{"id":15,"date":"2017-05-25T10:49:42","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T10:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2024-01-31T14:49:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:49:59","slug":"jobs_board","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs_board\/","title":{"rendered":"Jobs Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Welcome to the Purple Jobs Board. Here you can find and search and apply for PA\/Carer jobs. <\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are a Direct Payment holder, you can place an advert on this site by contacting the employment advice and guidance team at <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"color: #000000;\">info@purple-dpss.co.uk or by telephone on 01245 392300.<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Thank you.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><br \/>\n<div class=\"sjb-page\">\r\n<!-- Start: Jobs Listing Wrapper -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Filters\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"sjb-filters sjb-filters-v1\">\r\n        <form class=\"filters-form\" 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       <div class=\"row sjb-list-row\">\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-5 col-sm-12\">\r\n    <div class=\"job-info\">\r\n        <h4>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/female-personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-877-955\/\">\r\n                <span class=\"job-title\">Female Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker-PUR-877-955<\/span>            <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/h4>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Type\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">    \r\n            <div class=\"job-type\"><i class=\"fa  fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Personal Assistant, Support Worker<\/div>\r\n     \r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Type -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job's Location\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-location\"><i class=\"fa  fa-map-marker\"><\/i>Doncaster<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job's Location -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Posted Date\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-date\"><i class=\"fa  fa-calendar-check\"><\/i>Posted 7 hours ago<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Posted Date -->\r\n\r\n                        \n                    <\/div> \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n\n        \r\n    <!-- View more content start\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n    \r\n<!-- View long content start \r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"sjb_more_content\" id=\"sjb_more_content_15767\">\r\n    <table width=\"624\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\"><strong>Female Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\">Job ref.<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">PUR-877-955<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\">About me<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">I live in the community in my own home, with no access to the outside due to my health conditions. My main diagnosis is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (diagnosed in 2008) which means I suffer from excruciating pain daily. This means I am largely bedbound and I am unable to carry out daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, organising my home etc. With the right support in place, I wish to improve my health as much as possible, to the point of being able to spend time outside my home as I love the outdoors. Whilst I am bedbound I spend my time, watching true crime documentaries, YouTube videos and have interest in the Health and Beauty industry as this is what I did before my diagnosis.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\">Hours and rate of pay<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">\u00a315 per hour \u2013 double rate on bank holidays\r\n\r\n2x staff members and a bank.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe two PA's with the permanent position would be sharing the hours equally.. on a 'rolling rota' of 3 shifts one week and 4 shifts another week- alternating between the 2 staff members.\r\n\r\n7-hour shifts starting at 1 pm till 08:30pm (30 min unpaid lunch break)\r\n\r\nWe are happy to discuss other shift pattern options with the applicant also.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\">Location<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Thorne, Doncaster (DN8)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\">DBS\/Checks<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Confirmation of DBS check\r\n\r\nRight to Work and references will be needed.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\">What you would be doing\u2026<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">You will be supporting me with daily living including personal care, light household chores, cooking, shopping and accessing the community and support with socialising.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\">The person I would like\u2026<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">I am looking for a female PA, 30+, who is organised, kind and compassionate. A PA who knows how to run a household alongside me as I am unable to do this for myself. Someone who is confident, and who enjoys spending time with the people they support\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou must have\u00a0 previous experience with adults who have a physical health disability.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCar owner\/driver \u2013 essential\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>As some personal care is involved, I would feel more comfortable with a female carer. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).<\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.\r\n\r\n<strong>Application questions (please answer in your covering letter)<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>What days\/times are you available each week, and are you able to commit to these on an ongoing basis?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do you have any existing regular commitments that would prevent you from working the agreed hours? (If yes, please explain in general terms.)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do you drive and have regular access to your own car for this role? (Essential)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n<p style=\"background: white;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #2d2d2d;\">* Sponsorship is not available for this role *<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"background: white;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #2d2d2d;\">* No agencies please *<\/span><\/b><\/p>    \r\n<!-- Start Job Features\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"job-features\">\r\n    \r\n    <table class=\"table\">\r\n        <tbody>\r\n            \r\n                        <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Features -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nView long content end  -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- View more content end\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- Start Job Short Description \r\n    ================================================== -->\r\n    <div class=\"job-description\">\r\n        <div id=\"sjb_less_content_15767\"><p>Female Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker Job ref. PUR-877-955 About me I live in the community in my own home, with no access to the outside due to my health conditions. My main diagnosis is Comp...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sjb-apply-now-btn\"><p><p><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" id=\"quick-apply-btn\" class=\"btn btn-primary \" job_id=\"15767\">Quick Apply <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/female-personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-877-955\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary \">Read More<\/a><\/p><div class=\"sjb-view-less-btn\" id=\"sjb_view_less_btn_15767\"><a data-id=\"15767\" class=\"sjb_view_less_btn sjb_view_more_btn\">View less<\/a><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\r\n    <!-- ==================================================\r\n    End Job Short Description  -->\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ==================================================\nEnd Jobs List View -->\n\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Start Jobs List View \n================================================== -->\n<div class=\"list-data\">\n    <div class=\"v1 sjb-job-15766\">   \n        \n        <!