Jobs Board – Purple Match

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-412-681

Personal Assistant, Support Worker

Cambridgeshire

Posted 5 hours ago

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

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-412-681 About the Direct Payment Holder A young girl with ASD, developmental delay, and macrocephaly. Enjoys playing and being outside. Hours and ra…

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	Support Worker – PUR-112-299
About the Direct Payment Holder	We are looking for support for our 16 year old son. H has Autism and a learning disability, he attends full time education in year 11. H is happy and fun loving, he is verbal, fully mobile and independent with self care.
Hours and rate of pay hours	93.5 hours available to use at weekends paid at £13.50 per hour.
Location	Cambridge – CB1
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of Enhanced DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	The role involves supervising community activities including park visits, cycling in safe areas, trips to the gym, shopping and other outings. You will help boost H’s confidence and support his independence ensuring his safety while having fun.
Required skills and experience	Experience or training with young people with Autism/learning disabilities is essential. Ability to negotiate and encourage safe choices. Ability to drive with access to a car is required (mileage will be paid) Reliable, punctual and responsible – as the role involves community supervision. Good communication skills to interact effectively with the young person, family and any other support staff. Ability to follow guidance and care plans, ensuring consistency and safety. Desirable: First Aid training.

Carer /Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-589-159
About the Direct Payment Holder	A reliable Carer is required to support a friendly and easy-going individual living in Croxley Green. He enjoys a relaxed lifestyle and is at his happiest when spending time on his iPad or enjoying good food. He particularly enjoys trips out, including visits to restaurants (especially McDonald’s), the cinema, bowling, and being outdoors. He has Cerebral Palsy and autism (which is more subtle), and requires support with daily living to help him access the community and live an enjoyable, fulfilling life. It is important that he is treated with respect, listened to, and not underestimated.
Hours and rate of pay	£15 per hour (up to £17 depending on experience) 5 hours on Tuesdays 5 hours on Thursday evenings Weekend support required (typically full day Saturdays and some Sundays, with occasional evenings)
Location	Croxley Green (WD3)
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…	Supporting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding Assisting with meal preparation and cleaning up after meals Supporting access to the community (e.g. shopping, cinema, outings) Assisting with maintaining his bedroom and bathroom Encouraging engagement in activities beyond screen time
Required skills and experience	Ideally a driver (use of a wheelchair accessible Motability vehicle when supporting in the community) Experience in personal care preferred but not essential Moving and handling awareness (training can be provided if needed) Ability to support with standing transfers (hoist may be used occasionally)

Job ref.	Male Support worker – PUR-222-251
About the Direct Payment Holder	T is a 16 year old male with level 2 ASD, ME CFS, ARFEDS and learning difficulties. T is highly intelligent, a quiet, thoughtful, loving compassionate individual who’s life has broken him. His Complexed fatigue and mobility weakness of legs has resulted in isolation and withdrawal. T uses crutches, has wheelchair refusal. It is paramount for his fatigue levels to be paced, monitored and understood to prevent bed bound relapses. T struggles in busy, noisy situations, easily becoming overwhelmed and shutting down. T likes motor bikes, nature, animals and photography.
Hours and rate of pay hours	7.5 hours a month there is flexibility in how and when the hours are used, evenings/weekends. Paid at £15.00 per hour.
Location	Littleport, Ely – CB6
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	A connection needs to be built initially in the family home, slowly over time before migrating out into social situations with a view to reintegration into society and re-establishing self worth. Supporting with better hygiene and some support with personal care. Shopping, helping to cook. Encouragement to engage with activities he enjoys such as cinema, gym, swimming, table tennis, nature and photography. A buddy someone to work on personal skills with.
Required skills and experience	It is vital that you have experience or knowledge and understanding of extreme fatigue and exhaustion. Someone with experience of ASD/ADHD maybe you have these conditions yourself or a member of your family do or perhaps you work in a SEN setting. Someone with character and a sense of humour, who likes to chat but is ok having a one sided conversation and not getting a response. If you have the same interests as T that would be great.

