Carer / Support Worker
Job ref. PUR-416-760
About the Direct Payment Holder
A friendly lady in her early 60s, who has been living with Multiple Sclerosis for over 30 years, is seeking a dedicated and reliable female Personal Assistant to join her support team.
Hours and rate of pay
£16.80 per hour, 35 hours per week
Monday to Friday
09:00 – 16:00 (7 hours per day)
Location
Stevenage (SG1 – Pin Green Area)
Checks
DBS check confirmation, Right to Work and references required.
Training
* Safeguarding Adults
* Introduction to first aid
* Health and Safety / Moving and handling
Responsibilities
* Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
* Assistance with eating and drinking
* Use of a hoist for transfers
* Light household duties (laundry, ironing, hoovering, dusting, dishwasher tasks)
* Supporting outings such as shopping, visits to garden centres, and occasional cinema or theatre trips
Required Skills and Experience
* Must be able to travel to the home independently
* Required to drive a wheelchair-accessible Motability vehicle
* Experience driving an automatic vehicle preferred (informal training can be provided)
* Ideally some experience supporting individuals with Multiple Sclerosis or similar conditions
* Understanding of fatigue, muscle spasms, and communication challenges
* Patient, attentive, and a good listener
Candidate Profile
A female PA is required due to personal care needs. Ideally middle‑aged, with shared interests and a compatible personality.
The Successful Candidate Will Be:
* Reliable and committed
* Patient and understanding
* Friendly with a good sense of humour
* Able to build a long‑term, trusting working relationship
This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).
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