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Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Hertfordshire (AL1) – PUR-792-081

Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker

Herts

Posted 1 week ago

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-792-081
About the Direct Payment Holder	A 53-year-old woman with Spinal Muscular Atrophy is looking for a reliable, proactive and physically capable Carer/PA/Housekeeper to join her established 24-hour care team. She is sociable, busy and home-loving, and requires support both inside her home and when attending meetings and activities outside. She uses an electric wheelchair and requires assistance with ceiling-track hoists for transfers. Full training will be provided.
Hours and rate of pay	Currently seeking someone to work Friday OR Saturday, 8am–8pm
Location	Hertfordshire (AL1)
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…	Hoisting (ceiling track system – training provided) Daily exercises and stretching routines (training provided) Assistance with dressing, washing and general personal routines General housekeeping and maintaining a clean, organised home Ensuring a dust-free environment due to respiratory sensitivities Supporting with cooking and food preparation Managing domestic tasks throughout the day Accompanying her both at home and to external meetings or appointments Confidently driving a large van Helping her maintain an active, sociable household environment
Required skills and experience	Must be competent and comfortable around animals (dogs, cats and a rabbit live in the home) Confident driving a large van Comfortable taking on physical tasks Efficient, organised and able to use initiative Open-minded, non-discriminatory and respectful in all interactions Must be self-employed Must be reliable and able to work 12-hour shifts Practical, capable and physically able Positive, friendly and adaptable Comfortable working in a busy, pet-friendly home Someone who enjoys supporting an active, sociable individual A person who values teamwork and takes pride in maintaining a clean, organised 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-792-081 About the Direct Payment Holder A 53-year-old woman with Spinal Muscular Atrophy is looking for a reliable, proactive and physically …

Female Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-877-955
About me	I live in the community in my own home, with little to no access to the outside due to my health. I hope to change this with the right support in place as I enjoy the outdoors. I like to have a routine in place, my home to be organised, and I need consistency from the people around me. I enjoy watching true crime documentaries, and I used to work in the hair and beauty industry before I became too unwell.
Hours and rate of pay	£15per hour – double rate on bank holidays 3 x posts available. PA 1 – 21 hours per week Mon – Wednesday PA 2 – 14 hours per week Thurs – Friday PA 3 – 14 hours per week Sat- Sunday 7-hour shifts starting at 1 pm till 08:30pm (30 min unpaid lunch break)
Location	Thorne, Doncaster (DN8)
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.
The person I would like…	I am looking for a female PA who is organised, kind and compassionate. A PA who knows how to run a household alongside me as I am unable to do this for myself. Someone who is confident, and who enjoys spending time with the people they support You must have previous experience with adults who have a physical health disability. Car owner/driver – essential

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	Support Worker PUR-934-544
About the Direct Payment Holder	K is a 13 year old boy who has a diagnosis of Autism, combined ADHD & Sensory Processing Disorder, he has anxiety and can experience low mood. K is passionate about the universe, astronomy & science he has excellent knowledge in all areas. He also enjoys gaming and likes being outside going for walks. K is not keen on busy environments or large crowds.
Hours and rate of pay hours	Flexible hours to be used in school holidays/weekends 39.5 hours available at £12.50 per hour.
Location	West Wratting, Cambridgeshire – CB21
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Support sessions will be a mix of at home and supporting K to access the community to develop his independence and safety skills when in the community. Exploring opportunities to socialise with other young people and develop his social and communication skills.
Required skills and experience	If you have an interest/knowledge of astronomy & the universe that would be great as you will have an instant connection with K. It is essential that you have an awareness of Autism and the challenges this brings. Someone who is friendly and willing to be interactive in order to improve and develop skills. Someone who is honest & trustworthy with good time keeping skills as K responds well to routine. A good understanding of English is important as K has a vast vocabulary.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-813-141
About the Direct Payment Holder	A 23-year-old individual with autism, a learning disability and ADHD is looking for a reliable, patient and understanding Personal Assistant to provide support at home and out in the community. The role is home-based and involves regular trips into the local area for activities such as shopping, bus rides and general outings to promote independence and confidence.
Hours and rate of pay	15 hours per week
Location	Herts (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
What you would be doing…	Supporting the client during trips into the community (shopping, bus journeys, general activities) Ensuring the client’s safety and wellbeing when outside the home Encouraging independence and building confidence Providing calm, patient and consistent support Client can manage most activities independently, but needs support with communication. He will also require prompting and reminders around some tasks.
Required skills and experience	Experience working with individuals with additional needs (autism, ADHD, learning disabilities) Patient, understanding and able to offer supportive guidance Ability to promote safe and positive experiences in the community A driver with their own car would be beneficial, but not essential Male or female PAs may apply

