Carer /Support Worker
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2026 |
| Location: | St. Albans, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purple DPSS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PUR-833-544 |
Summary
Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref. PUR-833-544
About the Direct Payment Holder
A 21 year old male living in Marshalswick is looking for a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to support him during his weekly placement at Earthworks, a horticultural and gardening-focused day service. He has learning disabilities and autism and is non-verbal, though he understands and uses a few Makaton signs.
He enjoys the outdoors, music, and physical play, and has strong gross motor skills but finds fine motor tasks more challenging. Communication requires patience and attentiveness, but he responds well to a familiar, consistent, and supportive presence.
Hours and rate of pay Fridays, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (5 hours per week) to begin with. Potentially rising to 6 hrs per week later on - £19 per hour
Location St Albans
DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed.
Training Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:
• Safeguarding Adults/
• Introduction to first aid
• Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…
Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car with business insurance
Comfortable providing personal care when needed
Experience supporting individuals with autism or learning disabilities is required
Ability to use or learn basic Makaton is an advantage
Required skills and experience Patient, with a calm and steady manner
Empathetic, understanding the client's communication style and needs
Positive and encouraging, helping to create a fun and safe environment
Reliable and committed to building trust and consistency in the client's weekly routine
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 *
Job ref. PUR-833-544
About the Direct Payment Holder
A 21 year old male living in Marshalswick is looking for a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to support him during his weekly placement at Earthworks, a horticultural and gardening-focused day service. He has learning disabilities and autism and is non-verbal, though he understands and uses a few Makaton signs.
He enjoys the outdoors, music, and physical play, and has strong gross motor skills but finds fine motor tasks more challenging. Communication requires patience and attentiveness, but he responds well to a familiar, consistent, and supportive presence.
Hours and rate of pay Fridays, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (5 hours per week) to begin with. Potentially rising to 6 hrs per week later on - £19 per hour
Location St Albans
DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed.
Training Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:
• Safeguarding Adults/
• Introduction to first aid
• Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…
Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car with business insurance
Comfortable providing personal care when needed
Experience supporting individuals with autism or learning disabilities is required
Ability to use or learn basic Makaton is an advantage
Required skills and experience Patient, with a calm and steady manner
Empathetic, understanding the client's communication style and needs
Positive and encouraging, helping to create a fun and safe environment
Reliable and committed to building trust and consistency in the client's weekly routine
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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