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Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-958-637

Personal Assistant, Support Worker

Cambridgeshire, March

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Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	Support Worker
About the Direct Payment Holder	J is a very energetic and active 9‑year‑old boy who enjoys arts and crafts, playing with and identifying logos, being outdoors, trampolining, swimming, and seeking a high level of sensory input. J responds well and is generally more comfortable in the company of females. J has a diagnosis of autism and ADHD and is non‑verbal. Due to communication difficulties, he can sometimes display challenging behaviours.
Hours and rate of pay hours	2 hours every Saturday – £12.71 per hour
Location	March, PE15 area
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Support J around the home initially, keeping him engaged in activities he enjoys, with the possibility of gradually building up to taking him out into the community, visiting the park or participating in other activities. This includes helping J to broaden his interests and supporting him to socialise with other young people in a structured and supportive environment. Supporting and assisting with personal care needs, including toileting and nappy changes.
Required skills and experience	Experience of working with neurodiverse children, with an awareness and understanding of changes in behaviour. A patient individual with a bubbly personality and a kind, caring nature. Able to be active and willing to engage in interactive activities. It is very important that you are reliable and have good timekeeping

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. Support Worker About the Direct Payment Holder J is a very energetic and active 9‑year‑old boy who enjoys arts and crafts, playing with and identify…

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-661-279
About the Direct Payment Holder	We are parents to our 35 year old son, who has autism and learning difficulties. N likes being active outdoors and participating in sporting activities. N need assistance in ensuring he is dressed accordingly or the weather and support with safety around the home environment.
Hours and rate of pay hours	20 – 25 hours per week, evenings & weekends, there is also some flexibility needed. Rate of pay is £14.00 per hour.
Location	South of Cambridge
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Support with keep N engaged at home with activities including video games, language promotion and simple functional daily living activities Support with accessing outside activities and accompanying him to sports, bowling, cinema and the leisure centre. Supporting with personal needs such as ensuring N is dressed appropriately and assisting N with putting certain items of clothing on. Ensuring N is safe within the home environment and not left unsupervised around appliances or objects that could cause harm.
Required skills and experience	Someone who enjoys being active, who has the skills to give support within activities at home and also enjoying outside activities. Some knowledge and experience with working with people with autism and learning disabilities. You should have a genuine interest in the provision of high quality care, have some flexibility in the hours you can work also possess the motivation to develop trust and understanding within the role, be hardworking, reliable, committed, honest, and trustworthy with a cheerful sense of humour. Someone with a driving licence and access to own car is desirable but not essential.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – (EQUALITY ACT 2010 SCHEDULE 9, PART 1 APPLIES)
Job ref.	PUR-493-780
About me	I am a lady in her 70’s who is registered blind, easy going and am a real people person. I am seeking a PA to support me with attending appointments, supporting with light household chores and some meal prep.
Hours and rate of pay	Hours to be discussed £12.71 per hour
Location	Tipton (DY4)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	You will be supporting me to attend various appointments as well as light household chores and some light meal prep.
The person I would like…	Seeking a female PA, ideally with previous experience, however, not essential. An easy going person who is comfortable around people and happy to chat. Car owner/driver essential

Personal Assistant
Job ref.	PUR- 986-591
About me	I am a 52 year old lady with Long Covid and ME/Chronic fatigue syndrome. I use a mobility scooter and a rollator to aid with my fatigue when mobilising. I am mainly housebound and live with my two adult sons, two cats and a leopard gecko who are very well behaved :). I enjoy a good ole chat and giggle when my fatigue allows.
Hours and rate of pay	Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour Hours:9 hours per week (Mon, Tue & Friday)
Location	Doncaster, DN4
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	I can suffer with low mood due to my chronic illnesses and sometimes have flare ups of my symptoms. I may be in bed for 3 days, on these days I will need lunch and hot drinks brought up to me as well as a little chat. I am unable to tidy up and clean the house, so I will require this doing for me. I will need washing put on, dried and ironed. I may also need help with forms, appointments being made, or cancelling for me. I am looking for a PA to also drive me to medical appointments, allowing for my mobility scooter to be put in the car (it does come apart in three pieces). When my fatigue allows, I would like to attend socialising groups, go out for lunch or have a hot chocolate. I love chatting, being outside in the fresh air, doing puzzles, painting stones and writing in my journal. I also like my garden kept tidy. I am also looking for a PA to keep me company, maybe watching a movie or chatting. Driving licence and access to car essential
The person I would like…	I am looking for a reliable and flexible PA to support me in living a more fulfilling life who is also a patient communicator, as I can struggle to find words whilst speaking, due to fatigue. Also a non smoker/non vaper please.