-- Jobs List view header -->\n        <header>\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                \r\n<!-- Start Company Logo\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-2 hidden-xs\">\r\n    <div class=\"company-logo\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-140-837\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-job-board\/public\/images\/company.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"sjb-img-responsive \" id=\"\"\/><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Company Logo -->\r\n\r\n    \n                <div class=\"col-md-11 col-sm-12\">\n                    <div class=\"row sjb-list-row\">\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-5 col-sm-12\">\r\n    <div class=\"job-info\">\r\n        <h4>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-140-837\/\">\r\n                <span class=\"job-title\">Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker-PUR-140-837<\/span>            <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/h4>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Type\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">    \r\n            <div class=\"job-type\"><i class=\"fa  fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Support Worker<\/div>\r\n     \r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Type -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job's Location\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-location\"><i class=\"fa  fa-map-marker\"><\/i>Cambridgeshire<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job's Location -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Posted Date\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-date\"><i class=\"fa  fa-calendar-check\"><\/i>Posted 10 hours ago<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Posted Date -->\r\n\r\n                        \n                    <\/div> \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n\n        \r\n    <!-- View more content start\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n    \r\n<!-- View long content start \r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"sjb_more_content\" id=\"sjb_more_content_15766\">\r\n    <table width=\"624\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\"><strong>Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Job ref. <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Support Worker-PUR-140-837<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>About the Direct Payment Holder<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">J is a happy and active 16 year old, with a love for Football, Formula One and Westling. J enjoys playing on his Computer or Play Station or being outside.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJ has a diagnosis of Koolen-de Vries Syndrome and a Learning Disability.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Hours and rate of pay \u00a0hours <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">\u00a313.00 per hour, 3.5 hours to be utilised in one session, every two weeks.\r\n\r\nAn Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">South Cambridgeshire - SG8 area<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>DBS\/Checks<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Confirmation of DBS check\r\n\r\nRight to Work and references will be needed.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>What you would be doing\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Supporting with getting J out in the community, visiting the park or participating in other activities outside, helping to boost confidence, to broaden his interests and support to develop his independence skills.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Required skills and experience<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">It\u2019s important that you are reliable and have good timekeeping. A bubbly personality with a good sense of humour, along with a kind and caring nature. You should be active and happy to get involved in the things J enjoys, and having similar interests would be a plus. Some knowledge or experience of Koolen\u2011de Vries Syndrome would be great, but it isn\u2019t essential.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.\r\n\r\n<strong>* Sponsorship is not available for this role *<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>* No agencies please *<\/strong>    \r\n<!-- Start Job Features\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"job-features\">\r\n    \r\n    <table class=\"table\">\r\n        <tbody>\r\n            \r\n                        <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Features -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nView long content end  -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- View more content end\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- Start Job Short Description \r\n    ================================================== -->\r\n    <div class=\"job-description\">\r\n        <div id=\"sjb_less_content_15766\"><p>Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker Job ref. Support Worker-PUR-140-837 About the Direct Payment Holder J is a happy and active 16 year old, with a love for Football, Formula One and Westling. J en...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sjb-apply-now-btn\"><p><p><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" id=\"quick-apply-btn\" class=\"btn btn-primary \" job_id=\"15766\">Quick Apply <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-140-837\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary \">Read More<\/a><\/p><div class=\"sjb-view-less-btn\" id=\"sjb_view_less_btn_15766\"><a data-id=\"15766\" class=\"sjb_view_less_btn sjb_view_more_btn\">View less<\/a><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\r\n    <!-- ==================================================\r\n    End Job Short Description  -->\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ==================================================\nEnd Jobs List View -->\n\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Start Jobs List View \n================================================== -->\n<div class=\"list-data\">\n    <div class=\"v1 sjb-job-15764\">   \n        \n        <!-- Jobs List view header -->\n        <header>\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                \r\n<!-- Start Company Logo\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-2 hidden-xs\">\r\n    <div class=\"company-logo\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/carer-support-worker-letchworth-sg6-pur-303-808\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-job-board\/public\/images\/company.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"sjb-img-responsive \" id=\"\"\/><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Company Logo -->\r\n\r\n    \n                <div class=\"col-md-11 col-sm-12\">\n                    <div class=\"row sjb-list-row\">\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-5 col-sm-12\">\r\n    <div class=\"job-info\">\r\n        <h4>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/carer-support-worker-letchworth-sg6-pur-303-808\/\">\r\n                <span class=\"job-title\">Carer \/Support Worker &#8211; Letchworth  (SG6) &#8211; PUR-303-808<\/span>            <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/h4>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Type\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">    \r\n            <div class=\"job-type\"><i class=\"fa  fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker<\/div>\r\n     \r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Type -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job's Location\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-location\"><i class=\"fa  fa-map-marker\"><\/i>Herts<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job's Location -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Posted Date\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-date\"><i class=\"fa  fa-calendar-check\"><\/i>Posted 10 hours ago<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Posted Date -->\r\n\r\n                        \n                    <\/div> \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n\n        \r\n    <!-- View more content start\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n    \r\n<!