progress with the right support, particularly when encouraged and reminded to use his words. He benefits from preparation before transitions, reminders about what is happening now and next, and songs or rhymes to support routine changes. He needs help with emotional regulation, consistent boundaries, and reminders to keep safe in the community. He wears pull-ups but can use the toilet for both urine and bowel movements with reminders and a little support. He takes time to warm up to new people, so a gentle, patient approach will be essential as he can become anxious during separations from his mum
Hours and rate of pay	8 hours per week, with potential for additional hours Weekends essential, with flexibility for other days/times Hourly rate: £18 per hour
Location	Bushey (WD19)
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
What you would be doing…	Building a trusting, stable relationship through play, routine and gentle consistency Engaging in home-based play such as trains, cars, drawing, painting, baking, music and dancing Regular outings to local parks and outdoor activities Working towards walking to the local swimming pool and supporting him in the water (not an independent swimmer but loves swimming) Supporting his participation during camps, gymnastics classes or clubs where 1:1 attention helps Providing toileting reminders and support where needed Encouraging communication and language use during play and daily routines Supporting emotional regulation using calming tools, patience and reassurance Helping with transition reminders, routines and safety rules when outside
Required skills and experience	Have experience working with SEND children, especially those with ADHD, high energy levels, or impulsive behaviour Be patient, calm, kind and consistent in their approach Be energetic, playful and comfortable with floor play and active outdoor activities Be reliable, emotionally attuned and committed to forming a long-term supportive relationship Be confident encouraging communication and supporting emotional regulation Be safety-aware and able to offer close supervision in the community

Female Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR- 523-008
About me	I’m a working mom, with a warm personality and a great sense of humour. As part of the LGBTQ+ community, my identity is an important part of who I am and naturally shapes the care, understanding and openness I bring to my relationships. I have cerebral palsy, suffer from chronic fatigue and pain issues and I’m also neurodivergent, this gives me a unique sense of perspective and resilience. I am a creative person and love to listen to my extensive music collection along with playing computer games and partaking in role play.
Hours and rate of pay	24 hours per week- £12.21 per hour Timings est.- Morning call 6:30am for 1.5 hours evening call 16:00pm 1.5 hours Occasional weekend and evening call times- to be arranged- will be discussed. Rate of pay £12.21 per hour
Location	Rowley Regis B65
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Supporting with my participation in family life through, household chores, shopping, cooking and laundry and pet care. Taking in parcel deliveries, there will be times heavy lifting or a bit of gardening is needed too. I will also need help with dressing and occasionally, showering, so personal care is part of my routine.
The person I would like…	I would like someone who is mindful, patient, understanding and comfortable with offering practical help, while still keeping things light, respectful and person-centred. You will be open-minded and have a proactive approach to the role. Someone who is confident to use their own initiative but also isn’t afraid to ask for help or communicate openly. Someone who is able to follow rules and be willing to use the app family wall, this is to keep everyone up to date (e.g. timetables, shopping lists etc.) A driver, with own vehicle would be an advantage, but not mandatory Must be comfortable around animals as I have two cats and tropical fish. Must be comfortable around children. As some personal care is involved, I would feel more comfortable with a female carer. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-697-689
About the Direct Payment Holder	7 year old young person with a diagnosis of Autism and is non-verbal. U enjoys keeping active and engaged with trips to the park, going for walks and when at home, reading playing with puzzles and fun in the garden.
Hours and rate of pay hours	£12.50 per hours, 2 hours per week on a Saturday and additional hours to be used flexibly during the school holidays. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Location	CB3 area
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Supporting with keeping U active and engaged whether that be trips to the park or other planned activities. Helping to develop communication and social skills.
Required skills and experience	Knowledge/Experience of working with Neurodiverse children. It is very important that you are reliable, have good timekeeping, strong and communication skills. A bubbly personality, a good sense of humour, and a kind and caring nature, active and willing to be in interactive.