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Purley & Coulsdon PA and Support Worker Vacancies

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Support Worker (ref: CRO-AGO)

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  • Purley
  • Hourly rate: TBC
  • Start date:ASAP
  • To arrange with CRO-AGO's family
We are looking for a reliable and caring person to provide support on an ad hoc basis. Morning and/or evening shifts are available and the PA can choose the days that suit her/him. This role would be ideal for someone looking for flexible hours.
If you’re interested or would like more information, please get in touch.

PA/Companion, (ref: CRO-ABE)

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  • Purley
  • Hourly rate: £18 Self-employed/ £17 PAYE
  • Start date: ASAP
  • Flexible, approx. 8–10 hours per week,  3–4 hours per shift
A reliable, caring, good humoured person is being sought to join a small friendly team who provide support for a 25 year old young woman with severe learning difficulties. 
 
CRO-ABE lives in the family home, in a warm, supportive environment. She needs 1:1  support with all aspects of daily living and personal care, while being encouraged to do as much for herself as possible.
 
The successful candidate will be proactive, patient and enthusiastic, and happy to be fully involved in all aspects of CRO-ABE’s life. Support may include:
  • Personal care and daily living support
  • Helping to prepare simple meals
  • Supporting physical activity such as walking, gym and swimming
  • Attending music groups, social clubs and rebound therapy
  • Supporting volunteering placements and community activities
  • Spending time at home playing educational games, reading, growing plants
  • Supporting learning activities such as writing her name and developing life skills
Communication
Good, expressive communication skills are essential, as CRO-ABE has limited speech. The family and support team often use Makaton to aid communication (training/support can be provided).
Experience & Requirements
  • Experience in disability support is not essential — full support and guidance will be provided by experienced team members
  • A kind, respectful and person-centred approach is essential
  • A driving licence would be an advantage
This is a rewarding role for someone who genuinely enjoys supporting others to live a meaningful, active and happy life.

Live-In Support Worker / Carer, (ref: CRO-STH)

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  • Purley
  • £800 per week
  • Start date: ASAP
  • Monday - Friday
We are a warm and welcoming family based in Purley, looking for a kind, compassionate and reliable live-in support worker to help care for our two elderly parents in their comfortable ground-floor, two-bedroom apartment.
One parent experiences mobility difficulties, while the other is living with dementia. For this reason, we are seeking someone who is patient, understanding, and genuinely caring, with the ability to provide both practical support and reassuring companionship.
The role involves assisting with everyday routines and personal care, including help with showering, dressing, and general wellbeing. You will also support with light housekeeping duties and creating a calm, safe and positive home environment. Just as importantly, we are looking for someone who can offer friendly company and emotional support, helping our parents feel comfortable and valued each day.
Applicants must be registered, self-employed, legally permitted to work in the UK, and able to provide a valid DBS check along with references. Previous experience supporting individuals with dementia or mobility needs would be highly valued.
If you feel this role would suit you and you would like to join a supportive and respectful household, we would be very pleased to hear from you. Please get in touch for further details, quoting reference CRO-STH.

Support Worker / PA, ref: (CRO-NKH)

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  • Purley
  • Hourly rate: TBC
  • Start date: ASAP
  • 32 hours per week
We are looking for a caring and reliable PA to support 27-year-old lady, referred to as CRO-NKH, in her daily life.
The role involves working mostly on Mondays to Thursdays, with shifts typically starting around 8:30am. Some flexibility is required, as occasional Fridays and weekends will also be part of the schedule.
As a PA, you will provide support with personal care, including assistance with showering and toileting. You will also spend meaningful time with CRO-NKH at home and in the community, supporting her with everyday activities such as cooking, washing up, tiding room, making bed going out for social activities, and attending the swimming pool. During swimming visits, you will assist her with getting ready before entering the pool and supporting her again afterwards.
The role also includes helping CRO-NKH with her physiotherapy exercises and accompanying her to visits to the mosque. As CRO-NKH is unable to use public transport, it is essential that the successful candidate has a full driving licence and access to their own car.
We are looking for someone who speaks clear English and is responsible, proactive and able to think creatively when providing support. The ideal candidate will be encouraging and motivating, helping CRO-NKH develop and maintain her independence while showing initiative and a positive attitude in day-to-day situations.

