{"id":15498,"date":"2026-02-19T15:38:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T15:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/?post_type=jobpost&p=15498"},"modified":"2026-02-19T15:38:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T15:38:57","slug":"carer-support-worker-hatfield-al10-pur-952-456","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/carer-support-worker-hatfield-al10-pur-952-456\/","title":{"rendered":"Carer \/Support Worker – Hatfield (AL10) – PUR-952-456"},"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-952-456<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About the Direct Payment Holder<\/strong><\/td>\nOur children are at a special school and have autism and learning difficulties and we require a personal assistant to assist them in all areas of personal and social life, both at home and in the community. Your role is to enable our children to lead an individual and independent life in their own home. So, whenever applicable teach them things and encourage rather than doing things for them. You must be reliable, able to work flexible hours, you must respect our privacy and understand the need for confidentiality. You will work under our direction you are accountable to us and you should respond to our requests.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hours and rate of pay <\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a313.50 to \u00a314 per hour depending on experience<\/p>\n

Up to 20 hours per week. Days and times to be agreed in advance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Location<\/strong><\/td>\nHatfield (AL10)<\/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>\nThe work involves some or all of the following tasks. Some tasks will be daily, others weekly. As their needs vary, it is important that you are flexible about the work and agree to undertake other reasonable tasks<\/p>\n

To help us with any chosen activity, inside or outside the home,<\/p>\n

\u2022 Assist to get into and out of car<\/p>\n

\u2022 Assist with getting to and taking part in social activities Personal Assistant\u2019s \u00a0\u00a0General Responsibilities<\/p>\n

\u2022 Respect our family<\/p>\n

\u2022 Arrive at the agreed time, ready to work<\/p>\n

\u2022 Give as much notice as possible if you are going to be late or can\u2019t come<\/p>\n

\u2022 Discuss any problems with us as soon as possible Respect our possessions \/equipment and use them only with our consent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Required skills and experience<\/strong><\/td>\nSupport with dressing and undressing<\/p>\n

Showering\/bathing<\/p>\n

Assistance with using the toilet and toilet training<\/p>\n

Assistance with hair, skin etc.<\/p>\n

My children do not have much awareness of danger, so you need to make sure that you hold their hands when walking in public busy places and places that are not secured with gates and fencing.<\/p>\n

Whilst in the home to ensure all doors are secure to ensure the children are unable to get out on their own.<\/p>\n

Keys must be removed from the doors<\/p>\n

My children need constant supervision to ensure their safety as they are likely to put objects in their month, climb on furniture, on windowsills and to the highest point on any climbing apparatus<\/p>\n

The children occasionally get overwhelmed and upset. You will need to guidance from us as to how to handle this.<\/p>\n

Preparation and cooking of food and drinks if required and clearing up<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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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