-- View long content start \r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"sjb_more_content\" id=\"sjb_more_content_15764\">\r\n    <table width=\"624\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\"><strong>Carer \/Support Worker<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Job ref. <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">PUR-303-808<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>About the Direct Payment Holder<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA family in Letchworth is seeking a calm, patient and confident Personal Assistant to support their son, who has just turned 11 years old. He has diagnoses of autism and ADHD and is physically fit and healthy. He is verbal, using short sentences, and can usually make his wants and needs known.\r\n\r\nHe is generally a happy and energetic boy, with vocal stims at times though has little sense of danger. He enjoys being outdoors, swimming and bowling and, trampolining (including using a trampoline at home), climbing, visiting parks, and going out in the car. He also enjoys cafes (especially cake!), petting farms, going splashing in water and watching familiar TV programmes such as Andy\u2019s Prehistoric Adventures, Gigglebiz and Postman Pat.\r\n\r\nHe can be tactile with people he knows well, on his own terms. He dislikes sudden loud noises (such as shouting) and loud singing,but enjoys singing along to familiar nursery rhymes and children\u2019s TV songs. He uses stimming behaviours such as clapping and vocal noises to regulate himself, particularly in busy or unfamiliar environments.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Hours and rate of pay <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">4 hours per week\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDays and times are flexible, though Saturday afternoons are ideal\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Letchworth\u00a0 (SG6)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>DBS\/Checks<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Confirmation of DBS check\r\n\r\nRight to Work and references will be needed.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Training <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:\r\n\r\n\u2022 Introduction to first aid\r\n\r\n\u2022 Health and Safety \/ Moving and handling\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>What you would be doing\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Providing <strong>1:1 support<\/strong> at home and in the community\r\n\r\nTaking him out in the car to places he enjoys, such as:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Parks (especially playgrounds with swings!)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Caf\u00e9s<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Swimming<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Petting farms<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nSupporting his safety when out, including use of a <strong>wrist strap<\/strong> to prevent him running off (training provided)\r\n\r\nSupporting with <strong>toileting<\/strong>, including accompanying him to the toilet, helping with clothing, and wiping when needed\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemaining calm and supportive if he becomes upset or escalated, allowing him space and time to self-regulate\r\n\r\nBeing attentive to sensory needs and environmental triggers (especially sudden loud noises)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Required skills and experience<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Experience working with <strong>children with autism and\/or ADHD<\/strong>, particularly those who may become distressed or escalate physically\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCalm, patient, unflappable\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAble to remain quiet and nearby (without touching) when the child is upset, allowing him to calm and regulate himself\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhysically able as he can be bouncy and quite strong\r\n\r\nComfortable supporting with <strong>personal care<\/strong>, including toileting and occasional use of pull-ups\r\n\r\nMust <strong>drive and have access to own car<\/strong>, as the child enjoys car journeys\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMale or female applicants welcome\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.\r\n\r\n<strong>* Sponsorship is not available for this role *<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>* No agencies please *<\/strong>    \r\n<!-- Start Job Features\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"job-features\">\r\n    \r\n    <table class=\"table\">\r\n        <tbody>\r\n            \r\n                        <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Features -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nView long content end  -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- View more content end\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- Start Job Short Description \r\n    ================================================== -->\r\n    <div class=\"job-description\">\r\n        <div id=\"sjb_less_content_15764\"><p>Carer \/Support Worker Job ref. PUR-303-808 About the Direct Payment Holder &nbsp; A family in Letchworth is seeking a calm, patient and confident Personal Assistant to support their son, who has just ...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sjb-apply-now-btn\"><p><p><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" id=\"quick-apply-btn\" class=\"btn btn-primary \" job_id=\"15764\">Quick Apply <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/carer-support-worker-letchworth-sg6-pur-303-808\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary \">Read More<\/a><\/p><div class=\"sjb-view-less-btn\" id=\"sjb_view_less_btn_15764\"><a data-id=\"15764\" class=\"sjb_view_less_btn sjb_view_more_btn\">View less<\/a><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\r\n    <!-- ==================================================\r\n    End Job Short Description  -->\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ==================================================\nEnd Jobs List View -->\n\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Start Jobs List View \n================================================== -->\n<div class=\"list-data\">\n    <div class=\"v1 sjb-job-15757\">   \n        \n        <!-- Jobs List view header -->\n        <header>\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                \r\n<!-- Start Company Logo\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-2 hidden-xs\">\r\n    <div class=\"company-logo\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-equality-act-2010-schedule-9-part-1-applies-pur-493-780\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-job-board\/public\/images\/company.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"sjb-img-responsive \" id=\"\"\/><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Company Logo -->\r\n\r\n    \n                <div class=\"col-md-11 col-sm-12\">\n                    <div class=\"row sjb-list-row\">\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-5 col-sm-12\">\r\n    <div class=\"job-info\">\r\n        <h4>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-equality-act-2010-schedule-9-part-1-applies-pur-493-780\/\">\r\n                <span class=\"job-title\">Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker &#8211; (EQUALITY ACT 2010 SCHEDULE 9, PART 1 APPLIES)-PUR-493-780<\/span>            <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/h4>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Type\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">    \r\n            <div class=\"job-type\"><i class=\"fa  fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Personal Assistant, Support Worker<\/div>\r\n     \r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Type -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job's Location\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-location\"><i class=\"fa  fa-map-marker\"><\/i>Tipton<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job's Location -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Posted Date\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-date\"><i class=\"fa  fa-calendar-check\"><\/i>Posted 12 hours ago<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Posted Date -->\r\n\r\n                        \n                    <\/div> \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n\n        \r\n    <!-- View more content start\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n    \r\n<!-- View long content start \r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"sjb_more_content\" id=\"sjb_more_content_15757\">\r\n    <table width=\"624\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\">Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker - <strong>(EQUALITY ACT 2010 SCHEDULE 9, PART 1 APPLIES)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"179\">Job ref.