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Purple DPSS; Thaxted; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Purple DPSS is seeking a Female Personal Assistant (care) to join a small team funded by a Personal Health Budget in Thaxted. The role is part-time, on-site, with regular weekend shifts and potential for extra bank work.

The PA will support a 44-year-old woman with complex health needs, assisting with personal care, meal preparation and health management, to promote independence and engagement in daily activities.

Qualifications

• Must have initiative and be attentive to detail.
• Good communication skills and friendliness required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Enable personal care needs, including showering and hair washing.
• Assist with household tasks, including preparing nutritious meals and keeping the home tidy.

Skills

Initiative

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Female Personal Assistant (care)-PUR-210-491

Job title: Female Personal Assistant (care)

Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour (Employed)

Hours:

I have a small team of PAs funded by a Personal Health Budget (PHB) who support me across the week. I am currently looking for a PA to join the team for additional weekend support. Typical shifts are 8.15am - 2.15pm and 5.15pm - 6.45pm daily.

This position is for a regular number of contracted weekends per month (to be agreed) with the possibility of additional bank work and/or a future increase in contracted hours.

Job description: I am a 44 year old woman with complex health needs arising from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). I have a positive outlook and drive for life, and I enjoy living independently in my lovely new home.

My interests include gardening and time in nature, ‘The Zebra Club’ for EDS, Breathworks Mindfulness, plant-based nutrition, being creative, caring for my home, and spending time with my nieces. Quiet time is important for me and I have a dedicated mindfulness practice. I also enjoy teaching mindfulness to other people living with pain and illness. My two cats are my little family, they’re in charge!

My PAs support my independence in a number of ways. This includes enabling me to carry out my personal care needs, including showering and hair washing; assisting with household tasks, including preparing nutritious food and drinks, and helping me to maintain a tidy and organised home; attending appointments and supporting health management; enabling my engagement in meaningful activities, both in and out of the home.

I value people who can use their initiative and pay attention to detail. My needs can fluctuate, so the ability to be flexible and adapt according to the situation is vital. Being able to work both independently and as part of a team is important. Good communication skills, sensitivity and friendliness are also essential qualities in this role. It is a calm, welcoming and homely work environment with a friendly and supportive team.

Being over the age of 25 and having a full, clean UK driving licence is essential in order to drive my WAV.

I have a no smoking or vaping policy in place for all employees.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Female Personal Assistant (care)-PUR-210-491

Company: Purple DPSS Salary: from £14 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Thaxted Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 12 Oct 2026 Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

Summary

Job title: Female Personal Assistant (care)

Location: CM6 Thaxted, Essex

Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour (Employed)

Hours:

I have a small team of PAs funded by a Personal Health Budget (PHB) who support me across the week. I am currently looking for a PA to join the team for additional weekend support. Typical shifts are 8.15am - 2.15pm and 5.15pm - 6.45pm daily.

This position is for a regular number of contracted weekends per month (to be agreed) with the possibility of additional bank work and/or a future increase in contracted hours.

Job description: I am a 44 year old woman with complex health needs arising from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). I have a positive outlook and drive for life, and I enjoy living independently in my lovely new home.

My interests include gardening and time in nature, ‘The Zebra Club’ for EDS, Breathworks Mindfulness, plant-based nutrition, being creative, caring for my home, and spending time with my nieces. Quiet time is important for me and I have a dedicated mindfulness practice. I also enjoy teaching mindfulness to other people living with pain and illness. My two cats are my little family, they’re in charge!

My PAs support my independence in a number of ways. This includes enabling me to carry out my personal care needs, including showering and hair washing; assisting with household tasks, including preparing nutritious food and drinks, and helping me to maintain a tidy and organised home; attending appointments and supporting health management; enabling my engagement in meaningful activities, both in and out of the home.

I value people who can use their initiative and pay attention to detail. My needs can fluctuate, so the ability to be flexible and adapt according to the situation is vital. Being able to work both independently and as part of a team is important. Good communication skills, sensitivity and friendliness are also essential qualities in this role. It is a calm, welcoming and homely work environment with a friendly and supportive team.

Being over the age of 25 and having a full, clean UK driving licence is essential in order to drive my WAV.

I have a no smoking or vaping policy in place for all employees.

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.

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