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Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – HP1, Hemel Hempstead – PUR-019-214

Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker

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Posted 4 months ago

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-019-214
About the Direct Payment Holder	A loving family based in HP1, Hemel Hempstead is seeking a kind and supportive female Personal Assistant to help care for their 6-year-old daughter, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She is a bright and active child who enjoys engaging in a variety of sensory and playful activities. The family is looking for a PA who can assist both at home and during outings, helping to build routine, provide gentle guidance, and support her development in a calm and structured way.
Hours and rate of pay	Monday to Friday: 1 hour in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon (school support). Some weekends, especially Sunday mornings, to assist with Sunday school activities. Additional hours may be agreed as needed.
Location	HP1, Hemel Hempstead.
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 Paediatric first aid • Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…	The PA will support the child with both indoor and outdoor activities, including going to the park with mum, engaging in creative or messy play, and accompanying her to Sunday school sessions. Support may also include getting the child ready for school in the morning. Tidying up and Helping with laundry also required.
Required skills and experience	The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with additional needs, particularly with ASD. Patience, understanding, and a calm, engaging manner are essential. Training in relevant areas (e.g., communication strategies, sensory play) is a plus. A female PA is required for this role. 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

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker Job ref. PUR-019-214 About the Direct Payment Holder A loving family based in HP1, Hemel Hempstead is seeking a kind and supportive female Personal Assistant to …

Personal Assistant (PA)/Family Assistance Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-270-406
About me	I am a young gentleman who is a visually impaired parent of two children. I am very independent, outgoing and confident person who has various interests and hobbies. I am seeking a PA to support myself and my family with daily household and family tasks.
Hours and rate of pay	£12.21 per hour 14 hours per week – Monday, Thursday and Saturday – Flexible with times according to availability.
Location	Stainforth, Doncaster (DN7)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Support will include tasks such as cooking, light household chores, support with family admin tasks. You will also be helping with our youngest child with activities such as family visits to the park and play centres. May occasionally need to support with nursery pick-ups.
The person I would like…	Seeking a PA that is outgoing, able to use their own initiative and who is open-minded and willing to learn. A bubbly personality with a cheery disposition. A young hearted person with lots of energy who is able to keep up with young children. Experience of working with children or have their own life experience of being a parent themselves. Be able to use technology confidently – phones and computers etc. Car owner/drive essential – Business car insurance Comfortable around pets (in particular dogs and guinea pigs)

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-449-501
About the Direct Payment Holder	A lady in her early 50s with mobility issues is seeking a female PA to support with personal care, light household duties, cooking and admin tasks.
Hours and rate of pay hours	£13 per hour 14.5 hours per week – Monday to Sunday
Location	Doncaster (DN5)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	You will be support the lady in her own home with prompting with personal care tasks, light household chores, cooking, admin task and accessing the community to go shopping or to a coffee shop.
Required skills and experience	Seeking a female PA who is pro-active, with an outgoing and happy personality. Someone who is able to offer support and advice. Car owner/driver – preferred

Female Personal Care Assistant EQUALITY ACT 2010 SCHEDULE 9, PART 1 APPLIES)
Job ref.	HHA/LG
About me	Direct Payment (DP) Holder is in her early 30s and has learning difficulties. She loves all animals, especially horses and enjoys country walks. Personal assistant needed to assist and support client in all areas of her social life, both at home and in the community. Your role is to enable her to lead an individual and independent life while out and about.
Hours and rate of pay	Thursday 7.00 – 9.00pm Friday 2.00 – 5.00pm Sat and Sun 2-4 pm Additional hours are available to work bank holidays. £13.45 gross per hour.
Location	Ware
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 the DP holders’ needs vary, it is important that you are flexible about the work and agree to undertake any other reasonable tasks. General Assistance ·Assistance with getting to and taking part in social activities e.g., visiting churches and museums. ·Assistance to attend her voluntary job at the library on Tuesday afternoons. · Assistance to go on country walks. ·To enable DP holder to undertake any chosen activity, inside or outside our home, by carrying out any other requests which may reasonably be asked to make.
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

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-833-544
About the Direct Payment Holder	A 20 yr old male living in Marshalswick is looking for a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to support him during his weekly placement at Earthworks, a horticultural and gardening-focused day service. He has learning disabilities and autism and is non-verbal, though he understands and uses a few Makaton signs. He enjoys the outdoors, music, and physical play, and has strong gross motor skills but finds fine motor tasks more challenging. Communication requires patience and attentiveness, but he responds well to a familiar, consistent, and supportive presence.
Hours and rate of pay	Fridays, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM (4 hours per week) to begin with. Potentially rising to 6 hrs per week later on – £16 per hour
Location	St Albans
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…	Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car with business insurance Comfortable providing personal care when needed Experience supporting individuals with autism or learning disabilities is required Ability to use or learn basic Makaton is an advantage
Required skills and experience	Patient, with a calm and steady manner Empathetic, understanding the client’s communication style and needs Positive and encouraging, helping to create a fun and safe environment Reliable and committed to building trust and consistency in the client’s weekly routine