<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"445\">PUR-493-780<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"179\">About me<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"445\">\u00a0I am a lady in her 70\u2019s who is registered blind, easy going and am a real people person. I am seeking a PA to support me with attending appointments, supporting with light household chores and some meal prep.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"179\">Hours and rate of pay<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"445\">Hours to be discussed (regular weekly hours, with occasional additional hours by agreement).\r\n\r\nApplicants must be able to commit to agreed shifts and provide as much notice as possible if unforeseen circumstances arise.\r\n\r\n\u00a312.71 per hour.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"179\">Location<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"445\">Tipton (DY4)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"179\">DBS\/Checks<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"445\">Confirmation of DBS check\r\n\r\nRight to Work and references will be needed.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"179\">What you would be doing\u2026<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"445\">You will be supporting me to attend various appointments as well as light household chores and some light meal prep.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"179\">The person I would like\u2026<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"445\">Seeking a female PA, ideally with previous experience, however, not essential.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAn easy going person who is comfortable around people and happy to chat.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCar owner\/driver essential\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nReliable and punctual, with a track record of good attendance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAble to commit to the agreed hours on an ongoing basis.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA mature, professional approach (calm, considerate, respectful, and able to use good judgement).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGood communicator (especially if running late or if plans change), and comfortable working one-to-one.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nI would feel more comfortable with a female carer. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).\r\n\r\n<strong>Application questions (please answer in your covering letter)<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>What days\/times are you available each week, and are you able to commit to these on an ongoing basis?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do you have any existing regular commitments that would prevent you from working the agreed hours? (If yes, please explain in general terms.)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>This role involves attending appointments and occasional short-notice changes. What notice period can you usually accommodate for schedule changes?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do you drive and have regular access to your own car for this role? (Essential)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Please confirm you are able to provide two references and consent to the required checks (DBS and right to work).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nPlease send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.\r\n\r\n<strong>* Sponsorship is not available for this role *<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>* No agencies please *<\/strong>    \r\n<!-- Start Job Features\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"job-features\">\r\n    \r\n    <table class=\"table\">\r\n        <tbody>\r\n            \r\n                        <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Features -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nView long content end  -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- View more content end\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- Start Job Short Description \r\n    ================================================== -->\r\n    <div class=\"job-description\">\r\n        <div id=\"sjb_less_content_15757\"><p>Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker &#8211; (EQUALITY ACT 2010 SCHEDULE 9, PART 1 APPLIES) Job ref. PUR-493-780 About me \u00a0I am a lady in her 70\u2019s who is registered blind, easy going and am a rea...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sjb-apply-now-btn\"><p><p><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" id=\"quick-apply-btn\" class=\"btn btn-primary \" job_id=\"15757\">Quick Apply <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-equality-act-2010-schedule-9-part-1-applies-pur-493-780\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary \">Read More<\/a><\/p><div class=\"sjb-view-less-btn\" id=\"sjb_view_less_btn_15757\"><a data-id=\"15757\" class=\"sjb_view_less_btn sjb_view_more_btn\">View less<\/a><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\r\n    <!-- ==================================================\r\n    End Job Short Description  -->\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ==================================================\nEnd Jobs List View -->\n\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Start Jobs List View \n================================================== -->\n<div class=\"list-data\">\n    <div class=\"v1 sjb-job-15754\">   \n        \n        <!-- Jobs List view header -->\n        <header>\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                \r\n<!-- Start Company Logo\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-2 hidden-xs\">\r\n    <div class=\"company-logo\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-958-637\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-job-board\/public\/images\/company.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"sjb-img-responsive \" id=\"\"\/><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Company Logo -->\r\n\r\n    \n                <div class=\"col-md-11 col-sm-12\">\n                    <div class=\"row sjb-list-row\">\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-5 col-sm-12\">\r\n    <div class=\"job-info\">\r\n        <h4>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-958-637\/\">\r\n                <span class=\"job-title\">Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker-PUR-958-637<\/span>            <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/h4>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Type\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">    \r\n            <div class=\"job-type\"><i class=\"fa  fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Support Worker<\/div>\r\n     \r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Type -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job's Location\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-location\"><i class=\"fa  fa-map-marker\"><\/i>Cambridgeshire, March<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job's Location -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Posted Date\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-date\"><i class=\"fa  fa-calendar-check\"><\/i>Posted 5 days ago<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Posted Date -->\r\n\r\n                        \n                    <\/div> \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n\n        \r\n    <!-- View more content start\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n    \r\n<!-- View long content start \r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"sjb_more_content\" id=\"sjb_more_content_15754\">\r\n    <table width=\"624\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\"><strong>Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Job ref. <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Support Worker<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>About the Direct Payment Holder<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">J is a very energetic and active 9\u2011year\u2011old boy who enjoys arts and crafts, playing with and identifying logos, being outdoors, trampolining, swimming, and seeking a high level of sensory input. J responds well and is generally more comfortable in the company of females.\r\n\r\nJ has a diagnosis of autism and ADHD and is non\u2011verbal. Due to communication difficulties, he can sometimes display challenging behaviours.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Hours and rate of pay \u00a0hours <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">2 hours every Saturday - \u00a313.00 per hour<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">March, PE15 area<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>DBS\/Checks<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Confirmation of DBS check\r\n\r\nRight to Work and references will be needed.