Carer /Support Worker
| Posting date: | 08 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purple DPSS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PUR-254-546 |
Summary
Carer /Support Worker
Job ref. PUR-254-546
About the Direct Payment Holder
A 42-year-old woman is seeking a reliable and compassionate female support worker to assist with day-to-day living. The client is totally blind and requires support with general household duties, daily living tasks, and parenting responsibilities.
This role also involves providing emotional and social support, as well as assistance in maintaining regular contact with her 5-year-old son.
Hours and rate of pay Wednesdays:
• 2:30pm – Collect client from Letchworth
• Travel to Hitchin to collect her son from school
• Return to Letchworth and provide support at home
• 6:30pm – Drop son back to his father in Hitchin
Weekend (Saturday or Sunday):
• 10:00am – Collect son from his father in Hitchin
• Support client and son at home in Letchworth
• 3:00pm – Return son to his father in Hitchin
(£19.45 per hour)
Location Letchworth (SG6)
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:
• Introduction to first aid
• Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…
Support with domestic tasks and general household duties
Assistance with daily living activities
Providing emotional and social support
Supporting the client in caring for and spending time with her son
School collection and transport between Letchworth and Hitchin
Required skills and experience Female applicant
Current CV
Current DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
Full, clean driving licence with business insurance
Public liability insurance
Ability to work on a self-employed basis
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-254-546
About the Direct Payment Holder
A 42-year-old woman is seeking a reliable and compassionate female support worker to assist with day-to-day living. The client is totally blind and requires support with general household duties, daily living tasks, and parenting responsibilities.
This role also involves providing emotional and social support, as well as assistance in maintaining regular contact with her 5-year-old son.
Hours and rate of pay Wednesdays:
• 2:30pm – Collect client from Letchworth
• Travel to Hitchin to collect her son from school
• Return to Letchworth and provide support at home
• 6:30pm – Drop son back to his father in Hitchin
Weekend (Saturday or Sunday):
• 10:00am – Collect son from his father in Hitchin
• Support client and son at home in Letchworth
• 3:00pm – Return son to his father in Hitchin
(£19.45 per hour)
Location Letchworth (SG6)
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:
• Introduction to first aid
• Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…
Support with domestic tasks and general household duties
Assistance with daily living activities
Providing emotional and social support
Supporting the client in caring for and spending time with her son
School collection and transport between Letchworth and Hitchin
Required skills and experience Female applicant
Current CV
Current DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
Full, clean driving licence with business insurance
Public liability insurance
Ability to work on a self-employed basis
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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