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.

Female Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-877-955
About me	I live in the community in my own home, with no access to the outside due to my health conditions. My main diagnosis is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (diagnosed in 2008) which means I suffer from excruciating pain daily. This means I am largely bedbound and I am unable to carry out daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, organising my home etc. With the right support in place, I wish to improve my health as much as possible, to the point of being able to spend time outside my home as I love the outdoors. Whilst I am bedbound I spend my time, watching true crime documentaries, YouTube videos and have interest in the Health and Beauty industry as this is what I did before my diagnosis.
Hours and rate of pay	£15 per hour – double rate on bank holidays 2x staff members and a bank. The two PA’s with the permanent position would be sharing the hours equally.. on a ‘rolling rota’ of 3 shifts one week and 4 shifts another week- alternating between the 2 staff members. 7-hour shifts starting at 1 pm till 08:30pm (30 min unpaid lunch break) We are happy to discuss other shift pattern options with the applicant also.
Location	Thorne, Doncaster (DN8)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	You will be supporting me with daily living including personal care, light household chores, cooking, shopping and accessing the community and support with socialising.
The person I would like…	I am looking for a female PA, 30+, who is organised, kind and compassionate. A PA who knows how to run a household alongside me as I am unable to do this for myself. Someone who is confident, and who enjoys spending time with the people they support You must have previous experience with adults who have a physical health disability. Car owner/driver – essential 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 Assistants-Job share-PUR-266-719
Job ref.	PUR-266-719
About me	I’m nearly 21, live at home with my younger sister, mum and 4 cats. I currently enjoy going to college 2 days a week and the lily rose day care provision to which will be 4 days/full time from July. I love my music, and gaming on the Xbox. I also enjoy watching films with my family, going to the cinema and a good game of uno!
Hours and rate of pay	Hourly rate: £15.50 per hour Hours: Monday – Friday (hours to be discussed at interview stage) Saturday 9am-1pm Looking for a small team of PAs to cover various days/hours of support
Location	Witham CM8
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	I need help with getting about as mobility can be difficult. I need crutches all the time and quite often my wheelchair. I need help with the toilet and taking a bath. At times I also need help with getting dressed. If my epilepsy is particularly bad this help increases as I get anxious with falling too. To be driven to and from college and lily rose centre both in Chelmsford. Maybe a couple smaller local trips to places like GP, hairdressers, barbers etc. Personal daily care, prepare some meals, basic laundry say putting out on line maybe a bit of ironing as J is unable to stand. Change bedding.
The person I would like…	Kind, encouraging as J can be stubborn and needs a firm authority to get him to do what’s needed. Someone who can support and help J’s development of independence to move forward with his next stage of life. Someone flexible as training will be provided. But reliable, and passionate about the role important to give J the support and independence he deserves, while still able to be in a home environment. Full uk driving licence required, as need to drive mobility car. Own car with business insurance an advantage but not essential. Must be fluent in English due to learning and language delay and find it difficult to understand.

