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Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Watford WD25 – PUR-141-851

Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker

Herts

Posted 4 weeks ago

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-141-851
About the Direct Payment Holder	Seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and flexible Personal Assistant (PA) to support a vibrant and energetic young girl in Watford (WD25). Soon-to-be 8-year-old with a chromosome microduplication and diagnoses of ASD and ADHD. She is verbal and loves engaging in activities, both at home and out in the community.
Hours and rate of pay	3 hours per week (flexible – for instance, 6 hours every other week). £18.02 per hour (funded).
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 Paediatric first aid • Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…	The PA will support in accessing various activities in the community, such as: · Arts and crafts · Football · Swimming (assistance with dressing may be required) · Other outdoor and social activities
Required skills and experience	Outgoing, patient, and understanding Enthusiastic about working with children Flexible and adaptable to different activities and schedules Experienced in working with young children, particularly those with ASD/ADHD

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-141-851 About the Direct Payment Holder Seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and flexible Personal Assistant (PA) to support a vibrant and energetic youn…

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).

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-613-294
About the Direct Payment Holder	A young happy teenage boy who suffers with mobility issues and is completely wheelchair dependant is seeking a PA to support him.
Hours and rate of pay hours	£15.20 per hour 5 hours per week – Thursday afternoon/evening – 3.30pm – 8.30pm
Location	Leavesden, Watford
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 offer companionship and support the young teenage boy with meal prep and feeding, personal care and getting ready for bed.
Required skills and experience	Seeking a PA who is fun, friendly, energetic and patient. Previous experience of supporting children or young adults with disabilities is essential

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-353-028
About the Direct Payment Holder	A dedicated and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) is required to provide ad hoc cover for the existing care team supporting a 7-year-old girl with physical and learning disabilities. The PA will also need to take her 9-year-old brother to and from school, a short five-minute walk from the family home. The father, a working widower, relies on consistent and dependable support to maintain his employment while ensuring his daughter receives the care she needs.
Hours and rate of pay	£13-£14 per hour – 6 hours per day during term time, 9 hours per day during school holidays (as needed for cover) Days: Monday to Friday (mornings and afternoons, as required)
Location	Hemel Hempstead (HP3)
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 also need to take her 9-year-old brother to and from school, a short five-minute walk from the family home. The father, a working widower, relies on consistent and dependable support to maintain his employment while ensuring his daughter receives the care she needs. Assisting with morning routine: breakfast, medication, personal care, dressing, and preparing for school. Providing after-school care: preparing meals, administering water and medication, and engaging in social interaction. Using hoist systems to support mobility. Administering fluids and medication via a tummy peg (training available). Escorting the 9-year-old brother to and from school.
Required skills and experience	Experience in providing personal care. Willingness to use slings, hoists, and assistive equipment (training can be provided). A non-smoker. A valid driving licence (own vehicle not required). A caring, practical, and reliable approach to childcare.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-023-269
About the Direct Payment Holder	A 20-year-old young man is looking for a committed and compassionate Personal Assistant to support him in accessing the community and enjoying meaningful activities. He has been diagnosed with autism and experiences speech and language delays, using limited speech to communicate. He thrives on structure and routine and enjoys being out and about in the community. This is an excellent role for someone who values consistency and is passionate about empowering individuals with additional needs.
Hours and rate of pay	10 hours per week (flexible over 2–3 days), £15.50 per hour
Location	EN10 (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 Adults • Introduction to first aid • Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…	Accompanying him on outings in the community (e.g., parks, shops, leisure activities) Encouraging communication and engagement Ensuring safety, structure, and reassurance during all activities Building a trusting, supportive relationship
Required skills and experience	Must drive and have access to a car Experience supporting individuals with autism or disabilities is essential Flexible and able to adapt to the client’s needs and communication style Clear communication, patience, and a calm, encouraging manner The PA can be male or female and should be: Reliable, punctual, and consistent Honest and able to build trust with the client and their family Flexible and responsive to the needs of a young adult with autism Confident in community settings and able to provide both guidance and reassurance Enthusiastic about making a positive difference in someone’s life

