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

Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker

Herts

Posted 1 month 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 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 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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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
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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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About the Direct Payment Holder	A caring and reliable Female Personal Assistant is required to support a young child with autism who is non-verbal.
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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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.
Training	Training will be provided to fulfil the mandatory requirements needed. • Safeguarding Adults • Introduction to first aid • Health and Safety
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DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
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About the Direct Payment Holder	A happy and energetic 6-year-old boy living in Hoddesdon is looking for a calm, reliable, and loving Personal Assistant to provide support at home and in the community. He is preverbal, has sensory needs, and requires constant adult supervision to ensure his safety, as he is at risk of eloping.
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DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
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