Job Title	Polish speaking Support Worker- PUR-597-410
About the service user	51 year old man living independently in Cambridge is looking for a Polish speaking support worker. A has mental health challenges which are stable but he does experience low mood and lack of motivation. A enjoys gaming, music and sport.
Hours and rate of Pay	2 hours per week @ £18.75 per hour. Enhanced DBS clearance is required.
What you would be doing…	Supporting A to communicate with professionals who are involved with his care and support and his accommodation. Supporting him with correspondence, bills & booking appointments etc., Supporting A to access the community practising his English & with time going to the gym. Establishing contact with professionals involved in A’s care and support.
The person I would like…	Experience of supporting others is not essential, someone who is a good communicator, open minded and non judgemental is important. Someone who enjoys conversation and who has a good spoken English. “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”

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-733-950
About the Direct Payment Holder	An elderly gentleman is seeking a PA to support him with accessing the community and going for walks along with maintaining his independence around the home
Hours and rate of pay hours	£12.71 per hour Various hours available to be shared. This gentleman requires 24 hour care in place, with dedicated day and night carers and an additional career to attend during the day to provide a two-hour break cover, so there is always support in place.
Location	Askern (DN5)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	You will be supporting the gentleman in his home to live independently. Help with cooking and occasional support with dressing. Accessing the community and going for walks and enjoying conversations about fishing and gardening.
Required skills and experience	Seeking a PA who is honest, polite and cheerful with a good sense of humour. Previous experience working with adults with Alzheimer’s is essential. You should be comfortable working on your own and support the gentleman as his family requests.

Personal assistant (PA)/Support worker
Job ref.	PUR- 104-136
About me	I am a 21 year old man, living with vision loss due to a degenerative condition. I am largely independent at home. I’m looking for someone to support me mainly with cooking/meal preparation and also social activities such as going out for a coffee whilst maintaining independence.
Hours and rate of pay	Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour Hours: 4 per week (Flexible-mainly weekdays, some weekends optional)
Location	Doncaster DN1
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	· Providing support with safe meal preparation · Providing support with social activities, such as going out for coffee · Be mindful of safety while promoting confidence.
The person I would like…	I would like someone reliable and flexible, who is kind, patient with an easy going personality. Someone with good communication skills who is respectful of my independence and personal choices. A rewarding role supporting someone to live independently. Flexible, low hour commitment. Opportunity to build a positive working relationship. Experience in care/support work is helpful but not required. Driving licence and access to a car preferred but not essential *Applicants should be comfortable working in an environment where smoking may be present.*

Carer /Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-416-760
About the Direct Payment Holder	A friendly lady in her early 60s, who has been living with Multiple Sclerosis for over 30 years, is seeking a dedicated and reliable female Personal Assistant to join her support team.
Hours and rate of pay	£16.80 per hour, 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00 (7 hours per day)
Location	Stevenage (SG1 – Pin Green Area)
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…	Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting) Assistance with eating and drinking Use of a hoist for transfers Light household duties (laundry, ironing, hoovering, dusting, dishwasher tasks) Supporting outings such as shopping, visits to garden centres, and occasional cinema or theatre trips
Required skills and experience	Must be able to travel to the home independently Will be required to drive a wheelchair-accessible Motability vehicle Experience driving an automatic vehicle is preferred (informal training can be provided) Ideally some experience supporting individuals with Multiple Sclerosis or similar conditions Understanding of fatigue, muscle spasms, and communication challenges Patient, attentive, and a good listener A female PA is required due to personal care needs. Ideally middle-aged, with shared interests and a compatible personality. The successful candidate will be: · Reliable and committed · Patient and understanding · Friendly with a good sense of humour · Able to build a long-term, trusting working relationship This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	Female Support Worker PUR-167-799
About the Direct Payment Holder	A is happy 8 year old, he is Autistic and has PICA. A is non verbal and communicates by leading, some signing & PECS. A enjoys being outside, going for walks or to the park where he likes to run around and hunt for insects, he also likes to visit farms/zoos and a local cathedral. A struggles with noisy environments and male voices. A’s favourite colour is black and he is drawn to anything that colour when out or in shops. A is very scared of dogs.
Hours and rate of pay hours	Hours to be used flexibly in the school holidays/some weekends 72.5 hours in total paid at £13.50 per hour. Enhanced DBS clearance is essential.
Location	Ramsey Heights, Cambridgeshire PE26
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Keeping A safe when accessing places of interest, A requires constant supervision particularly around his PICA. Engaging/encouraging A with different activities to improve & develop skills. Supporting A with nappy changes, washing hands etc.,
Required skills and experience	It is essential you have experience of supporting others with Autism as it is important you have an understanding of the challenges/behaviours the condition can bring. You will need access to your own vehicle, with appropriate insurance due to the remote location and poor public transport links. (mileage will be paid) Someone who is friendly, kind & understanding with good communication skills A can display some challenging behaviours usually from frustration and can throw objects or himself to the floor, you will need to learn triggers for this behaviour and the different methods used to move on from this. Excellent spoken English is essential to aid communication.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	Support Worker PUR-194-011
About the Direct Payment Holder	L is a 35 year old male with a diagnosis of Autism & learning disability. He has limited communication & understanding of spoken word but is fun to be with, he is good company but also enjoys his own company and being quiet.. He enjoys a variety of activities including banger racing, charity shops, the gym (sometimes), bowling, car boot sales and lots more. L is very able but needs encouragement to try different things.
Hours and rate of pay hours	8- 10 hours per week can be flexible – Friday, weekends or any evening during the week. Paid at £12.71 per hour. Extra hours for respite/overnight support are available.
Location	Cambridge CB4
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Supporting L with accessing the community and engaging with activities he enjoys to expand his circle of peers and activities of interest.
Required skills and experience	Experience of supporting adults who have a learning disability or autism is essential. We are looking for someone who is kind, patient, reliable and consistent. Someone who is calm and a good communicator, someone proactive and who will encourage L to live his best life. If you can drive and have access to your own vehicle that would be great but is not essential as L enjoys using public transport.