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>What you would be doing\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Support J around the home initially, keeping him engaged in activities he enjoys, with the possibility of gradually building up to taking him out into the community, visiting the park or participating in other activities. This includes helping J to broaden his interests and supporting him to socialise with other young people in a structured and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nSupporting and assisting with personal care needs, including toileting and nappy changes.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Required skills and experience<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Experience of working with neurodiverse children, with an awareness and understanding of changes in behaviour.\r\n\r\nA patient individual with a bubbly personality and a kind, caring nature. Able to be active and willing to engage in interactive activities.\r\n\r\nIt is very important that you are reliable and have good timekeeping\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.\r\n\r\n<strong>* Sponsorship is not available for this role *<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>* No agencies please *<\/strong>    \r\n<!-- Start Job Features\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"job-features\">\r\n    \r\n    <table class=\"table\">\r\n        <tbody>\r\n            \r\n                        <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Features -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nView long content end  -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- View more content end\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- Start Job Short Description \r\n    ================================================== -->\r\n    <div class=\"job-description\">\r\n        <div id=\"sjb_less_content_15754\"><p>Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker Job ref. Support Worker About the Direct Payment Holder J is a very energetic and active 9\u2011year\u2011old boy who enjoys arts and crafts, playing with and identify...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sjb-apply-now-btn\"><p><p><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" id=\"quick-apply-btn\" class=\"btn btn-primary \" job_id=\"15754\">Quick Apply <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-958-637\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary \">Read More<\/a><\/p><div class=\"sjb-view-less-btn\" id=\"sjb_view_less_btn_15754\"><a data-id=\"15754\" class=\"sjb_view_less_btn sjb_view_more_btn\">View less<\/a><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\r\n    <!-- ==================================================\r\n    End Job Short Description  -->\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ==================================================\nEnd Jobs List View -->\n\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Start Jobs List View \n================================================== -->\n<div class=\"list-data\">\n    <div class=\"v1 sjb-job-15753\">   \n        \n        <!-- Jobs List view header -->\n        <header>\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                \r\n<!-- Start Company Logo\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-2 hidden-xs\">\r\n    <div class=\"company-logo\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-437-768\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-job-board\/public\/images\/company.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"sjb-img-responsive \" id=\"\"\/><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Company Logo -->\r\n\r\n    \n                <div class=\"col-md-11 col-sm-12\">\n                    <div class=\"row sjb-list-row\">\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-5 col-sm-12\">\r\n    <div class=\"job-info\">\r\n        <h4>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-437-768\/\">\r\n                <span class=\"job-title\">Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker-PUR-437-768<\/span>            <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/h4>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Type\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">    \r\n            <div class=\"job-type\"><i class=\"fa  fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Personal Assistant, Support Worker<\/div>\r\n     \r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Type -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job's Location\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-location\"><i class=\"fa  fa-map-marker\"><\/i>Cambridgeshire<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job's Location -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Posted Date\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-date\"><i class=\"fa  fa-calendar-check\"><\/i>Posted 5 days ago<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Posted Date -->\r\n\r\n                        \n                    <\/div> \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n\n        \r\n    <!-- View more content start\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n    \r\n<!-- View long content start \r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"sjb_more_content\" id=\"sjb_more_content_15753\">\r\n    <table width=\"624\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\"><strong>Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Job ref. <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">\u00a0Support Worker \u2013 PUR-437-768<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>About the Direct Payment Holder<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">\u00a0L is a happy 23 year old lad who is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a learning disability.\r\n\r\nL follows Formula 1 he enjoys going to the cinema, garden centre and shopping for clothes.\u00a0 L also goes to drama club.\u00a0 In his downtime he enjoys relaxing with his girlfriend and her family and hanging out with his friends and his brother.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Hours and rate of pay \u00a0hours <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">\u00a03 hours per week \u2013 Saturday or Monday\r\n\r\n\u00a315 per hour<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">\u00a0Burwell - CB25<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>DBS\/Checks<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Confirmation of DBS check\r\n\r\nRight to Work and references will be needed.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>What you would be doing\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">\u00a0Supporting with travel training such as using the bus understanding timetables and paying fares.\r\n\r\nSupporting L to understand the value of money.\r\n\r\nOrdering\/paying for drinks and food.\r\n\r\nGenerally expanding knowledge of life skills.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Required skills and experience<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">\u00a0If you have experience of supporting others in the community this would be preferred but is not essential, if you have lived experience of supporting someone in your family we would also like to hear from you.\r\n\r\nWe are looking for a cheerful and enthusiastic support worker who enjoys community based activities.\u00a0 Someone who will interact with L and be encouraging to promote independence and improve &amp; develop skills.\u00a0 If you have similar interests that would be great.\r\n\r\nL responds well to routine so good time keeping skills are important.\r\n\r\nA driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role \u2013 mileage money will be paid.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.\r\n\r\n<strong>* Sponsorship is not available for this role *<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>* No agencies please *<\/strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;    \r\n<!-- Start Job Features\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"job-features\">\r\n    \r\n    <table class=\"table\">\r\n        <tbody>\r\n            \r\n                        <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Features -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nView long content end  -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- View more content end\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- Start Job Short Description \r\n    ================================================== -->\r\n    <div class=\"job-description\">\r\n        <div id=\"sjb_less_content_15753\"><p>Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker Job ref. \u00a0Support Worker \u2013 PUR-437-768 About the Direct Payment Holder \u00a0L is a happy 23 year old lad who is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) an...