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Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Stevenage (SG2) – PUR-332-292

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Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-332-292
About the Direct Payment Holder	Disabled woman, living with her family, requires assistance with all aspects of personal care and daily activities
Hours and rate of pay	Flexible, starting with 12 hours per week, £16 per hour Pay: £13.50 per hour
Location	Stevenage (SG2)
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 Personal Support Worker will be responsible for providing assistance with personal care, daily activities, and leisure interests. The role also involves supporting communication through signs and sounds. The client uses a wheelchair and a rollator, and assistance may include taking her out into the community for activities such as shopping, cinema, and gym.
Required skills and experience	Female Personal Support Worker due to the nature of personal and intimate care Clean driving licence (open policy on the client’s car, minor errors acceptable) Willingness to learn, with a preference for responsiveness to the client’s needs Previous personal care work is not necessarily an advantage. Successful applicants will be expected to follow training provided by the family specific to the person supported. During the probationary period, employees work under supervision, on full pay, with shadowing opportunities. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends As some personal care is involved, Client will be more comfortable with a female carer. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).

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-332-292 About the Direct Payment Holder Disabled woman, living with her family, requires assistance with all aspects of personal care and daily acti…

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-655-019
About the Direct Payment Holder	Seeking a reliable, kind, and caring individual to provide dedicated care to a young Adult, who has Downs Syndrome, physical disabilities, epilepsy, Type 1 Diabetes, and Celiac Disease.
Hours and rate of pay	16 – 20 hours per week, £12 per hour (negotiable) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday during daytime hours
Location	Hertfordshire (SG4)
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…	Provide daily care and support, including assistance with lunch meals and medication management. Engage in activities and exercises to promote physical and mental well-being. Monitor health and provide support for managing diabetes (training provided) Provide transportation for appointments and outings. Communicate effectively with family and healthcare providers. Manage difficult behaviours with compassion and patience.
Required skills and experience	Willingness to provide personal care. Own car with business use on insurance Own vehicle with space for a foldable wheelchair Non-smoker Training to use necessary equipment (e.g., insulin management) Female PA preferred (This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975), section 7 (2b)

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-924-948
About the Direct Payment Holder	I am a young happy and loving boy with ASD, ADHD, Global Delay and Focal Seizures. I love books, role playing and going out. I also enjoy talking about my interests and favourite things. I would like a PA who is able to take me out or support me with activities at home.
Hours and rate of pay	2 hours per week or 4 hours every 2 weeks – Saturdays 5-7pm would be ideal but can be flexible
Location	Waltham Cross (EN8)
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 • Paediatric first aid • Moving and handling
What you would be doing…	You will be playing and taking part in activities the young boy wishes to do, these may include role play, trips to the park, visiting the cinema etc.
Required skills and experience	Seeking a PA who is experienced with working with children and should have a genuine interest in supporting children and activities fun.

Male Personal Care Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-893-186
About me	Our Direct Payment holder lives in a supported living with his own flat. He has Mild learning disabilities, Bipolar and suffers with anxiety. Would love to get out into the community to help gain confidence and build on some great friendships.
Hours and rate of pay	1 day a week, between Thursday, Friday or Saturday. It will be a day shift of 5 hours £14 per hour
Location	Welwyn Garden City – AL7
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…	Supporting with access to the community, building up social confidence, take to LGBTQ clubs
The person I would like…	The Direct payment holder can form attachments, so the person will need to remind him that it is a professional relationship and be able to steer away from this. Someone who is kind and able to support him to gain confidence in order for him to make friendships.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-474-117
About the Direct Payment Holder	A young lady who enjoys socialising and taking her dog for a walk is seeking a PA to support her to maintain her independence within the home and when accessing the community.
Hours and rate of pay	8-24 hours per week – Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays
Location	St Ippolyts (SG4)
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…	Support with personal care, light household chores, meal preparation, arranging and attending social outings and accessing the community to walk the dog, attend appointments, go shopping etc.
Required skills and experience	Experience in a similar role will be an advantage. You should have a genuine interest in supporting the lady to live her life to fullest. A driving licence is essential. Be comfortable around animals. 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).

Live in Female Self-employed Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-911-723
About me	I am an active 60 year old female looking for a female live in carer(s) to offer 24/7 support in my own home. I enjoy socialising and various activities, I am a volunteer Chaplin and am heavily involved in my local church. Visiting my elderly mother is also very important to me.
Hours and rate of pay	24/7 care – Live in carer (possible job share available)
Location	Watford ( WD25)
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…	You will be offering support with all aspects of personal care and day to day life. Support in and around the home and accessing the community. Support with attending appointments, shopping as well as attending social events You will be required to use a hoist
The person I would like…	Seeking reliable, flexible and respectful female PAs who understands the need for confidentiality. Someone who is able to be as full on as needed as well as understanding when they should offer space and privacy. Good with pets Non-smoker Driving licence and vehicle essential