Job ref.	PUR-661-279
About the Direct Payment Holder	We are parents to our 35 year old son, who has autism and learning difficulties. N likes being active outdoors and participating in sporting activities. N need assistance in ensuring he is dressed accordingly or the weather and support with safety around the home environment.
Hours and rate of pay hours	20 – 25 hours per week, evenings & weekends, there is also some flexibility needed. Rate of pay is £14.00 per hour.
Location	South of Cambridge
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Support with keep N engaged at home with activities including video games, language promotion and simple functional daily living activities Support with accessing outside activities and accompanying him to sports, bowling, cinema and the leisure centre. Supporting with personal needs such as ensuring N is dressed appropriately and assisting N with putting certain items of clothing on. Ensuring N is safe within the home environment and not left unsupervised around appliances or objects that could cause harm.
Required skills and experience	Someone who enjoys being active, who has the skills to give support within activities at home and also enjoying outside activities. Some knowledge and experience with working with people with autism and learning disabilities. You should have a genuine interest in the provision of high quality care, have some flexibility in the hours you can work also possess the motivation to develop trust and understanding within the role, be hardworking, reliable, committed, honest, and trustworthy with a cheerful sense of humour. Someone with a driving licence and access to own car is desirable but not essential.

Female Personal Care Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-701-002
About me	A young lady who is a wheelchair user with a baby son seeking a PA to support with personal care, transfers and meal prepping.
Hours and rate of pay	25-30 hours per week – Days and times to be arranged
Location	Kingsbury (NW9 0TL)
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…	Duties will include, assistance with getting up and ready for the day. Meal and drink preparation.
The person I would like…	Seeking a PA who is reliable, trustworthy, hardworking with a can do attitude. (EQUALITY ACT 2010 SCHEDULE 9, PART 1 APPLIES)

Job ref.	PUR-192-679
About me	A warm and friendly lady, with a great sense of humour. She is a pensioner, living independently in her own home with her little dog. She enjoys conversation and can walk around her home with support in place , but requires wheelchair assistance when going out, she does however own a foldable mobility scooter
Hours and rate of pay	6 hours a week £12.21 per hour
Location	Doncaster DN7
DBS/Checks	DBS check required (or willingness to obtain one)
What you would be doing…	We are seeking a compassionate and reliable female or male PA with excellent communication skills to assist with light house hold tasks e.g. the laundry, help with bringing it down and also hanging it out. Helping to organise around the home with paperwork and prompting her to take her medication. Taking in grocery deliveries and putting away. This lady would love to be able to go out and does have a foldable mobility scooter that would easily fit in the boot of a car, possible visits to the supermarket or to any appointments e.g. doctors/hospital. She would also love to attend a choir that takes place on a weekend evening.
The person I would like…	A flexible, practical and happy person, who has a great sense of humour and a kind, patient, respectful demeanour. Someone who loves to have a chat and also loves dogs as she has a small dog whom she dotes on. Someone who is willing to work the occasional weekend evening, as this lady would love to attend her local choir, so a car would be really useful and also to be able to take her to the shops occasionally and to any appointments she has. Ideally somebody who has previous experience with mobility issues, Parkinson’s and celiac disease, to be able to support her dietary requirements.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-084-891
About the Direct Payment Holder	A lady in her sixties living in the Wilford area of Ware (SG12) is seeking a kind, reliable Female Personal Assistant/Carer with a good sense of humour. She experiences back problems, uses walking sticks, and has some memory difficulties. She enjoys crosswords, art, and appreciates friendly, engaging company. The successful applicant must have their own car, as the role includes taking the client to appointments such as shopping trips, GP visits, and hospital appointments. Experience in the care sector would be an advantage.
Hours and rate of pay	15 hours per week, worked over Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (£16.52 an hour) (Start time 08:30am)
Location	Ware (SG12)
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…	Assistance with bathing and dressing Supporting with medication (making up and reordering) Household tasks including laundry and cleaning Shopping and help with paying household bills Providing structured and supportive companionship
Required skills and experience	This role is ideal for someone patient, dependable, and warm, who enjoys making a positive difference in someone’s daily life.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-839-015
About me	I am a neurodiverse female living alone with complex conditions and need every day support forma a reliable PA to support my holistic wellbeing. I have two cats, enjoy writing and going out in the community.
Hours and rate of pay	Up to 8 hours per week paid at £16.50 per hour.
Location	Cambridge CB1
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	To work one to one with me. Provide emotional support, companionship and to assist completion of everyday tasks as required i.e. administrative tasks, light domestic duties, shopping, accessing community, take cat to vets. Support me with community outings/appointments as required
The person I would like…	You should have an awareness and understanding of neurodiversity and living with complex conditions. Empathetic listener with good observation skills. Ideally a Cat lover, you must be able to work as part of a team , demonstrate own initiative and have a positive attitude. Access to your own vehicle with appropriate insurance is preferred.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-401-906
About the Direct Payment Holder	A young, happy, and adventurous SEN boy is looking for a friendly and reliable Personal Assistant to support him. He enjoys trampolining, cinema trips, Lego, and a variety of outdoor activities. He is fun, energetic, and loves getting out into the community.
Hours and rate of pay	2 hours per week (£18.92 per hour)
Location	Hertfordshire (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…	Trampoline parks Cinema Outdoor play and recreational activities Local outings and fun trips
Required skills and experience	Experience with neurodiversity is beneficial, including: · Previous work with children · Supporting individuals with SEN · Personal or family experience of neurodiversity Preferred PA The client would prefer a male PA, in line with his comfort, interests, and activity needs. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).