Female Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-842-677
About me	I am a young lady with multiple health conditions seeking support from either a full time PA or 2 part time PAs.
Hours and rate of pay	£13 per hour 30/32 hours approx. over 3 days
Location	Leicester (LE5)
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 personal care, medication, domestic tasks, socialising and companionship.
The person I would like…	Seeking female PA(s) who are honest, trustworthy, reliable and flexible. Previous experience in a similar role an advantage. Must be able to drive wheelchair accessible vehicle – Essential

Female Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-135-142
About the Direct Payment Holder	A 20-year-old lady with physical and learning disabilities is seeking a PA to support with activities in the home and out in the community. The young lady enjoys going shopping and bowling. She also loves TikTok, music and dancing amongst many other interests.
Hours and rate of pay hours	£12.21 per hour 6 hours per week – Saturday (will consider support on one Sunday per month instead of Saturday)
Location	Oldbury (B68)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	You will support the young lady with activities in the home and out in the community. When in the community you will support with money management. You will also help prepare lunch and snacks. Occasional prompting with personal care may be required.
Required skills and experience	Seeking a female PA who has previous experience of supporting young adults with special educational needs. Enjoy activities such as baking, arts and crafts and be comfortable around dogs as there is a small dog on the home. Car owner/driver with business insurance essential

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-475-694
About the Direct Payment Holder	A man with Cerebral Palsy is seeking a part time PA to support him with all aspects of daily care, accessing the community and attending appointments.
Hours and rate of pay hours	£11.44 per hour – Part time hours every Tuesday and Wednesday and alternative weekends 12 hours one week and 26 hours another week. Days of support required over 4 week period below: Week one: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Week two: Monday and Friday Week three: Monday Friday, Saturday and Sunday Week Four: Tuesday and Friday
Location	Doncaster (DN5)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Duties will include supporting with personal care, cooking and feeding, attending medical appointments and accessing the community and social activities.
Required skills and experience	Seeking an honest, reliable and punctual PA with previous work experience in a similar role, who has moving and handling training/experience. Car owner/driver – preferred, not essential.

Female Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-617-537
About the Direct Payment Holder	A mature lady with no mobility is seeking a female PA to support in her home with personal care, medication and feeding.
Hours and rate of pay hours	£13.15 per hour 20 hours per week – Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Location	Leicester (LE3)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	You will be supporting 2:1 with personal care, feeding, transferring, wound dressing, helping to bed and some light cleaning.
Required skills and experience	Seeking an experienced female PA who has hoist and wound training/experience. You should be friendly, reliable with a good sense of humour.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-436-766
About the Direct Payment Holder	A loving and energetic family in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Personal Assistant (PA) to support their young daughter. She is a fun, happy, and active 6-year-old girl who is Autistic, has a learning disability, and is nonverbal. She uses photos, gestures, and vocalisations to communicate and enjoys engaging in sensory activities such as trampolining, swimming, soft play, and visiting parks.
Hours and rate of pay	£14.50 per hour 6 hours per week during school holidays (schedule to be arranged in advance). 3 hours per week during term time (some weekends when required and mutually agreed).
Location	Welwyn (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 Children • Introduction to first aid / Paediatric first aid • Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…	Providing personal care, including support with toileting and nappy changing. Assisting with feeding during support hours. Engaging in activities such as trampolining, soft play, parks, and other outings once a trusting relationship is built. Encouraging communication using her preferred methods (photos, gestures, vocalisations). Supporting her independence and helping her access activities in a way that suits her needs. Ensuring her safety and well-being at all times.
Required skills and experience	Female applicant required due to personal care needs. Experience and knowledge of Autism, learning disabilities, and communication needs. First Aid training. A patient, kind, and bubbly personality with a passion for supporting young people. A reliable and energetic individual who enjoys being active and engaging in sensory play. Willingness to take the time to get to know her and support her on her terms. Access to own vehicle with business class insurance to drive to and from activities. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-767-578
About the Direct Payment Holder	A caring and dedicated Personal Assistant is required to support a joyful and affectionate young girl who thrives with one-on-one attention. She has Phelan McDermid Syndrome, which affects her development, meaning she relies on adults for all aspects of her care. While she may not use words, she communicates beautifully in her own way—with smiles, eye contact, and reaching out for cuddles and tickles.
Hours and rate of pay	£15 per hour \| Part-time (10 hours term time / 20 hours holidays)
Location	Buntingford (SG9)
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 Paediatric first aid • Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…	Assisting with personal care (dressing, hygiene, and toileting) Supporting at mealtimes, ensuring safety while eating (able to feed herself but may need assistance picking up small mouth-sized pieces or spoon-feeding where required) Providing snacks and drinks throughout the day at set times Encouraging movement and completing gentle physiotherapy exercises Engaging in activities such as listening to nursery rhymes, watching favorite TV shows, reading stories, and playing with toys Providing comfort and support during moments of frustration, which may be expressed through crying, shouting, or kicking legs Accompanying on outings and supporting social interactions Tidying to a certain degree in relation to caregiving duties
Required skills and experience	Female applicants only Own driving license preferred (a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle will be provided for transportation) Must be able to reliably commute to Buntingford (SG9 9SS) Experience with hoist use, safe handling, and first aid training preferable Warm, patient, and reliable – thrives with consistency and kindness Energetic and engaging – enjoys attention and interaction Understanding and adaptable – every day is different, and flexibility is essential Able to follow a structured routine – familiarity and routine are key to well-being, with openness to implementing new engagement ideas Respectful of family privacy, needs, and home Excellent time-keeping and communication regarding shift patterns, cancellations, and changes to minimise disruption This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-705-144
About the Direct Payment Holder	An enthusiastic and friendly Personal Assistant (PA) is required to support a happy, energetic young lady who enjoys being out in the community. The PA will enable her to participate in activities and ensure she has a fulfilling and enjoyable day. This role is not home-based but focused on providing support while out and about. The PA will accompany her to activities, including a music and movement group in Watford, ensuring her needs are met throughout the session.
Hours and rate of pay	Fridays (supporting travel to and from a venue in Watford) – £12-£14 per hour
Location	Hertfordshire (including Watford) (WD6)
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…	Assisting with travel to and from activities using the PA’s own vehicle Providing support at the music and movement group, including hydration and personal care assistance if required Ensuring safety and well-being in public settings Encouraging engagement in activities and helping make the most of her day Offering basic personal care support, including prompting for hygiene routines
Required skills and experience	Fun, energetic, and friendly personality Own vehicle with business & travel insurance Experience or willingness to learn Makaton, PECS, or VOCA communication methods (training can be provided) Experience working with individuals with additional needs is an advantage Ability to encourage independence while offering support when required

