{"id":15400,"date":"2026-01-28T14:09:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/?post_type=jobpost&p=15400"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:09:55","slug":"part-time-general-care-assistant-job-ref-pur-853-145","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/part-time-general-care-assistant-job-ref-pur-853-145\/","title":{"rendered":"Part time General Care Assistant-Job ref-PUR- 853-145"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Part time General Care Assistant<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job ref.<\/td>\nPUR- 853-145<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About me<\/td>\nI am a young man and I have a neurological condition called Friedreich\u2019s Ataxia. It means that I am wheelchair bound and struggle with everyday activities such as washing, dressing, preparing meals and going to the toilet. I also have limited vocal ability however I am able to communicate and conversate well. I have full cognitive function.<\/p>\n

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Hours and rate of pay<\/td>\nRate of Pay: Pending increase- will be discussed -SELF-EMPLOYED<\/p>\n

Hours: Monday \u2013 Friday (Part time hours -to be discussed)<\/p>\n

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Location<\/td>\nGreat Baddow, Chelmsford<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DBS\/Checks<\/td>\nConfirmation of DBS check<\/p>\n

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

What you would be doing\u2026<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support to maintain independence and daily routines.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Follow care plans, risk assessments and health and safety procedures.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist with light domestic tasks where appropriate (e.g. tidying, laundry)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assisting with meals, hydration and medication support.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Promote safe guarding, dignity, privacy and respect at all times.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maintaining clear communication with the PA, family and professionals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

The person I would like\u2026<\/td>\nSomeone caring, patient and compassionate, with great communication, observation and listening skills.<\/p>\n

Experience in care is essential however full training will be provided due to the complexity of my needs. You must have a full uk driving license and be able to drive a manual car.<\/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

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