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sjb-apply-now-btn\"><p><p><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" id=\"quick-apply-btn\" class=\"btn btn-primary \" job_id=\"15753\">Quick Apply <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-437-768\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary \">Read More<\/a><\/p><div class=\"sjb-view-less-btn\" id=\"sjb_view_less_btn_15753\"><a data-id=\"15753\" class=\"sjb_view_less_btn sjb_view_more_btn\">View less<\/a><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\r\n    <!-- ==================================================\r\n    End Job Short Description  -->\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ==================================================\nEnd Jobs List View -->\n\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Start Jobs List View \n================================================== -->\n<div class=\"list-data\">\n    <div class=\"v1 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href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-697-689\/\">\r\n                <span class=\"job-title\">Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker-PUR-697-689<\/span>            <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/h4>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Type\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">    \r\n            <div class=\"job-type\"><i class=\"fa  fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Personal Assistant, Support Worker<\/div>\r\n     \r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Type -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job's Location\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-location\"><i class=\"fa  fa-map-marker\"><\/i>Cambridgeshire<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job's Location -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Posted Date\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-date\"><i class=\"fa  fa-calendar-check\"><\/i>Posted 5 days ago<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Posted Date -->\r\n\r\n                        \n                    <\/div> \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n\n        \r\n    <!-- View more content start\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n    \r\n<!-- View long content start \r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"sjb_more_content\" id=\"sjb_more_content_15752\">\r\n    <table width=\"624\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\"><strong>Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Job ref. <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">PUR-697-689<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>About the Direct Payment Holder<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">7 year old young person with a diagnosis of Autism and is non-verbal.\r\n\r\nU enjoys keeping active and engaged with trips to the park, going for walks and when at home, reading playing with puzzles and fun in the garden.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Hours and rate of pay \u00a0hours <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Pay rate \u2013 \u00a313.00 per hour\r\n\r\nTerm time \u2013 7 hours per week\r\n\r\nSchool holidays \u2013 10 hours per week\r\n\r\nWeekend support \u2013 2 hours every Saturday\r\n\r\nAdditional hours also available to be used flexibly \u2013 To be discussed and agreed upon with the family\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAn Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">CB3 area<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>DBS\/Checks<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Confirmation of DBS check\r\n\r\nRight to Work and references will be needed.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>What you would be doing\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Supporting with keeping U active and engaged whether that be trips to the park or other planned activities. Helping to develop communication and social skills.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Required skills and experience<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Knowledge\/Experience of working with Neurodiverse children.\r\n\r\nIt is very important that you are reliable, have good timekeeping, strong and communication skills.\r\n\r\nA bubbly personality, a good sense of humour, and a kind and caring nature, active and willing to be in interactive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.\r\n\r\n<strong>* Sponsorship is not available for this role *<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>* No agencies please *<\/strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;    \r\n<!-- Start Job Features\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"job-features\">\r\n    \r\n    <table class=\"table\">\r\n        <tbody>\r\n            \r\n                        <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Features -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nView long content end  -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- View more content end\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- Start Job Short Description \r\n    ================================================== -->\r\n    <div class=\"job-description\">\r\n        <div id=\"sjb_less_content_15752\"><p>Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker Job ref. PUR-697-689 About the Direct Payment Holder 7 year old young person with a diagnosis of Autism and is non-verbal. U enjoys keeping active and engaged wi...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sjb-apply-now-btn\"><p><p><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" id=\"quick-apply-btn\" class=\"btn btn-primary \" job_id=\"15752\">Quick Apply <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-697-689\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary \">Read More<\/a><\/p><div class=\"sjb-view-less-btn\" id=\"sjb_view_less_btn_15752\"><a data-id=\"15752\" class=\"sjb_view_less_btn sjb_view_more_btn\">View less<\/a><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\r\n    <!-- ==================================================\r\n    End Job Short Description  -->\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ==================================================\nEnd Jobs List View -->\n\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Start Jobs List View \n================================================== -->\n<div class=\"list-data\">\n    <div class=\"v1 sjb-job-15751\">   \n        \n        <!-- Jobs List view header -->\n        <header>\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                \r\n<!-- Start Company Logo\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-2 hidden-xs\">\r\n    <div class=\"company-logo\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-466-824\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-job-board\/public\/images\/company.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"sjb-img-responsive \" id=\"\"\/><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Company Logo -->\r\n\r\n    \n                <div class=\"col-md-11 col-sm-12\">\n                    <div class=\"row sjb-list-row\">\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-5 col-sm-12\">\r\n    <div class=\"job-info\">\r\n        <h4>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-466-824\/\">\r\n                <span class=\"job-title\">Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker-PUR-466-824<\/span>            <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/h4>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Type\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">    \r\n            <div class=\"job-type\"><i class=\"fa  fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Support Worker<\/div>\r\n     \r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Type -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job's Location\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-location\"><i class=\"fa  fa-map-marker\"><\/i>Cambridgeshire, South Cambridgeshire<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job's Location -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Posted Date\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-date\"><i class=\"fa  fa-calendar-check\"><\/i>Posted 5 days ago<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Posted Date -->\r\n\r\n                        \n                    <\/div> \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n\n        \r\n    <!