{"id":15988,"date":"2026-07-22T13:09:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/?post_type=jobpost&#038;p=15988"},"modified":"2026-07-22T13:09:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:09:21","slug":"female-personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-523-008","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/female-personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-523-008\/","title":{"rendered":"Female Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker-PUR-523-008"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Female Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker<br \/>\nJob ref.<br \/>\nPUR- 523-008<br \/>\nAbout me<br \/>\nI am a working mum with a warm personality and a great sense of<br \/>\nhumour. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, inclusivity,<br \/>\nunderstanding and respect are important values to me and shape<br \/>\nthe way I connect with others.<br \/>\nI live with cerebral palsy, chronic fatigue and chronic pain, and I am<br \/>\nalso neurodivergent. These experiences have given me a unique<br \/>\nperspective, resilience and appreciation for the importance of the<br \/>\nright support.<br \/>\nI am a creative person who enjoys listening to music from my<br \/>\nextensive collection, playing computer games and taking part in<br \/>\nrole-playing activities. I also enjoy spending time with my family<br \/>\nand my pets. I am looking for a friendly, reliable and proactive<br \/>\nPersonal Assistant who can support me to maintain my<br \/>\nindependence and continue participating fully in family life.<br \/>\nHours and rate of<br \/>\npay<br \/>\nRate of pay: \u00a312.71 per hour<br \/>\nHours: 24 hours per week<br \/>\nShifts are typically around 4 hours per day, with working patterns to be<br \/>\ndiscussed and agreed with the successful applicant. Occasional flexibility may<br \/>\nbe required.<br \/>\nLocation<br \/>\nROWLEY REGIS B65<br \/>\nDBS\/Checks<br \/>\nConfirmation of DBS check<br \/>\nRight to Work and references will be needed.<br \/>\nWhat you would be<br \/>\ndoing\u2026<br \/>\n.- Supporting me with household chores and day-to-day domestic<br \/>\ntasks. &#8211; Assisting with shopping, errands and putting away deliveries. &#8211; Supporting with meal preparation and cooking. &#8211; Helping with laundry and household organisation. &#8211; Assisting with pet care for my two cats and tropical fish. &#8211; Providing support with dressing and occasionally showering. &#8211; Helping me maintain my independence and participate fully in<br \/>\nfamily life. &#8211; Occasionally assisting with light gardening and heavier household<br \/>\ntasks when required. &#8211; Using the Family Wall app to help keep household information,<br \/>\nshopping lists and schedules up to date.<\/p>\n<p>The person I would<br \/>\nlike\u2026- Kind, patient, understanding and respectful. &#8211; Reliable, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality. &#8211; Open-minded and comfortable supporting a member of the<br \/>\nLGBTQ+ community. &#8211; Proactive and able to use their own initiative while also<br \/>\ncommunicating openly when guidance is needed. &#8211; Organised and willing to use the Family Wall app to support<br \/>\nhousehold routines. &#8211; Comfortable around children. &#8211; Comfortable around animals, as I have two cats and tropical fish. &#8211; A driver with access to their own vehicle would be beneficial but is<br \/>\nnot essential.<br \/>\nI am looking for someone who can provide practical support while<br \/>\nmaintaining a positive, respectful and person-centred approach.<br \/>\nAs some personal care is involved, I would feel more comfortable with a female carer. This advert<br \/>\ncomplies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).<br \/>\nPlease send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role.<br \/>\nThank you.<br \/>\n* Sponsorship is not available for this role *<br \/>\n* No agencies please*<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Female Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker Job ref. PUR- 523-008 About me I am a working mum with a warm personality and a great sense of humour. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, inclusivity, understanding and respect are important values to me and shape the way I connect with others. 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