{"id":15648,"date":"2026-03-30T14:53:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T14:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/?post_type=jobpost&p=15648"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:53:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T14:53:12","slug":"personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-466-824","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-466-824\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker-PUR-466-824"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job ref. <\/strong><\/td>\nSupport Worker<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About the Direct Payment Holder<\/strong><\/td>\nJ is an 11\u2011year\u2011old boy who keeps himself busy and is constantly on the go. He loves Mickey Mouse and enjoys playing with his toys, especially those that are interactive or light up. J is very intelligent and has a strong logical approach to understanding and working things out. J communicates using a limited vocabulary.<\/p>\n

J has a diagnosis of Noonan Syndrome and is PEG\u2011fed via a pump.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hours and rate of pay \u00a0hours <\/strong><\/td>\nHourly rate of pay \u00a315.00. Support hours to be used flexibly during the weekend, mainly a Saturday and the school holidays, with the occasional evening.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\nMeldreth, South Cambridgeshire area<\/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

What you would be doing\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\nSupport J around the home and help keep him engaged in activities he enjoys.<\/p>\n

Provide support and assistance during mealtimes, as well as with personal care needs, including toileting and nappy changes. If support is provided in the evening, administering medication may be required.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Required skills and experience<\/strong><\/td>\nKnowledge and experience with PEG and pump feeding is desirable.<\/p>\n

We are looking for a soft, gentle, and patient individual with a bubbly personality and a kind, caring nature. Someone who is able to identify, understand, and manage changes in behaviour, and who is active and willing to engage in and\/or support activities.<\/p>\n

It is very important that you are reliable and have good timekeeping.<\/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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