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Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Stevenage (SG1) – PUR-598-940

Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker

Herts

Posted 4 days ago

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-598-940
About the Direct Payment Holder	A gentle, patient, and reliable female Personal Assistant is required to support a six-year-old girl with Autism, Global Developmental Delay (GDD), and Cerebral Palsy. She is mobile and able to walk while holding hands (on tiptoes) but needs full assistance with her personal care.
Hours and rate of pay	£18.00 per hour, 3 hours of support each week (or 6 hours every two weeks), usually on a Saturday or Sunday
Location	Stevenage (SG1)
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…	Providing full personal care, including nappy changing Supporting safe mobility and supervision during movement or play Building a positive, trusting relationship with both the child and her family Accompanying her on outings when appropriate and safe to do so
Required skills and experience	Experience working with children with autism and an understanding of behaviours that may lead to meltdowns Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and a calm, supportive approach Confidence in providing personal care A caring, fun, and nurturing attitude The family is seeking someone who is kind, dependable, and confident in supporting a child with complex needs. The right person will be calm under pressure, understanding of the unpredictability that can come with autism, and able to build a strong, trusting relationship with both the child and her mum. Above all, they should be someone who enjoys making a difference and creating a safe, positive environment.

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-598-940 About the Direct Payment Holder A gentle, patient, and reliable female Personal Assistant is required to support a six-year-old girl with Au…

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About the Direct Payment Holder	A young female with Multiple Sclerosis, needing assistance when out in community and around house.
Hours and rate of pay hours	21 hours per week (over 5 Days) – times to be arranged
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 with cooking, light household chores and accessing the community with trips to the gym and shopping.
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About the Direct Payment Holder	A 17-year-old non-verbal autistic boy is seeking a PA to keep him company in his home and to support him when accessing the community to keep him safe.
Hours and rate of pay hours	£17.15 per hour 4 hours per week – term time 12 hours – school holidays Days and times to be arranged
Location	Welwyn (AL6)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Seeking a PA to play games and keep company with the teenager. To support with trips out and to take part in activities such as going to the shops, visiting the park and going swimming and horse riding.
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About the service user	Our 11-year-old daughter is a bright young book lover with impeccable manners and a sense of humour. She is a full-time wheelchair user with a physical, not mental, disability.
Hours and rate of Pay	3 hours every Monday evening from 7pm to 10pm, with occasional additional evenings or school holidays as mutually agreed. Rates of pay would be £12.50 for regular hours and up to £16ph for weekends.
What you would be doing…	Supporting around the home and with trips out to engage in activities she enjoys. We’re happy to fund trips out during holidays and previous trips have been to coffee shops, pantomimes, cinema, shopping, Harry Potter world.
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Job ref.	PUR-628-543
About the Direct Payment Holder	A kind, patient, and supportive Female Personal Assistant is required to support a sociable and bubbly woman who is registered blind (with some sight), has a learning disability, and experiences non-epileptic seizures, particularly when stressed or overwhelmed.
Hours and rate of pay	£18.92 per hour, 28.5 hours per week
Location	Hemel Hempstead 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
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Hours and rate of pay hours	10 hours per week – Flexible but to be arranged around appointments etc.
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DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
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Hours and rate of pay hours	£12.21 per hour Various hours available – Potential 10-15 hours per week – Flexible and to be arranged Working from home opportunities also available
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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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Hours and rate of pay	£18.92 per hour, 2 hours a week
Location	Royston (SG8)
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 Children • Introduction to first aid / Paediatric first aid • Health and Safety
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Hours and rate of pay	£18.92
Location	SG8 (Royston)
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 Children • Introduction to first aid / Paediatric first aid • Health and Safety
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Job ref.	PUR-220-073
About the Direct Payment Holder	A gentle and supportive Female Personal Assistant is required to support a young girl with autism living in the Royston area.
Hours and rate of pay	£18.92 an hour
Location	Royston (SG8)
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 Children • Introduction to first aid / Paediatric first aid • Health and Safety
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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.
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About the service user	B is a happy 6 year old boy with a diagnosis of Autism and learning delay. B is non verbal, he communicates using noises, hand leading and his communication book, B has no sense of danger and needs constant supervision. B’s favourite interests are cars, buses & trains he enjoys riding them all and watching them on YouTube. B also likes visiting coffee shops and going to the park to feed the ducks, he is not so keen on other animals such as dogs, cats & horses. B is happy in the company of others.
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Job ref.	PUR-324-581- Female Personal Assistant (SEX DISCRIMINATION ACT SECTION 7 (2) (B) (ii) APPLIES)
About me	I am a female with MS in a wheel chair requiring a Personal Assistants to support me with Personal Care, General Domestic tasks and Social Inclusion. It is desirable for a female Personal Assistants to drive my mobility car.
Hours and rate of Pay	Hours – Various hours available (zero hour contract) Timings: 9.30am to 12.00 noon occasional lunchtime and evening support required to be arranged Days – 2 mornings per week Seeking PA for one or two mornings a week offering cover at times for holiday or sickness. Will also consider this as a zero hours position to cover sickness or holiday Rate of Pay – starting from £13.99 per hour
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The person I would like…	You should have a genuine interest in the provision of high-quality care, be able to work flexible hours and be a good communicator and possess the motivation to develop trust and understanding within the role. Be hardworking, reliable, committed, honest, and trustworthy with cheerful sense of humour. To respect privacy and have an understanding of confidentiality in all areas of your work. Car driver with a full, clean license is desirable.