{"id":15249,"date":"2025-12-04T13:09:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T13:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/?post_type=jobpost&p=15249"},"modified":"2026-01-29T11:31:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T11:31:32","slug":"personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-bushey-wd19-pur-751-643","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-bushey-wd19-pur-751-643\/","title":{"rendered":"Carer \/Support Worker – Bushey (WD19) – PUR-751-643"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Carer \/Support Worker<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job ref. <\/strong><\/td>\nPUR-751-643<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About the Direct Payment Holder<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/p>\n

A 5-year-old boy in reception class at a mainstream school is looking for a warm, patient, and energetic Carer. He has a diagnosis of global developmental delay and ADHD<\/strong>. He is full of energy, loves to move, run, climb and jump, and has a brilliant sense of humour with excellent comic timing.<\/p>\n

He thrives on routine and enjoys being outdoors in nature, visiting the park, scootering, football, trampolining and swimming. He is also very happy playing at home with activities such as train sets, drawing, painting, baking, singing, dancing and music. He enjoys interactive play but can also play independently once settled.<\/p>\n

He experiences communication difficulties but is making great progress with the right support, particularly when encouraged and reminded to use his words. He benefits from preparation before transitions, reminders about what is happening now and next, and songs or rhymes to support routine changes. He needs help with emotional regulation, consistent boundaries, and reminders to keep safe in the community.<\/p>\n

He wears pull-ups but can use the toilet for both urine and bowel movements with reminders and a little support. He takes time to warm up to new people, so a gentle, patient approach will be essential as he can become anxious during separations from his mum<\/p>\n

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Hours and rate of pay <\/strong><\/td>\n8 hours per week<\/strong>, with potential for additional hours<\/p>\n

Weekends essential<\/strong>, with flexibility for other days\/times<\/p>\n

Hourly rate:<\/strong> \u00a318 per hour<\/p>\n

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Location<\/strong><\/td>\nBushey (WD19)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DBS\/Checks<\/strong><\/td>\nConfirmation of DBS check<\/p>\n

Right to Work and references will be needed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Training <\/strong><\/td>\nTraining will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Safeguarding Adults<\/p>\n

\u2022 Introduction to first aid<\/p>\n

\u2022 Health and Safety<\/p>\n

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What you would be doing\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\nBuilding a trusting, stable relationship through play, routine and gentle consistency<\/p>\n

Engaging in home-based play such as trains, cars, drawing, painting, baking, music and dancing<\/p>\n

Regular outings to local parks and outdoor activities<\/p>\n

Working towards walking to the local swimming pool and supporting him in the water (not an independent swimmer but loves swimming)<\/p>\n

Supporting his participation during camps, gymnastics classes or clubs where 1:1 attention helps<\/p>\n

Providing toileting reminders and support where needed<\/p>\n

Encouraging communication and language use during play and daily routines<\/p>\n

Supporting emotional regulation using calming tools, patience and reassurance<\/p>\n

Helping with transition reminders, routines and safety rules when outside<\/p>\n

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Required skills and experience<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/p>\n

Have experience working with SEND children<\/strong>, especially those with ADHD, high energy levels, or impulsive behaviour<\/p>\n

Be patient, calm, kind and consistent in their approach<\/p>\n

Be energetic, playful and comfortable with floor play and active outdoor activities<\/p>\n

Be reliable, emotionally attuned and committed to forming a long-term supportive relationship<\/p>\n

Be confident encouraging communication and supporting emotional regulation<\/p>\n

Be safety-aware and able to offer close supervision in the community<\/p>\n

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Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.<\/p>\n

* Sponsorship is not available for this role *<\/strong><\/p>\n

* No agencies please *<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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