{"id":15624,"date":"2026-03-26T10:24:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/?post_type=jobpost&p=15624"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:24:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:24:03","slug":"carer-support-worker","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/carer-support-worker\/","title":{"rendered":"Carer \/ Support Worker"},"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-921-923<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About the Direct Payment Holder<\/strong><\/td>\nA close-knit care team in St Albans is expanding to support a 25-year-old autistic adult with severe autism, learning difficulties, and anxiety. The goal is to help him increase his independence and confidence as part of his transition from family care to 24\/7 professional support in his own home.<\/p>\n

The individual requires 2:1 support<\/strong> at all times to ensure the safety of himself, his staff, and the wider community. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting adults with complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives.<\/p>\n

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Hours and rate of pay <\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a314.00 – \u00a317.33 per hour, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7am \u2013 5pm (20 hours per week)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\nSt Albans<\/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>\n <\/p>\n

Support daily routines and personal care (such as bathing and toileting, once trust has been established)<\/p>\n

Assist with meal preparation and food support<\/p>\n

Accompany and encourage participation in community activities and day centres<\/p>\n

Build a trusting, positive relationship through patience, consistency, and understanding<\/p>\n

Promote independence, communication, and engagement in enjoyable and meaningful activities<\/p>\n

Morning support and preparation for the day<\/p>\n

Attending activities such as day centres, swimming, the gym, or walks<\/p>\n

Preparing and serving meals<\/p>\n

Supporting with leisure activities such as football, live music, pantomimes, and outdoor events<\/p>\n

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

Must hold a UK driving licence<\/strong> (Motability car provided \u2013 small automatic)<\/p>\n

Must be a non-smoker<\/strong><\/p>\n

Willing to provide personal care<\/strong> (after relationship-building period)<\/p>\n

Comfortable preparing food and supporting with meals<\/p>\n

Flexible, reliable, patient, and professional<\/p>\n

Able to work as part of a dedicated team<\/p>\n

Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, or in 1:1 \/ 2:1 settings is desirable but not essential<\/p>\n

Willingness to learn and follow individual support and behaviour plans<\/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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