{"id":15995,"date":"2026-07-24T11:45:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/?post_type=jobpost&p=15995"},"modified":"2026-07-24T11:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:45:25","slug":"carer-support-worker-cheshunt-en7-pur-308-426-2","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/carer-support-worker-cheshunt-en7-pur-308-426-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Carer \/Support Worker – Cheshunt (EN7) – PUR-308-426"},"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-308-426<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About me<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/p>\n

A kind, patient, and engaging Personal Assistant \/ Child Support Worker is required to support a bright, lively, and fun-loving 10-year-old child with cerebral palsy in a home-based setting within the EN7 area.<\/p>\n

The child has limited mobility, uses a wheelchair, and also crawls around the home. They have a vibrant personality, enjoy music and karaoke, and thrive when supported by someone warm, playful, and encouraging.<\/p>\n

This rewarding role is designed to support both the child and provide valuable respite for parents. The successful candidate will focus on building a positive and trusting relationship through fun, meaningful activities while ensuring safe and supportive care.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hours and rate of pay<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/p>\n

3\u20136 hours per week Mainly Saturdays (flexible)<\/p>\n

Additional 1\u20132 days during school holidays<\/p>\n

Hourly Rate:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a316 per hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Location<\/strong><\/td>\nCheshunt (EN7)<\/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\u00a0 Introduction to first aid<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Health and Safety<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

What you would be doing\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\nEngaging in play and enjoyable activities, particularly music and karaoke Providing general care, support, and supervision<\/p>\n

Occasionally assisting with toileting Supporting with occasional community outings<\/p>\n

Encouraging independence, confidence, and social interaction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

The person I would like\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\nMale or female applicants welcome Genuine enjoyment of working with children<\/p>\n

Warm, fun, patient, and understanding nature<\/p>\n

Calm and supportive approach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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 <\/td>\nPrevious care experience preferred<\/p>\n

Epilepsy awareness\/training beneficial (training can be provided) UK driving licence preferred but not essential<\/p>\n

This is an excellent opportunity for someone compassionate and energetic who would enjoy making a positive difference in the life of a cheerful, music-loving child while providing valued support to the family.<\/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

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  • Sponsorship is not available for this role *<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • No agencies please *<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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