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Support Worker / Personal Assistant (PA)- Significant experience supporting people with advanced dementia (essential)

Personal Assistant, Support Worker

Doncaster, Kirk Sandall

Posted 6 hours ago

Support Worker / Personal Assistant (PA)– Significant experience supporting people with advanced dementia (essential)
Job ref.	PUR-839-246/PUR-477-650
About me	N (87) and S (85) are a married couple living together in their home in Kirk Sandall. They have been married for over 64 years and enjoy spending time in their bungalow, following familiar routines such as watching television and reminiscing together. On good days, S may also enjoy a short walk outside. They both live with advanced dementia, and their needs can vary from day to day. · N is gentle and easy-going but may become tired and needs regular reassurance, particularly with personal care. · S is more chatty and sociable but can become confused, anxious, or disorientated. For this reason, we are looking for someone with extensive, hands-on experience of supporting people with dementia, who is patient, calm, and able to respond sensitively to changing situations using reassurance, redirection, and thoughtful support.
Hours and rate of pay	Rate of pay: From £14 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: Approx. 2 days per week (around 5 hours per day – flexible) Ability to work alternative weekends Willingness to provide holiday cover where needed Flexibility required
Location	Kirk Sandall, Doncaster (DN3)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	· Providing companionship, reassurance, and emotional support · Supporting both individuals with advanced dementia needs, including managing confusion and distress · Administering medication – checking and giving medication from a secure coded pill box · Assisting N with personal care, including washing, dressing, and continence care · Supporting with morning and bedtime routines · Supporting S with dressing when required · Preparing meals, drinks, and snacks · Completing light household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and tidying · Supporting with occasional appointments or short outings · Completing daily logs, recording tasks completed and flagging any concerns for other carers · Working independently most of the time, with occasional joint working alongside other carers
The person I would like…	· Significant experience supporting people with advanced dementia (essential) · Able to think quickly and respond calmly in changing or challenging situations · Skilled in reassurance, redirection, and distraction techniques · Kind, patient, and understanding · Calm, confident, and adaptable · Friendly, with good communication skills and able to build trust · Respectful and sensitive, particularly when supporting with personal care · Flexible and reliable, including weekend and holiday cover · Ideally able to drive or live locally

Please send your CV, two references and a short covering letter explaining your suitability for the role. Thank you. * Sponsorship is not available for this role * *No agencies please *

Support Worker / Personal Assistant (PA)– Significant experience supporting people with advanced dementia (essential) Job ref. PUR-839-246/PUR-477-650 About me N (87) and S (85) are a ma…

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Job ref.	PUR-496-409
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DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
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DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
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Support Worker
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DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
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DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
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Job ref.	PUR-220-732
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DBS/Checks	Required
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Job ref.	PUR-297-945
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DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
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DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
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DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
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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.
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DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
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