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Purple DPSS; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 405,000 - 434,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Purple DPSS is seeking a Female Support Worker / Personal Assistant to assist a home-based 11-year-old girl in South Ockendon (RM15). You will provide personal care, assist with PEG feeding, medication and mobility, and support participation in community activities.

The role includes morning and afternoon shifts, school transport preparation and keeping detailed care records. Experience with wheelchairs, moving and handling training, and a compassionate, person-centred approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care or supporting a child with disabilities.
• Ability to perform personal care with dignity and respect.
• DBS check and right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Assist with morning routines and school transport preparation.
• Support PEG feeding and medication administration after training.
• Operate safely with specialist equipment, including a ceiling hoist.
• Facilitate community activities and outings.
• Encourage independence and participation.
• Keep accurate care records and collaborate with family and support team.

Skills

Personal care

Moving and handling

PEG feeding

Medication administration

Community involvement

Job description

Female Support Worker / Personal Assistant (PA)-PUR-908-867

About me I am an 11-year-old girl living in South Ockendon (RM15). I have a

learning disability and complex physical needs, use a wheelchair and rely

mainly on my PEG for nutrition and hydration.

I am a happy, cheerful young girl who enjoys sensory activities, positive

relationships, consistency, familiarity and kindness. I need support with

daily living, including personal care, moving and handling, PEG feeding,

medication, and accessing my local community. I am supported at home,

where specialist equipment and adaptations are provided.

Hours and rate of pay Approximately 20 hours per week, with possible additional hours.

Morning shifts: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 9:00am, essential for school

transport.

Afternoon shifts: 3:30pm to 6:00pm, flexible and to be discussed.

Rate of Pay: £14.70 per hour weekdays and £15.70 per hour weekends. A

higher rate may be available for applicants who are fully PEG trained and

successfully complete probation.

Location South Ockendon, RM15.

Company: Purple DPSS

Salary: £14.70 to £15.70 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

DBS/Checks An enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and confirmation of

your legal right to live and work in the UK will be required before

employment can commence.

What you would be

Your role will involve supporting me at home and occasionally in the

community. Duties include:

• Personal care with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Morning and evening routines, including school transport preparation.
• PEG feeding, medication and moving and handling after training and competency sign-off.
• Safe use of specialist equipment, including a ceiling hoist.
• Community activities and planned outings.
• Encouraging my independence, participation and engagement.
• Keeping accurate care records and working with my parents and wider support team to provide consistent, person-centred care.

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.