Personal Assistant (PA)/Support worker-PUR- 034-940


Company:	Purple DPSS
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Birmingham, WS10 0QJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

About me

S is a friendly and approachable individual with complex health and care

needs following a stroke in 2020 and other long-term medical conditions.

She is a wheelchair user and is supported by a structured care package

for day-to-day personal care and mobility.

S enjoys getting out and about, spending time with family and taking part

in activities that help her feel engaged and connected to her community.

She values someone who will listen, respect her choices and tailor

support to suit her individual needs.

This role is focused on coordination, organisation and facilitation of

services and activities, helping S to access medical appointments,

physiotherapy, community activities and social opportunities in a timely

and consistent way.

S lives at home and is supported closely by her family, including her two

daughters, so it is important that the right person can work collaboratively

with both S and those involved in her care.

Hours and rate of

pay

Rate of Pay: In line with local authority personal assistant rates- TBC

Hours: To be agreed -Likely to include a mix of weekday hours with

some flexibility.

Location

Wednesbury WS10

DBS/Checks

Confirmation of DBS check

Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you would

be doing…

• Managing and scheduling S’s appointments, including medical reviews

and therapy sessions.

• Booking and coordinating physiotherapy and other professional support.

• Planning and organising outings, social activities and trips that promote

wellbeing and independence.

• Liaising with healthcare professionals, S’s family and personal care

providers.

• Coordinating support arrangements, including adjusting care visits

where appropriate to fit in with planned activities or appointments.

• Supporting S to attend appointments and access the community where

required.

• Keeping basic records of appointments, arrangements and any

changes.

• Providing hands-on personal care during activities if required.

The person I

would like…

 Someone who is highly organised, proactive, reliable and

consistent.

 You should be a confident communicator who can liaise effectively

with professionals, family and care providers, while respecting S’s

independence, preferences and decisions.

Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this

role. Thank you.

* Sponsorship is not available for this role *

* No agencies please

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