-- View more content start\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n    \r\n<!-- View long content start \r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"sjb_more_content\" id=\"sjb_more_content_15751\">\r\n    <table width=\"624\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\"><strong>Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Job ref. <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Support Worker<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>About the Direct Payment Holder<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">J 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.\r\n\r\nJ has a diagnosis of Noonan Syndrome and is PEG\u2011fed via a pump.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Hours and rate of pay \u00a0hours <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Hourly 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>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Meldreth, South Cambridgeshire area<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>DBS\/Checks<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Confirmation of DBS check\r\n\r\nRight to Work and references will be needed.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>What you would be doing\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Support J around the home and help keep him engaged in activities he enjoys.\r\n\r\nProvide 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>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Required skills and experience<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Knowledge and experience with PEG and pump feeding is desirable.\r\n\r\nWe 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.\r\n\r\nIt is very important that you are reliable and have good timekeeping.\r\n\r\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.\r\n\r\n<strong>* Sponsorship is not available for this role *<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>* No agencies please *<\/strong>    \r\n<!-- Start Job Features\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"job-features\">\r\n    \r\n    <table class=\"table\">\r\n        <tbody>\r\n            \r\n                        <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Features -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nView long content end  -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- View more content end\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- Start Job Short Description \r\n    ================================================== -->\r\n    <div class=\"job-description\">\r\n        <div id=\"sjb_less_content_15751\"><p>Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker Job ref. Support Worker About the Direct Payment Holder J is an 11\u2011year\u2011old boy who keeps himself busy and is constantly on the go. He loves Mickey Mouse and...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sjb-apply-now-btn\"><p><p><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" id=\"quick-apply-btn\" class=\"btn btn-primary \" job_id=\"15751\">Quick Apply <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-466-824\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary \">Read More<\/a><\/p><div class=\"sjb-view-less-btn\" id=\"sjb_view_less_btn_15751\"><a data-id=\"15751\" class=\"sjb_view_less_btn sjb_view_more_btn\">View less<\/a><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\r\n    <!-- ==================================================\r\n    End Job Short Description  -->\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ==================================================\nEnd Jobs List View -->\n\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Start Jobs List View \n================================================== -->\n<div class=\"list-data\">\n    <div class=\"v1 sjb-job-15748\">   \n        \n        <!-- Jobs List view header -->\n        <header>\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                \r\n<!-- Start Company Logo\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-2 hidden-xs\">\r\n    <div class=\"company-logo\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/female-personal-assistant-care-pur-210-491\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-job-board\/public\/images\/company.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"sjb-img-responsive \" id=\"\"\/><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Company Logo -->\r\n\r\n    \n                <div class=\"col-md-11 col-sm-12\">\n                    <div class=\"row sjb-list-row\">\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-5 col-sm-12\">\r\n    <div class=\"job-info\">\r\n        <h4>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/female-personal-assistant-care-pur-210-491\/\">\r\n                <span class=\"job-title\">Female Personal Assistant (care)-PUR-210-491<\/span>            <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/h4>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Type\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">    \r\n            <div class=\"job-type\"><i class=\"fa  fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Personal Assistant<\/div>\r\n     \r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Type -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job's Location\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-location\"><i class=\"fa  fa-map-marker\"><\/i>Essex, Thaxed<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job's Location -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Posted Date\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-date\"><i class=\"fa  fa-calendar-check\"><\/i>Posted 6 days ago<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Posted Date -->\r\n\r\n                        \n                    <\/div> \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n\n        \r\n    <!-- View more content start\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n    \r\n<!-- View long content start \r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"sjb_more_content\" id=\"sjb_more_content_15748\">\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15750\" src=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Job-Advert-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Job-Advert-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Job-Advert-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Job-Advert.jpg 755w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<strong>Job title: Female Personal Assistants<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Location: Join our friendly team in Thaxted. Essex CM6<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Rate of pay: <\/strong>\u00a314.00 per hour (Employed)\r\n\r\nJob Role: I am expanding my team of PA\u2019s due to an increase in my personal health budget (PHB)\r\n\u00a314\/hour (employed), a combination of contracted and bank hours, paid annual leave, insurance and DBS\r\n\r\n\u2022 Essential shifts covered by the team: 8:15am-2:15pm, 5:15pm-6:45pm daily, plus coverage of additional hours when needed and occasional overnight support\r\n\r\n\u2022 Not suitable for anyone restricted by school hours\r\nJob description:\r\n\u2022 Enable the independence of a 43 year old lady with complex health needs arising from EDS and FND\r\n\r\n\u2022 Contribute to a positive outlook and drive for life\r\n\r\n\u2022 Provide support both in and out of the home, including personal care, health management, maintaining a calm and tidy living environment, and enabling engagement in meaningful activities\r\nExperience or quali\ufb01cations:\r\n\u2022 Be flexible, sensitive and a good communicator\r\n\r\n\u2022 Be over 25 with a full, clean UK driving licence in order to drive my WAV\r\n\r\n\u2022 Training will be provided and paid for\r\n\r\n<strong>No smoking and no vaping policy in place for all employees<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Any o\ufb00ers are subject to a DBS check, receipt of two references and checking the legal right to live and work in the UK.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>As some personal care is involved, I would feel more comfortable with a female carer. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7<\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;    \r\n<!-- Start Job Features\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"job-features\">\r\n    \r\n    <table class=\"table\">\r\n        <tbody>\r\n            \r\n                        <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Features -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nView long content end  -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- View more content end\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- Start Job Short Description \r\n    ================================================== -->\r\n    <div class=\"job-description\">\r\n        <div id=\"sjb_less_content_15748\"><p>Job title: Female Personal Assistants Location: Join our friendly team in Thaxted. Essex CM6 Rate of pay: \u00a314.00 per hour (Employed) Job Role: I am expanding my team of PA\u2019s due to an increase in m...