Carer /Support Worker
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purple DPSS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PUR-988-925 |
Summary
Carer /Support Worker
Job ref. PUR-988-925
About the Direct Payment Holder
The client is a 71-year-old male living at home who has significant mobility difficulties. He is currently awaiting both knee and hip replacement surgery and is unable to walk more than 10 metres. He uses a walking stick and is not a wheelchair user. He also has COPD, which can affect his breathing and stamina.
The purpose of this support is to provide short periods of assistance at home, allowing his main household support to complete essential shopping such as food and hygiene items without having to rush, ensuring these tasks can be done properly and without added pressure.
Hours and rate of pay Hours: 2 hours per week
Days: One day per week, preferably Fridays
Location Bishop’s Stortford
CM23
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
What you would be doing…
The Personal Assistant (PA) will provide light personal support within the home. Tasks will include:
• Assisting with reaching items up high or down low
• Helping with putting shoes on
• Supporting with simple household tasks such as reaching cupboards to retrieve items (e.g. glasses)
There is no requirement to take the client out into the community, and no hoisting or heavy personal care tasks are involved.
Required skills and experience • Experience supporting individuals with mobility issues
• Awareness of and sensitivity to breathing difficulties such as COPD
• Physically able to provide light assistance safely
• Calm, patient, and respectful approach
• Male PA required
This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).
• Ability to speak Portuguese is essential
This role would suit someone who is reliable, considerate, and able to offer practical, low-level support to help maintain comfort and independence at home.
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-988-925
About the Direct Payment Holder
The client is a 71-year-old male living at home who has significant mobility difficulties. He is currently awaiting both knee and hip replacement surgery and is unable to walk more than 10 metres. He uses a walking stick and is not a wheelchair user. He also has COPD, which can affect his breathing and stamina.
The purpose of this support is to provide short periods of assistance at home, allowing his main household support to complete essential shopping such as food and hygiene items without having to rush, ensuring these tasks can be done properly and without added pressure.
Hours and rate of pay Hours: 2 hours per week
Days: One day per week, preferably Fridays
Location Bishop’s Stortford
CM23
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
What you would be doing…
The Personal Assistant (PA) will provide light personal support within the home. Tasks will include:
• Assisting with reaching items up high or down low
• Helping with putting shoes on
• Supporting with simple household tasks such as reaching cupboards to retrieve items (e.g. glasses)
There is no requirement to take the client out into the community, and no hoisting or heavy personal care tasks are involved.
Required skills and experience • Experience supporting individuals with mobility issues
• Awareness of and sensitivity to breathing difficulties such as COPD
• Physically able to provide light assistance safely
• Calm, patient, and respectful approach
• Male PA required
This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).
• Ability to speak Portuguese is essential
This role would suit someone who is reliable, considerate, and able to offer practical, low-level support to help maintain comfort and independence at home.
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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