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Purple DPSS; Harlow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Purple DPSS is seeking a Female Support Worker / Personal Assistant for Lauren in the CM19 area, Harlow. The role involves night shifts, on-site support and PHB funding, with a permanent contract and the option to work full-time.

Responsibilities include personal care, use of communication aids, errands and community activities, while maintaining dignity and independence in a safe home environment.

Qualifications

• Providing all aspects of personal care and support with daily living activities.
• Encouraging use of communication aids to express wishes and choices.
• Moving and handling training guided; comply with procedures.
• Support at home and in community, attend appointments and outings.
• Promote independence, dignity and choice; ensure safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living activities.
• Assist with meals, eating and drinking as required.
• Support use of communication aids to express preferences.
• Monitor wellbeing and respond to health needs.
• Attend appointments and activities with the client.

Skills

Personal care

Communication aids

Moving & handling

Community support

Job description

Female Support Worker / Personal Assistant (PA)-PUR-366-743

My name is Lauren. I am 27 years old and live with my mum, siblings and our family dogs in

the CM19 area. I have quadriplegic cerebral palsy, epilepsy and a severe visual impairment.

I have no independent movement and therefore need support with all aspects of daily life.

I am non-verbal and use communication aids to express my wishes, make choices and

interact with others. I need support and encouragement to use these aids effectively. I have

a fun personality, enjoy socialising and love getting out and about, meeting people and

taking part in activities in my local community. I am looking for Personal Assistants who will

see beyond my disability and support me to live life to the fullest.

Employment Status

This is an employed Personal Assistant position funded through a Personal Health Budget (PHB). The successful applicant will be employed directly for this role. Self-employment is not available under the PHB arrangement.

Location

The role is based in my home in the CM19 area.

Hours and Rate of Pay

Night shifts available.

Typically 3 nights per week, according to the rota.

Pay Rates:

Monday to Friday, 10pm to 8am: £17.50 per hour

Weekends, 10pm to 8am: £18.50 per hour

Bank holidays: time and a half

Please note: Day and night shift positions are being recruited separately. Applicants may apply for either role and will not be expected to work both day and night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Providing all aspects of personal care and support with daily living activities.

Supporting me to use my communication aids and encouraging me to express my wishes, choices and preferences.

Assisting with moving and handling in line with training and guidance provided.

Supporting me at home and in the community, including attending appointments, social activities and outings.

Providing support with meal preparation, eating and drinking where required.

Monitoring my wellbeing and responding appropriately to health-related needs, including following agreed procedures relating to epilepsy.

Maintaining a safe, comfortable and positive environment while promoting my independence, dignity and choice.

Working collaboratively with my family and other professionals involved in my support.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Purple DPSS

Salary: £17.50 to £18.50 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Harlow

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 30 Sept 2026

Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

Summary

About Me

My name is Lauren. I am 27 years old and live with my mum, siblings and our family dogs in

the CM19 area. I have quadriplegic cerebral palsy, epilepsy and a severe visual impairment.

I have no independent movement and therefore need support with all aspects of daily life.

I am non-verbal and use communication aids to express my wishes, make choices and

interact with others. I need support and encouragement to use these aids effectively. I have

a fun personality, enjoy socialising and love getting out and about, meeting people and

taking part in activities in my local community. I am looking for Personal Assistants who will

see beyond my disability and support me to live life to the fullest.

Employment Status

This is an employed Personal Assistant position funded through a Personal Health Budget (PHB). The successful applicant will be employed directly for this role. Self-employment is not available under the PHB arrangement.

Location

The role is based in my home in the CM19 area.

Hours and Rate of Pay

Night shifts available.

Typically 3 nights per week, according to the rota.

Pay Rates:

Monday to Friday, 10pm to 8am: £17.50 per hour

Weekends, 10pm to 8am: £18.50 per hour

Bank holidays: time and a half

Please note: Day and night shift positions are being recruited separately. Applicants may apply for either role and will not be expected to work both day and night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Providing all aspects of personal care and support with daily living activities.

Supporting me to use my communication aids and encouraging me to express my wishes, choices and preferences.

Assisting with moving and handling in line with training and guidance provided.

Supporting me at home and in the community, including attending appointments, social activities and outings.

Providing support with meal preparation, eating and drinking where required.

Monitoring my wellbeing and responding appropriately to health-related needs, including following agreed procedures relating to epilepsy.

Maintaining a safe, comfortable and positive environment while promoting my independence, dignity and choice.

Working collaboratively with my family and other professionals involved in my support.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme