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Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Elstree (WD6) – PUR-005-937

Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker

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Posted 2 months ago

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-005-937
About the Direct Payment Holder	A young man who is nonverbal and communicates through facial expressions, body language, and PECs (Picture Exchange Communication System) to make choices. He has no awareness of danger, loves all kinds of music, and enjoys being out in the community. He has a physical disability and uses a wheelchair when outside.
Hours and rate of pay	£15.00 PAYE / £18.02 Self-employed ( 1-2 days per week, negotiable (ideally every other Sunday)
Location	Elstree (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…	Support the client in engaging in various activities, including using the iPad, sensory activities, and motor skills exercises Provide companionship and support, helping him enjoy his interests and hobbies
Required skills and experience	The PA will not be required to take the client out into the community for activities such as shopping, cinema, or gym Having a car and appropriate business insurance is preferable but not essential Male PA Some experience or understanding of disabilities Calm, caring, compassionate, patient, and a good understanding of the client’s needs

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-005-937 About the Direct Payment Holder A young man who is nonverbal and communicates through facial expressions, body language, and PECs (Picture E…

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-567-319
About the Direct Payment Holder	We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Personal Care Assistant to provide full-time support to a 19-year-old who is non-verbal, a full-time wheelchair user, and has some behavioural issues and requires hoisting for transfers. The role involves all aspects of personal care and daily assistance, along with helping to maintain an active, social lifestyle. The ideal candidate will be someone who can provide compassionate care, has experience with similar needs, and is ready to engage in daily outings, social activities, and adventures.
Hours and rate of pay	Monday – Friday 9am-3pm
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
What you would be doing…	Personal Care: Assistance with bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, and continence care Moving and Handling: Hoist training required, as the individual cannot weight-bear and relies on a hoist for all transfers Epilepsy Care: Must be trained (or willing to train) in epilepsy management, as occasional seizures occur Community and Social Support: Assist with taking the individual out for activities such as walks, social events, skiing, and other outdoor or recreational activities Driving: The PA must hold a clean, full UK driving licence to drive the family car for outings and appointments Animal Care: Must be comfortable around animals, as the family has a pet dog
Required skills and experience	Previous experience working with individuals who have complex care needs (epilepsy, hoisting, full personal care) Hoist and epilepsy management training or willingness to receive training A full UK driving licence with a clean record Flexible availability to cover around-the-clock care Comfortable around animals, especially dogs Energetic, active, and physically fit to support daily activities and outings Must have a positive attitude and be adaptable to changing situations Non smoker/Vapour

Female Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-114-877
About the Direct Payment Holder	A young person with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and Global Developmental Delay who is active and enjoys swimming, soft play, listening to nursery rhymes and counting songs would like a female You will PA to support in and around the home and when out in the community.
Hours and rate of pay hours	4 hours per week – days to be discussed £15 per hour
Location	Watford (WD25)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	You will support the young person out in the community to access activities. Play and engage with the young person in the family home. Support as a second adult on family trips into the community.
Required skills and experience	Seeking a kind and empathetic PA who has relevant previous experience Car owner/drive – Desirable

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-676-571
About the Direct Payment Holder	Seeking a female Personal Assistant (PA) to support an individual with multiple physical disabilities, including Hypermobility Syndrome (Ehlers Danlos), osteoarthritis, and chronic pain. The role involves providing personal care, helping with daily living tasks, and supporting social connections and activities.
Hours and rate of pay	2.5 hours every Friday. £13-£14 per hour for home-based tasks.  £14 per hour for outside activities.
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 / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…	Supporting with personal care, including showering, dressing, and undressing. Assisting with food preparation and light housework. Providing help with transfers, hair drying, and hospital or doctor visits. Facilitating family and social connections, acting as an advocate when needed (e.g., during speech difficulties). Assisting with activities, both in the home and out in the community (e.g., shopping, concerts).
Required skills and experience	Punctual, kind, and caring, with the ability to listen and follow directions. Flexible and adaptable, understanding that daily needs may vary due to pain levels and other factors. Comfortable around pets (there are goldfish in the home). Able to maintain and respect the specific organization of the client’s home. Willing to provide personal care. Must have your own vehicle with space for a foldable wheelchair and business insurance. Comfortable preparing food. Previous experience is not required, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref.	PUR-154-934
About the Direct Payment Holder	A young cheerful happy boy with Downs Syndrome and Autism is seeking a PA to support him with personal care, eating and drinking and keeping safe when accessing the community.
Hours and rate of pay hours	School holidays only – 4/5 hours per day – days can be agreed on depending on the activities attending
Location	Welwyn (AL6)
DBS/Checks	Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing…	The role involves providing care, planning stimulating activities, and supporting daily routines in a fun and structured way
Required skills and experience	Seeking a kind, patient, and reliable PA to support the young boy, who has Down syndrome and Autism. He enjoys outdoor activities and needs an enthusiastic companion to keep him engaged, encourage social interaction, and help develop independence. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN, be compassionate, proactive, and understanding of sensory and communication needs. Car owner/driver – essential

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)/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

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