Job Title	Support Worker – Cambridge (CB4) – PUR-018-073
About the service user	I am a 36-year-old lady living with my parents in Cambridge. I am severely autistic with a severe speech disorder and small hearing loss. I have a medical condition, hydrocephalus. I will need some help with personal care but mainly a friend who can do activities in the home to occupy me. I only want a small number of hours initially with possibilities to increase in the future as I struggle with making new social contacts. I live in a fully equipped home with lots of resources.
Hours and rate of Pay	Up to 10 hours per week £17 per hour Enhanced DBS clearance is essential
What you would be doing…	You will be helping with daily routines, personal care, cooking, sewing, crafting, shopping, doing puzzles, looking at children’s books, watching children’s DVDs with me and listening to my audio tapes. We would like you to be able in time to get involved in preparing projects and initiating ideas if able.
The person I would like…	I would like someone kind, patient, trustworthy, with very good communication skills. A driver would be great but is not essential. You must be able to tolerate repetition and working alone sometimes. Initially you will be expected to work alongside parents using observation skills to learn the requirements. Further training opportunities may be available should you want them. We need a commitment to a lasting relationship due to my difficulties relating to new people and the time required to learn the skills to support me effectively. You will need to understand that my needs change hourly pending my health and mood, therefore duties will then become varied. We have one young, small dog. English GCSE required. Willingness and interest to learn how to support me using my voice aided communication device. I use different communication strategies; written, signed (signed supporting English) and spoken but mainly voice aided communication with my Lightwriter. We look forward to meeting you and thanks for looking. “Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by Purple”

Job Title	Support worker – JOB SHARE – Wisbech (PE13) – PUR-684-305
About the service user	Part time live in support required for a 92 year old lady who is a power chair user due to leg amputation, she lives with arthritis, type 2 diabetes and COPD her breathing can make her anxious. H’s hearing is not as it used to be. H is a smoker, she is happy to smoke outside when the weather permits or by the open door. H loves crafting & drawing, she also enjoys watching soaps and nature programmes. H’s family are very important to her.
Hours and rate of Pay	Live in 8am Friday – 8am Monday (42 hours) paid @ £12.21 + 3 sleep ins (10pm – 8am) paid at £40 per night. Working every other week alongside another PA. Enhanced DBS clearance is essential.
What you would be doing…	Support with all daily living tasks… Personal care Medication and using her nebulizer morning and evening. Meals & drinks Maintaining the home environment completing household chores. Supporting with safe transfers using a Molift.
The person I would like…	If you have experience of supporting others that is preferred, this lady is looking for PA’s who have a genuine interest in providing high quality care, supporting her to feel safe and comfortable. Someone who is kind, reliable, committed, honest & trustworthy. Good spoken/understanding of English is essential to aid communication. Flexibility to cover colleagues absences sickness/annual leave. If you have similar interests that would be great but of course, not essential.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-067-821
About me	The Direct Payment (DP) Holder is a 26 year old man with Learning Disabilities and some physical health conditions, seeking a team of PAs to offer 24 hour support to help him live independently. The young man would like support with all aspects of his life including accessing the community and being involved in social activities.
Hours and rate of pay	Full time or part time (20-25 hours) Up to £14 per hour depending on experience
Location	Hertford
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 DP Holder needs a PA to assist in all areas of his personal, domestic and social life, both at home and in the community. Your role is to support/lead an individual and independent life in the young man’s home and out in the community. Duties will include: · Supporting with personal care, household chores and preparing meals · Assisting with moving around the home and getting in and out of the car · Support with accessing the community and attending social activities and Sunday church · Support with communicating – using basic sign language and commands
The person I would like…	Seeking PAs who are reliable, flexible and have a positive and professional approach to offering support. Experience of working with those who have Learning Disabilities preferred, however, not essential as a bespoke training programme will be offered. Driver with clean licence essential (able to drive Motability vehicle)