Carer /Support Worker
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2026 |
| Location: | Stevenage, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purple DPSS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PUR-309-952 |
Summary
Carer /Support Worker
Job ref. PUR-309-952
About the Direct Payment Holder
A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and energetic Personal Assistant to support a 7-year-old child living in Great Ashby, Stevenage.
He has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a learning disability, and hypermobility. He is also suspected to have ADHD, as well as ARFID and PICA. He attends a specialist school and is an extremely active, energetic child who enjoys running, climbing, bouncing, and engaging in physical play.
He has limited awareness of danger and can be impulsive, therefore requires constant supervision and a highly vigilant individual, particularly when outdoors. He is pre-verbal but can communicate his needs and enjoys singing and talking to himself. At times, when distressed, he may display behaviours such as pinching or biting, which can often be managed with consistent strategies such as structured transitions and clear communication.
Hours and rate of pay Term time: 4 hours per week
School holidays: 8 hours per week
Days/times: Flexible, primarily after school and during school holidays
Initially home-based, with the potential to gradually support with outings in the community (e.g. park, trips, activities)
£18.92 per hour
Location Great Ashby (Stevenage)
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… Providing 1:1 supervision at all times to ensure safety
Supporting with play and engagement, including physical activities such as trampoline play and interactive games
Supporting with nappy changes
Encouraging hydration and offering snacks
Supporting with behaviour management using agreed strategies
Potentially accompanying the child and family on outings or short trips as confidence builds
Required skills and experience
The ideal candidate will be:
Physically fit and able to keep up with an active child
Highly vigilant with a strong awareness of safety (including managing flight risk)
Patient, calm, and compassionate
Confident supporting children with autism, learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge
Willing to learn and understand ARFID and PICA
Reliable, consistent, and able to build trust with both the child and family
Requirements
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-309-952
About the Direct Payment Holder
A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and energetic Personal Assistant to support a 7-year-old child living in Great Ashby, Stevenage.
He has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a learning disability, and hypermobility. He is also suspected to have ADHD, as well as ARFID and PICA. He attends a specialist school and is an extremely active, energetic child who enjoys running, climbing, bouncing, and engaging in physical play.
He has limited awareness of danger and can be impulsive, therefore requires constant supervision and a highly vigilant individual, particularly when outdoors. He is pre-verbal but can communicate his needs and enjoys singing and talking to himself. At times, when distressed, he may display behaviours such as pinching or biting, which can often be managed with consistent strategies such as structured transitions and clear communication.
Hours and rate of pay Term time: 4 hours per week
School holidays: 8 hours per week
Days/times: Flexible, primarily after school and during school holidays
Initially home-based, with the potential to gradually support with outings in the community (e.g. park, trips, activities)
£18.92 per hour
Location Great Ashby (Stevenage)
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… Providing 1:1 supervision at all times to ensure safety
Supporting with play and engagement, including physical activities such as trampoline play and interactive games
Supporting with nappy changes
Encouraging hydration and offering snacks
Supporting with behaviour management using agreed strategies
Potentially accompanying the child and family on outings or short trips as confidence builds
Required skills and experience
The ideal candidate will be:
Physically fit and able to keep up with an active child
Highly vigilant with a strong awareness of safety (including managing flight risk)
Patient, calm, and compassionate
Confident supporting children with autism, learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge
Willing to learn and understand ARFID and PICA
Reliable, consistent, and able to build trust with both the child and family
Requirements
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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