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-573-782
About the Direct Payment Holder	We need a personal assistant to assist our teenage daughter with Autism, in all areas of her personal and social life, both at home and in the community. Your role is to enable her to lead an individual and independent life in her own home. Initially the role will be at our home whilst our daughter gains confidence/gets to know you.
Hours and rate of pay	Hours and rate of pay 4 hours per week Weekends to be agreed but likely to be Sat or Sun 10am-2pm Up to £20 per hour (depending on experience) plus petrol expenses Car driver with full driving licence essential
Location	Broxbourne
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 • Paediatric first aid • Moving and handling
What you would be doing…	The work involves some or all of the following tasks. Some tasks will be daily, others weekly. As her needs vary, it is important that you are flexible about the work and agree to undertake other reasonable tasks. Personal Requirements • Support with getting ready • Assistance with using personal care when away from home General Assistance • To help her with any chosen activity, inside or outside the home • Attending swimming • Trips to McDonalds • Visits to the local park • Attending trampolining type sensory activities • Assisting with getting into and out of the car for pre-arranged activities • Assisting with getting to and taking part in social activities or physiotherapy type activities, as directed by professional teaching team
Required skills and experience	You must be reliable, able to work flexible hours, you must respect our privacy and understand the need for confidentiality. You will work under our direction you are accountable to us and you should respond to our requests.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-547-403
About the Direct Payment Holder	A young boy with a diagnosis of Autism who loves playing with toys like Kinetic and playdough is seeking a PA to support with family trips to the park, soft play and a children’s café etc.
Hours and rate of pay	3 hours – 1 day per month £15.50 per hour – PAYE £16.96 per hour – self-employed
Location	Letchworth
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 • Paediatric first aid • Moving and handling
What you would be doing…	The PA’s main responsibility will be to be a pair of helping hands for mum while outside the home at either a park, soft play or similar.
Required skills and experience	Someone kind, understanding, non-judgmental, someone that is engaging and who the young boy is happy to spend time with. Experience with looking after nonverbal children with Autism. Car owner/driver preferred so can meet the family at local activities.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-732-880
About the Direct Payment Holder	A teenage boy with Autism is seeking a PA to support him with food preparation and accessing the community.
Hours and rate of pay	11 hours per week – 3 afternoons per week
Location	Cheshunt (EN7)
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 • Paediatric first aid • Moving and handling
What you would be doing…	You will be preparing meals with the young person and on occasion go out for walks or trips to the gym.
Required skills and experience	Seeking a PA who is friendly and approachable and is comfortable with cooking. Previous experience working with children with Autism an advantage.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-076-807
About the Direct Payment Holder	A young man who lives in his own flat is seeking a team of PAs to support him to live independently and maintain a positive routine and support with engaging in activities and hobbies
Hours and rate of pay	12 hour shifts 8.00-8.00 (some flexibility in this at times) Nights are waking night shifts
Location	Bishops Stortford
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…	• Support in accessing the community – attending social activities, events, appointments etc. • No personal care, but prompting with general daily tasks like showering if required • Helping assisting the young man to achieve independence along with his lifestyle choices and goals. • Support with domestic duties within the home such as changing the bed, washing and ironing and cleaning. • Support with shopping • To be a companion to the young person • To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required
Required skills and experience	Seeking PAs who are calm, compassionate, empathetic, intuitive, reliable with a good sense of humour. Ideally be motivated as having the ability to use your own initiative when required but recognising the need to step back when the situation arises. An understanding or lived experience of PDA/anxiety is preferred Good communication skills including clear spoken English, as the young person has speech and language delay Training and support will be offered Driving licence essential

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-297-354
About the Direct Payment Holder	We are seeking a reliable and understanding Personal Assistant to for a 36-year-old male with Learning Disabilities.
Hours and rate of pay	Part time, flexible hours
Location	Hoddesdon (EN11)
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…	· Provide basic support, including assistance with daily tasks. · Accompany the client on outings to the community (shopping, cinema, gym, etc.) when needed. · Assist during focal seizures, allowing the client time to communicate effectively. · Drive the client to different locations.
Required skills and experience	· Previous experience as a support worker. · Ability to act as an escort and aid as required. · A valid driver’s licence, own car, and business insurance. · Comfortable working with a male client · Ability to remain consistent and patient in various situations.

Male Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-244-089
About the Direct Payment Holder	A young man who loves music and films and enjoys quizzes and researching topics is seeking a male PA to support him with managing social situations and interactions with the public and help attend volunteering opportunities or appointments with job coach. The young man has severe specific language impairment and needs the support of a PA to ease his high levels of anxiety and feel at ease.
Hours and rate of pay	10 hours per week – week days only.
Location	Letchworth (SG6)
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…	Your role will be to help when in social situations and interactions with the public and when attending volunteering opportunities or appointments with job coach. You will also support with managing money and advocate when required.
Required skills and experience	Seeking a PA who is warm, friendly and calm with an interest in films, music, history, geography and Lego. A good communicator who is able to advocate on the young man’s behalf. You should be a good role model who is patient and understanding, supportive and encouraging. Previous experience supporting young adults to access community and work opportunities or supported employment is desirable but not essential. An understanding of autistic spectrum and associated difficulties is essential. Previous experience in supporting students learning within a school or college would be beneficial.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-345-498
About the Direct Payment Holder	A 40-year-old lady with Dravets Syndrome and severe Epilepsy is seeking a PA to support her to access the community and the day centre she attends.
Hours and rate of pay	£14.33 per hour – 2 PAs required PA 1 required for 16 hours per week – Thursday and Friday plus occasional Saturday or Sunday PA 2 required for 4.5 hours – 1.5 hours per day – 3 days per week – Personal care
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…	You will be supporting with some personal care tasks as well as accessing the community and enjoying activities such as swimming plus attending a day centre.
Required skills and experience	Seeking a dedicated and reliable female PA who is kind and patient. Must be flexible with experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities. Training will be provided. Car owner/driver – Essential. As some personal care is involved, the lady would feel more comfortable with a female carer. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).