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

Personal Assistant (care)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-570-301
About me	I am a lady in her forties with Kidney Failure and epilepsy who is seeking a PA to support me in and around my home, accessing the community and attending appointments.
Hours and rate of pay	24 hours per week – Days and times to be discussed
Location	Watford (WD17)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	Duties will include light housework, batch cooking, supporting me with getting out and about and attending appointments.
The person I would like…	I am seeking a PA who is outgoing, lively with a pro-active approach to tasks and a can do attitude. An interest in cooking will be an advantage as you will be supporting me with batch cooking. Previous experience in a similar role an advantage. Car owner/driver – Essential. Must have space for a manual wheelchair in the boot and be fir enough to be able to push a wheelchair when accessing the community.

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

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-977-475
About the Direct Payment Holder	A family-oriented woman living in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a warm, reliable, and enthusiastic female Personal Assistant to support her in living an active, fulfilling, and structured life. She is highly autistic, partially sighted, and has partial brain damage from birth. Support is needed both at home and in the community. This individual is full of energy, loves music, dancing, puzzles, and going on outings. At the same time, she values peace, routine, and a calm environment. She enjoys meaningful conversations, has a great sense of humour, and thrives on consistency and trust with the people around her.
Hours and rate of pay	Mondays & Tuesdays: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (outings and excursions) Wednesdays 4:00 PM – Mondays 10:00 AM: Live-in care provided through a rotating shift system (2–3 familiar PAs for consistency)
Location	HP3 (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 Adults • Introduction to first aid • Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…	Accompanying on walks, shopping trips, and community activities Supporting with exercise routines (e.g., light walking, dancing) Assistance with personal care, including washing and dressing Supporting with toileting in public spaces (e.g., ensuring cleanliness and hygiene) Full support with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry Monitoring food portions and encouraging a healthy, balanced lifestyle Assisting with reaching high places and general home safety Promoting a structured, happy, and peaceful home environment Providing companionship and emotional support throughout the day
Required skills and experience	Experience working with individuals with high-level autism A calm, compassionate, and patient nature Energetic, creative, and fun-loving, with a young-at-heart personality Ability to maintain consistent routines and respond to anxiety with reassurance Nutritional or fitness knowledge is an advantage Family-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude A car and valid driving license are preferred for outings and trips A non-driver may be considered if local and comfortable walking frequently

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 Care Assistant (EQUALITY ACT 2010 SCHEDULE 9, PART 1 APPLIES)
Job ref.	PUR-416-760
About me	A lady in her early sixties living with Multiple Sclerosis needs a Personal Assistant to support her in all areas of her personal, domestic 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 in Stevenage
Hours and rate of pay	09:00 to 10:30, and 16:00 to 19:30 Mon – Fri (25 hrs) with one, or possibly 2 carers, so we can be flexible. £16.00 per hour. we cover the 35 hours.
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…	Personal Requirements · Support to get in/out of bed or wheelchair · Support with dressing and undressing · Showering/bathing · Assistance with using the toilet · Assistance with hair, skin etc. · Physiotherapy exercises and movement of limbs as required. · Helping to administer medication. Domestic Needs · General domestic duties · General housework, including cleaning, dusting, hoovering · Preparation and cooking of meals and drinks and clearing up · Changing of bed linen · Laundry and ironing · Shopping and/or assistance with shopping · Assisting me to move around my home
The person I would like…	Ideally female needs to have worked with someone with severe physical disabilities. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b). Needs to be pro-active in terms of seeing what needs to be done and offering to do it. A confident driver who is and able to push a Wheelchair and drive a Motability Vehicle, which has an automatic gearbox, is preferred, but not essential. Needs to be reasonably ‘down to earth’ with a good sense of humour. Needs to be comfortable & confident with dogs.