Purley & Coulsdon PA and Support Worker Vacancies
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Job title (ref: CDP-ARy) Personal Assistant - Cover Role
- Coulsdon
- Hourly rate: £13.30
- Start date: ad hoc weeks
- [Number of hours/shift pattern] 3hours/week
Role Overview
This position is to support a woman with day-to-day tasks that have become challenging to manage independently.
- Driver’s Licence Required: No
- Hours per Week: 3 hours ad-hoc, covering specific dates:
- Week beginning 22/12/25
- Hourly Pay Rate: £13.30
🧩 Responsibilities
Support with daily living tasks, including:
- Medication prompting/administering
- Personal grooming
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Moving and handling
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Dressing/undressing
Personal Assistant/Driver (ref: CDP-RRAd)
- Croydon
- Hourly rate: £14.65
- Start date: ASAP
- [Number of hours/shift pattern] 12 hours a week flexible Noon and PM Weekdays and weekends
Main Role – Driving
Dropping off in central London eg museums,
Kew gardens, restaurants and shops. Confident driving into central London, and various London
boroughs, and finding a disabled car parking space. Client has a blue badge and their own vehicle. Stay in the vicinity in case assistance is needed.
Applicant must be a careful driver and a non-smoker, who understands that our client is immunocompromised. Applicant must be prepared to wear a mask in the car
Personal Assistant (ref: CDP-TDu)
- South Croydon
- Hourly rate: £12.21
- Start date: ASAP
- [Number of hours/shift pattern] Minimum 4 hours. Potentially 2 x 4 hours shifts (12-4pm) Saturday and Sundays
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
A 60-year-old woman is seeking a carer to assist with a range of household tasks, including cleaning, laundry, gardening, and general upkeep. Due to a disability that affects her mobility, she is unable to manage these responsibilities independently and requires reliable support within her home.
The ideal candidate will be trustworthy, maintain high standards of housekeeping, and be capable of completing everyday domestic tasks with care and consistency. Sensitivity and understanding are essential, as she shares her home with her adult son who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and learning difficulties.
The household also includes a dog, so applicants must be comfortable around animals and willing to interact with the family pet.
Working hours are flexible and may vary depending on weather conditions, particularly for outdoor tasks such as gardening. A minimum of four hours per week is required, with the possibility of additional hours by mutual agreement. Holiday cover may also be available.
Due to a compromised immune system, the successful applicant must adhere to strict hygiene and infection control standards to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
Personal Assistant (ref: CDP-MDU)
- South Croydon
- Hourly rate: £13.82 and £20.73 on Bank holidays
- Start date:ASAP
- [Number of hours/shift pattern] Minimum of 10 hours a week available. Potential for more and holiday cover
A personal assistant is being sought to support a 33-year-old individual who experiences a range of challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), epilepsy, and behaviours that may be considered complex. The role focuses on providing comprehensive assistance across daily living activities, including:
🧼 Personal Care
- Support with toileting, dressing, washing, and other hygiene-related tasks.
🏡 Home Assistance
- Help with meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment.
🚶♂️ Community Access
- Assistance with entering and exiting vehicles.
- Support during outings in the community.
- Participation in activities such as dog walking.
This individual’s primary hobby is walking his dog, so the ideal candidate should be an enthusiastic walker who enjoys spending time outdoors and is comfortable around dogs. He also enjoys swimming, and applicants must be confident in water up to 1.3 meters in depth.
Due to the complexity of his social and emotional needs, the most important aspect of this role is building a trusting and secure relationship. The assistant must be someone who can offer a consistent and reassuring presence.
🕒 Working Hours & Flexibility
- Shifts are primarily aligned with his routine, especially community outings and long walks.
- A variety of shifts are available, including weekends, evenings, and waking night shifts.
- Candidates should be flexible and open to additional shifts, particularly for holiday cover.
- Work is scheduled on a rolling four-week basis, with hours offered in advance and the freedom to accept or decline with four weeks’ notice. This system ensures both structure and adaptability to meet the individual’s evolving needs.
📔 Documentation & Reporting
- All personal assistants are required to maintain a detailed shift log.
- Logs must include incident reports, behavioural observations, and a summary of daily tasks.
- These records must be submitted within 24 hours of completing each shift.
