Support Worker/ Personal Assistant (PA)-PUR-395-719


Company:	Purple DPSS
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Herts, EN10 6BW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job ref.

PUR-395-719

About me

I am a 43-year-old single mother living with my teenage son in Turnford. I

have a diagnosed Learning Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),

and I have a history of psychosis.

I have successfully maintained my tenancy and cared for my son

independently for many years. However, my disabilities can affect my ability

to consistently manage domestic tasks, maintain my home environment to

an appropriate standard, and plan and prepare nutritious meals.

I would like practical and enabling support to maintain a clean, safe and

comfortable home environment, and to develop sustainable routines around

shopping, meal planning and cooking. The aim of the support is to promote

my independence, wellbeing and confidence in managing daily living

activities, while supporting positive outcomes for both myself and my son.

Hours and rate of

pay

3 hours per week on flexible days and times to be discussed and agreed.

Rate of Pay: Funded through Direct Payments in line with the agreed local

authority funding arrangement.

Location

Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 area

DBS/Checks

Confirmation of DBS check

Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you would

be doing…



Your role will involve providing practical and enabling support at home,

helping me to build confidence and maintain daily living routines. Tasks may

include:

Supporting me to maintain my home environment through cleaning

and household tasks



Supporting with grocery shopping where required

Helping with meal planning and preparing healthy, nutritious meals

for myself and my son

Providing guidance, encouragement and practical support to develop

independent living skills

Supporting me to organise and manage household routines

Offering community access support, such as shopping or local

activities, if requested; this is appreciated but not included as part of

the current package of care

The focus of the role should be to support and encourage me to do tasks

with guidance, rather than completing tasks on my behalf.

Please send your CV, two references and a short covering letter explaining your suitability for

the role. Thank you.

* Sponsorship is not available for this role *

* No agencies please *

The person I

would like…

I am looking for a Personal Assistant who is:

 Reliable, patient and compassionate

 Approachable, non-judgemental and respectful

 Able to communicate clearly and provide encouragement

 Committed to promoting independence and wellbeing

 Able to build a positive and professional working relationship with me

 Flexible and willing to agree suitable days and times directly with me

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