{"id":15815,"date":"2026-05-20T22:50:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T22:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/?post_type=jobpost&p=15815"},"modified":"2026-05-20T22:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T22:50:17","slug":"carer-support-worker-st-albans-al1-pur-338-055","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/carer-support-worker-st-albans-al1-pur-338-055\/","title":{"rendered":"Carer \/Support Worker – St Albans (AL1) – PUR-338-055"},"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-338-055<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About me<\/strong><\/td>\nA young person with ADHD and autism is seeking a compassionate and patient Personal Assistant to provide support with social, leisure, and community-based activities. The client communicates using signing and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) and enjoys an active lifestyle, including ten-pin bowling, roller skating, tennis, cycling, football, gym activities, and spending time outdoors in nature.<\/p>\n

The client also experiences sensory needs and may have preferences around certain clothing items and environments. When feeling distressed or overwhelmed, they benefit from being given time and space to process emotions and regulate calmly. The ideal PA will be understanding, adaptable, and confident supporting communication and social interaction in a positive and encouraging way.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hours and rate of pay <\/strong><\/td>\n3 hours per week during school holidays<\/p>\n

1.5 hours per week during term time<\/p>\n

Days and times are flexible and can be negotiated for the right candidate<\/p>\n

\u00a314.00 \u2013 \u00a319.00 per hour depending on experience<\/p>\n

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Location<\/strong><\/td>\nSt Albans (AL1)<\/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

The ideal candidate will:<\/p>\n

Have experience supporting children or teenagers with SEND needs<\/p>\n

Be compassionate, patient, calm, and reliable<\/p>\n

Enjoy outdoor and leisure activities<\/p>\n

Be confident supporting communication and social development<\/p>\n

Be able to build a positive and trusting relationship<\/p>\n

A driver with access to their own vehicle would be ideal to support access to activities and the community.<\/p>\n

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The person I would like\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\nThe family is looking for someone with the right temperament, patience, and understanding to provide meaningful support and companionship. The successful PA will be enthusiastic, encouraging, and able to create a safe and enjoyable environment while helping the client build confidence and independence through activities they enjoy.<\/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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