Female Support Worker


Company:	Penderels Trust
Salary:	from £13.75 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	London, SW1P 1XX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Nov 2026

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Summary

About the Employer

I have ME/Chronic Fatigue and need a Personal Assistant/Support worker for 21 hours per week. I live at home with my husband and son. I need support with some shopping and light housework including meal preparation.

I'd also like someone who can drive me to our nearby church on Sunday mornings and drop me at home if possible. I am flexible on days and times.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Piano• Family time

Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.

• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.

• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.

• Support with food shopping.

• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Essential requirements

Required Skills • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role. • To be able to work on own initiative. • Be patient, supportive and caring. • Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support. • Be empathetic. • Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals. • Have a lively personality.

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