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- £12.71 per hour 4 hours per day Occasional weekend and evening call times- to be arranged- will be discussed.
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).

Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-827-004
About me	A is a 32 year old gentleman, looking for someone who can be more of a companion and buddy than a traditional support worker. A would like to build a genuine friendship with someone who enjoys simple, shared activities such as playing board games, playing cards going out locally and having a good chat. The focus of this role is companionship, encouragement, and helping him feel confident and comfortable when socialising. A also has an interest in Japanese language and culture and would enjoy sharing this with someone who is open to learning together.
Hours and rate of pay	Rate of Pay: will be discussed Hours: 5 per week
Location	Doncaster DN2
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Supporting with social outings and community activities. Playing boardgames and engaging in relaxed conversation. Supporting with simple meal planning, shopping for ingredients, and occasionally cooking together, where appropriate. Encouraging confidence, independence and social interaction. Sharing and exploring interests together, such as learning about Japanese language and culture.
The person I would like…	Someone friendly, patient and understanding. Someone with good communication skills and who is reliable and punctual. Experience supporting people with additional needs is desirable but not essential. Someone who enjoys building a genuine connection and is happy to take a relaxed, person centred approach, focussing on shared interests and meaningful time together. A positive, encouraging attitude is key. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference, by providing companionship and support in a relaxed, enjoyable way. A driving licence and access to a car is preferred, but not essential.

Job Title	Support Worker – St Neots (PE19) – PUR-153-338
About the service user	H is a young Autistic man aged 25. He enjoys films, going to the cinema and computer games.
Hours and rate of Pay	8 hours per week days and times flexible could be daytime or evening. £15.00 per hour possible increase following successful probation period for the right person. Enhanced DBS clearance is essential.
What you would be doing…	You will be supporting H with the following life skills… Travel & route training so he can access the local community with confidence. Supporting H to identify activities of interest and access them together. Building confidence when interacting with others. Practicing money skills, such as paying for items in shops. Exploring employment support Exploring voluntary opportunities.
The person I would like…	If you have experience of supporting others with Autism that would be great but is not essential, a willingness to learn about Autism and the challenges it can sometimes bring is really important. Life experience is important. Someone who is patient, kind and encouraging, who is happy to be interactive in order to develop skills while promoting H’s independence and enabling him to learn new skills.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker- Must be Local to St Neots
Job ref.	PUR-549-432
About the Direct Payment Holder	We are looking for a Support Worker to spend time with our 10 year old son to help him broaden his circle of friends he can trust, A only talks to his parents but it is hoped this will change with confidence and age. A has a diagnosis of ASD, anxiety and learning difficulties. A enjoys walking, playing on the swings, kicking a football around, going out for food, playing with superheroes, wearing scary zombie masks, drawing and baking. A enjoys shopping, especially if it involves chocolate but would be upset if people he didn’t know interacted with him.
Hours and rate of pay hours	Flexible hours 75 available to be used at weekends @ £15 per hour 3 hours every other Saturday, must be flexible.
Location	Eaton Ford, St Neots, PE19 Must be local to St Neots.
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of Enhanced DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Depending on the weather, indoor days would be playing with Adam and his toys or make-believe games. Listening to him if he talks and learning to understand his needs, baking cakes together, teaching him how to help with housework. Outdoor days would be kicking a football in the par, running and chasing games in the park, nature walks visiting shops in town. A is physically fit, but he does tip-toe unless corrected. He can use the toilet independently but might need reassurance and some assistance with cleaning himself, he cannot be left alone due to his anxiety.
Required skills and experience	Experience in a SEND environment would be preferred. If you can drive with access to your own vehicle with appropriate insurance that would be great but is not essential. The ideal candidate would be caring, softly spoken, patient and understanding with a willingness to embrace unusual behaviours, have a cape and super powers especially like Maui from Moana; the Demi-God who can change into different animals!