Personal Assistant & Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated support organization in West Bromwich is looking for a Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker. The role involves supporting a 28-year-old woman with learning disabilities, accompanying her to various activities like theatre, cinema, and fitness outings. Candidates should have a friendly and understanding personality, be reliable, and available for flexible hours including weekends. This is a permanent contract where the impact of your support can truly change someone's life.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, patient, and understanding.
• Experience or interest in social support roles preferred.
• Available for flexible working hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the direct payment holder on outings.
• Encourage and support social interactions.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the individual.

Skills

Friendly, patient and understanding personality

Experience with individuals with learning disabilities

Reliable and able to work flexible hours

Ability to encourage social development

Driver with access to a car

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-065-396

Employer: Purple DPSS

Location: West Bromwich (B71)

Pay: Salary not specified. Hours £12.21 per hour; 10 hours per week, flexible (days, evenings and weekends to be discussed at interview)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 10 hours per week, flexible (days, evenings and weekends to be discussed at interview)

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 12/02/2026

About this job

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker Job ref. PUR-065-396. About the Direct Payment Holder – to provide social support for a 28‑year‑old woman with learning disabilities by accompanying her to social and رأ leisure activities. The role aims to develop her confidence and social skills in a fun and supportive way.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys social activities and wants to make a positive impact on someone’s life by helping them gain confidence and independence.

Key responsibilities

• Accompany her on outings such as theatre, cinema, live music events, restaurants and cafés, shopping trips, gym and other fitness activities
• Encourage and support social interactions in various settings
• Provide gentle guidance and reassurance to help build independence
• Ensure her safety and well‑being during outings
• Be a friendly and supportive companion

Required skills and experience

• Friendly, patient and understanding personality
• Experience or interest in working with individuals with learning disabilities (preferred but not essential)
• Reliable and able to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends)
• Ability to encourage and support social development
• A driver with access to a car
• Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role.

Sponsorship is not available for this role. No agencies please.

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