Carer / Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-859-397
About me	I am a young lady in her 30s with learning difficulties who loves all animals, especially horses and enjoys country walks. I need a Personal assistant to support me in all areas of my social life, both at home and in the community. Your role is to enable me to lead an individual and independent life while out and about.
Hours and rate of pay	Monday 9.30am-2.30pm Tuesday 2pm-4.30pm Wednesday 9.30am-2.30pm Thursday and 7pm-9pm Friday 1pm – 4pm Sat or Sun 2pm -5 pm (times can be flexible)
Location	Ware (SG12)
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…	The work involves some or all of the following tasks. Some tasks will be daily, others weekly. As my needs vary, it is important that you are flexible about the work and agree to undertake any other reasonable tasks. General Assistance · Support with getting to and taking part in social activities e.g., attending churches, museums and attending bell ringing club. · Assistance to attend my voluntary job at the library on Tuesday afternoons. · Support to go on country walks. · Visting coffee shops to buy lunch and a drink to takeaway. · Make sure I am safe at all times and not left alone.
The person I would like…	Seeking a PA who is reliable and able to work flexible hours. Experience within Autistic care essential Driving licence essential Must have a keen interest in animals, especially horses and dogs

Female Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-065-396
About the Direct Payment Holder	To provide social support for a 28-year-old women with Learning Disabilities by accompanying her to social and leisure activities. The role aims to develop her confidence and social skills in a fun and supportive way. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys social activities and wants to make a positive impact on someone’s life by helping them gain confidence and independence.
Hours and rate of pay hours	£12.21 per hour 10 hours per week – Flexible – days, evenings and weekends (to be discussed at interview)
Location	West Bromwich (B71)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Key responsibilities include: · Accompany her on outings such as: · Theatre, cinema and live music events · Restaurants and cafes · Shopping trips · Gym and other fitness activities · Encourage and support social interactions in various settings · Provide gentle guidance and reassurance to help build independence · Ensure her safety and well-being during outings · Be a friendly and supportive companion
Required skills and experience	· Friendly, patient and understanding personality · Experience or interest in working with individuals with learning disabilities (preferred but not essential) · Reliable and able to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends) · Good communication skills · Ability to encourage and support social development · A driver with access to a car – Essential

2x Female Personal Assistants (PA’s)
Job ref.	PUR- 337-677
About me	I am a 70 year old lady, with chronic health, balance and mobility issues. I generally have a positive outlook, I’m friendly and sociable. I am needing help to live and maintain a better life.
Hours and rate of pay	Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour Hours: 8 hours, but would need to cover 9 extra hours for existing PA during sickness and holidays. Over 4 days- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, times can be flexible.
Location	West Bromwich B70
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	I need help with all the things I would be able to do myself, if I was able to do so. As and when required-Cleaning, cooking, laundry, personal care, mattress turning, chaperone. I am a wheelchair user when outdoors, so depending on my health, getting out in the community would be a requirement.
The person I would like…	I would really like someone who is honest, reliable, cheerful, respectful. Someone who has practical skills, flexible for my changing needs. Must also have a good level of English proficiency to ensure safe and good communication. Previous experience preferred but not essential. A driver would be an advantage but not essential.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	Support Worker-PUR-184-472
About the Direct Payment Holder	A 53-year-old Female, lives with her Husband and small dog. B speaks Polish, Italian and limited English. B lives with both mental and physical health challenges, which causing B physical pain and limited mobility and a disturbed sleep pattern.
Hours and rate of pay hours	Hourly rate £21.00 per hour. 13 Hours per week, delivered as 1 hour daily visits between 11am – 2pm ideally and the other 6 hours per week to be used flexibly.
Location	Soham, CB7 area
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Supporting B with personal tasks, including showering, dressing, and prompting to take medication. Assisting with lunch preparation, light household tasks, correspondence, and communication with others/services. The role also involves helping B to access the community.
Required skills and experience	Someone who speaks either Polish or Italian and also has a good command of the English language. Due to support with personal tasks, B would ideally prefer the applicant to be female. Some knowledge and experience of working with people with mental and physical disabilities and low mobility. Someone who is honest, reliable, and trustworthy, with a great personality and sense of humour. A driving licence and access to their own car is desirable but not essential.