Female Support Worker

Penderels Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Penderels Trust in London is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant/Support worker to provide 21 hours per week of practical support including shopping, light housework and meal preparation. Driving to church on Sundays and local transport may be required, with flexible days and times. DBS disclosure is required for this role.

The role is on-site in London with an annual DBS check covered. A driving license and car insurance are requested for transport duties, and the post is contract-based with

Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.

Job description

I have ME/Chronic Fatigue and need a Personal Assistant/Support worker for 21 hours per week. I live at home with my husband and son. I need support with some shopping and light housework including meal preparation.

I'd also like someone who can drive me to our nearby church on Sunday mornings and drop me at home if possible. I am flexible on days and times.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Mobility / Physical

ME

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Piano
• Family time

Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Female Support Worker

Company: Penderels Trust

Salary: from £13.75 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: London, SW1P 1XX

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 26 Oct 2026

Closing date: 25 Nov 2026

Summary

About the Employer

I have ME/Chronic Fatigue and need a Personal Assistant/Support worker for 21 hours per week. I live at home with my husband and son. I need support with some shopping and light housework including meal preparation.

I'd also like someone who can drive me to our nearby church on Sunday mornings and drop me at home if possible. I am flexible on days and times.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Mobility / Physical

ME

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Piano
• Family time

Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.