Female Personal Assistant / Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-419-536
About me	I am a 60-year-old lady seeking two female PAs to support me in my own home and accessing the community.
Hours and rate of pay	£11.50 – £13.00 per hour (depending on day) Thursday, Friday and weekends – Minimum of 5 hours per shift (job share and alternate shift working available) Some evenings will be required
Location	West Bromwich (B70)
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 personal care, dressing and undressing, light household chores, cooking, accessing the community, attending social events and appointments.
The person I would like…	Seeking female PAs who are honest and trustworthy with good time keeping. You will be understand the need for confidentiality as I am a very private person. Previous experience in a similar role would be preferred. Car owner/ driver with business insurance essential (petrol costs paid). You should be comfortable around cats. Due to difficulty with hearing you will need to be able to speak clearly.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-296-810
About the Direct Payment Holder	A compassionate and dedicated Live-in Personal Assistant (PA) is required to support an elderly individual in their late 70s. The client requires physical assistance with daily tasks, including mobility support, personal care, and household duties. Experience in elderly care, particularly with Alzheimer’s, is an advantage.
Hours and rate of pay	Live-in, rotational (2 PAs alternating weekly), £900 a week
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 Adults • Introduction to first aid • Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…	Assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and toileting Supporting mobility, including helping the client in and out of bed and walking assistance Preparing meals and ensuring the client is fed Household tasks, including cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe living environment Providing companionship and emotional support Assisting with local outings using a wheelchair (provided)
Required skills and experience	Experience in elderly care, particularly Alzheimer’s care, is an advantage A caring, patient, and committed approach Ability to work 7 days a week on a rotational basis with another live-in carer Preferably female Must be able to work independently and ensure the client’s well-being with close supervision This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-266-683
About the Direct Payment Holder	A sweet and sociable young girl with Down Syndrome and global developmental delay is looking for a caring and experienced Personal Care Assistant (PA). She wears hearing aids and is under medical care for her heart.
Hours and rate of pay	Primarily during school holidays, with after-school care
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 Children • Introduction to first aid / Paediatric first aid • Health and Safety
What you would be doing…	Community Engagement: Take her out to activities like the cinema, park, swimming pool, and other social outings. Help her navigate public transport, although a car is preferred. Support with College (starting in September): Assist with transportation to and from college (3 PM – 6 PM). Light Personal Care: While she can use the toilet and shower herself, some assistance may be needed with getting dressed, particularly with buttons and other tasks. Meal Preparation: Occasionally prepare meals, especially if the family is delayed. Light Housekeeping: Help with light cleaning tasks when necessary, although this is not a primary responsibility. School Work Support: Provide assistance with schoolwork, reading, and activities that promote learning and development.
Required skills and experience	Driving: A valid UK driving license is required. While driving is preferable, helping her use public transport would also be beneficial for her independence. Experience: Previous experience working with children with special needs is essential. First aid training is highly desirable. Flexibility: The PA must be flexible, particularly during school holidays and for occasional extended hours. Kind and Caring: The ideal candidate will be patient, caring, and able to build a positive, supportive relationship while making school holidays and after-school time fun and engaging. Female PA: Preference for a female assistant who has experience working with children with additional needs. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).