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sjb-apply-now-btn\"><p><p><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" id=\"quick-apply-btn\" class=\"btn btn-primary \" job_id=\"15748\">Quick Apply <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/female-personal-assistant-care-pur-210-491\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary \">Read More<\/a><\/p><div class=\"sjb-view-less-btn\" id=\"sjb_view_less_btn_15748\"><a data-id=\"15748\" class=\"sjb_view_less_btn sjb_view_more_btn\">View less<\/a><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\r\n    <!-- ==================================================\r\n    End Job Short Description  -->\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ==================================================\nEnd Jobs List View -->\n\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Start Jobs List View \n================================================== -->\n<div class=\"list-data\">\n    <div class=\"v1 sjb-job-15747\">   \n        \n        <!-- Jobs List view header -->\n        <header>\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                \r\n<!-- Start Company Logo\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-2 hidden-xs\">\r\n    <div class=\"company-logo\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/carer-support-worker-hitchin-sg4-pur-629-450\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-job-board\/public\/images\/company.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"sjb-img-responsive \" id=\"\"\/><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Company Logo -->\r\n\r\n    \n                <div class=\"col-md-11 col-sm-12\">\n                    <div class=\"row sjb-list-row\">\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-5 col-sm-12\">\r\n    <div class=\"job-info\">\r\n        <h4>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/carer-support-worker-hitchin-sg4-pur-629-450\/\">\r\n                <span class=\"job-title\">Carer \/Support Worker &#8211; Hitchin (SG4) &#8211; PUR-629-450<\/span>            <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/h4>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Type\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">    \r\n            <div class=\"job-type\"><i class=\"fa  fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Support Assistant, support buddy, Support Worker<\/div>\r\n     \r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Type -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job's Location\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-location\"><i class=\"fa  fa-map-marker\"><\/i>Herts<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job's Location -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Start Job Posted Date\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"job-date\"><i class=\"fa  fa-calendar-check\"><\/i>Posted 6 days ago<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Posted Date -->\r\n\r\n                        \n                    <\/div> \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n\n        \r\n    <!-- View more content start\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n    \r\n<!-- View long content start \r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"sjb_more_content\" id=\"sjb_more_content_15747\">\r\n    <table width=\"624\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\"><strong>Carer \/Support Worker<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Job ref. <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">PUR-629-450<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>About the Direct Payment Holder<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe client is an <strong>8-year-old girl (almost 9)<\/strong> with <strong>Down\u2019s Syndrome and Autism<\/strong>. She is non-verbal and communicates using a combination of <strong>Makaton signs<\/strong> and a <strong>symbol communication book<\/strong>. She has a charming personality, an infectious smile, and a giggle that often melts hearts.\r\n\r\nShe is adventurous, enjoys being independent, and loves to explore, but she does require support to help her safely access activities and social events. She can walk independently but also uses a wheelchair due to <strong>low muscle tone and hypermobility<\/strong>, which can cause fatigue and clumsiness, particularly on longer outings.\r\n\r\nShe also has <strong>Asthma<\/strong>, which is usually triggered during periods of viral illness.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Hours and rate of pay <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 6 hours per week\r\n\r\n<strong>When:<\/strong> School holiday weeks only\r\n\r\n<strong>Days:<\/strong> Flexible (hours must fall within school holiday dates)\r\n\r\n<strong>Rate of pay:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a318.92 per hour if self-employed\r\n\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a316.20 per hour if paye\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Hitchin (SG4)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>DBS\/Checks<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Confirmation of DBS check\r\n\r\nRight to Work and references will be needed.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Training <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:\r\n\r\n\u2022 Safeguarding Adults\r\n\r\n\u2022 Introduction to first aid\r\n\r\n\u2022 Health and Safety \/ Moving and handling\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>What you would be doing\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\">&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSupporting the client to attend <strong>social events and family outings<\/strong>, ensuring her safety, participation, and wellbeing\r\n\r\nProviding <strong>close supervision<\/strong>, as the client currently lacks capacity to assess risks independently\r\n\r\nSupporting with <strong>toileting<\/strong>, including assistance with cleaning afterward and reminders\/supervision for handwashing\r\n\r\nSupervising the client while eating to ensure safe seating, prevent over-stuffing of food, and monitor for signs of gagging\r\n\r\nProviding <strong>regular reminders to drink fluids<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSupporting communication by observing and responding to <strong>body language, gestures, Makaton signs, and symbols<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAccompanying the family initially, with the long-term goal of supporting the client independently at social activities once trust is established\r\n\r\nNo hoisting is required for this role.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Required skills and experience<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"492\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nExperience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)\r\n\r\nUnderstanding of Makaton (up to Stage 3 desirable)\r\n\r\nKnowledge of Asthma, including warning signs and medication awareness\r\n\r\nA fun, energetic, and adventurous personality\r\n\r\nPatient, observant, and able to interpret non-verbal communication\r\n\r\nA calm and safety-aware approach at all times\r\n\r\nFemale applicants are preferred due to potential intimate care needs\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.\r\n\r\n<strong>* Sponsorship is not available for this role *<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>* No agencies please *<\/strong>    \r\n<!-- Start Job Features\r\n================================================== -->\r\n<div class=\"job-features\">\r\n    \r\n    <table class=\"table\">\r\n        <tbody>\r\n            \r\n                        <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nEnd Job Features -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- ==================================================\r\nView long content end  -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- View more content end\r\n    ================================= -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- Start Job Short Description \r\n    ================================================== -->\r\n    <div class=\"job-description\">\r\n        <div id=\"sjb_less_content_15747\"><p>Carer \/Support Worker Job ref. PUR-629-450 About the Direct Payment Holder &nbsp; The client is an 8-year-old girl (almost 9) with Down\u2019s Syndrome and Autism. 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