Support Worker / PA, ref: CRO-NAK – day shifts

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  • Purley
  • Hourly rate: TBC
  • Start date: ASAP
  • 50 hours per week (role spread across 7 days), available for 2 PAs
We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic PA to support a 24-year-old woman in Purley. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by supporting her with daily living and helping her enjoy a range of social and community activities.
The position involves providing personal care, including support with showering and toileting. Alongside this, the PA will help with everyday tasks such as helping tidying room, assisting with laundry and maintaining an organised living space. A key part of the role is supporting her to take part in activities she enjoys, such as bowling and trampolining, and accompanying her on outings. She also enjoys attending the mosque, and the PA will support her in getting there and participating in her community.
Communication is an important part of this role. CRO-NAK uses an iPad as part of her communication, and the ideal candidate will have knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) to help support effective interaction. Confidence in spoken English is also essential.
We are looking for someone who is bubbly, patient, confident and trustworthy. Building trust is important and can take time, so the successful candidate should be understanding and committed to developing a positive and supportive relationship.
As CRO-NAK is unable to use public transport, the PA must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own car in order to support her with travel to activities and appointments.
There are up to two PA positions available for the day shift role. We are also recruiting for a PA to cover night shifts, so applicants interested in combining both roles are encouraged to view the night shift advert as well (CRO-NAK – night shifts).

Night Shift Personal Assistant – ref: CRO-NAK

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  • Purley
  • Hourly rate: TBC
  • Start date: ASAP
  • 48 hours across 4 nights, available for 1 or 2 PAs
We are currently looking for one or two compassionate and reliable PAs to provide overnight support in Purley. This role is for night shifts totalling 48 hours per week, working four 12-hour shifts from 7pm to 7am.
The position involves supporting CRO-NAK during the night. Responsibilities include being available if she wakes, assisting with toileting when required, providing toileting care, and helping her settle back to sleep comfortably. The role requires someone who can remain attentive throughout the night and respond calmly and kindly whenever support is needed.
This is a caring role that requires patience, attentiveness, and a supportive approach. The successful candidate will be expected to stay alert during the shift and provide reassurance and practical assistance in a respectful and dignified manner. Building trust is important and can take time, so the successful candidate should be understanding and committed to developing a positive and supportive relationship.
For applicants who would prefer a wider range of working hours, the night shifts may also be combined with day shifts, offering the opportunity for more varied working patterns.

Support Worker / PA, ref: CRO-SFA

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  • Purley
  • Hourly rate: TBC
  • Hours: 15.25 hours per week

We are looking for a caring and reliable Support Worker to provide support to a 36-year-old woman living in Purley. This role involves assisting with daily living tasks, personal care, and supporting her to access activities in the community with her children.

The role includes providing morning support with personal care for approximately 45 minutes each day. In addition to this, you will provide around one hour of support daily with tasks such as meal preparation, general cleaning, laundry, and changing bed linen to help maintain the home environment.

At weekends, additional support is required to help CRO-SFA access community activities with her children. This part of the role involves accompanying and assisting her outside the home so that she can participate in local activities and spend time in the community with her family.

The total number of hours available is 15.25 hours per week, ideally delivered across six days each week.

Monday: 2 hours
Tuesday: 1 hour 45 minutes
Wednesday: 1 hour 45 minutes
Thursday: 1 hour 45 minutes
Friday: 2 hours
Saturday: 4 hours 45 minutes
Sunday: No care required

Total weekly hours: 15.25 hours

The successful candidate will be dependable, respectful, and able to support someone to maintain their independence while providing practical help when needed. Previous experience in care or support work would be helpful, although it is not essential for someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Support Worker / PA, ref: CRO-ZCA

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  • Croydon
  • Hours: 11 hours 30 minutes per week

We are seeking a reliable, caring and organised Support Worker/Personal Assistant to provide practical support to a parent in Croydon. This role is centred around assisting with parental responsibilities and light household tasks, helping to maintain a smooth and well-structured daily routine.

A key part of the position involves supporting with school runs to Aerodrome Primary School, Monday to Friday. This includes taking the children to school in the morning and collecting them in the afternoon. The successful candidate will be punctual, dependable and confident supporting children in a safe and professional manner.

In addition to school runs, the role includes providing practical assistance within the home. Support will be required with washing and dressing, laundry duties and changing bedding. There will also be light domestic tasks such as surface cleaning and loading items into the dishwasher to help maintain a clean and comfortable living environment. These duties are spread across the week and total approximately five sessions of 1 hour and 15 minutes each.

Some support will also be needed with warming up and serving food, amounting to approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes per week. The ideal candidate will be attentive, respectful of the family’s routines, and able to work independently while maintaining clear and open communication.

We are looking for someone who is trustworthy, patient and compassionate, with a positive attitude and a proactive approach to supporting both childcare responsibilities and household organisation. Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous, although reliability and a caring nature are equally important.

Female Support Worker / PA, ref: CRO-ARY

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  • Old Coulsdon
  • Hourly rate: £14.80
  • Start date: ASAP
  • 10 hours per week (Mon-Fri, flexible hours to arrange with CRO-ARY)
We are looking for a caring and reliable female PA/Support Worker to support CRO-ARY for 10 hours per week. 
Having your own car is essential for this role, as support will include driving CRO-ARY to appointments, shopping trips, the gym, and helping her access the community more independently. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others build confidence and get out and about.
The role will involve supporting with medication, preparing and managing meals, light cleaning when needed, and assisting with some personal care such as showering and washing hair. We are looking for someone patient, respectful, and dependable who can provide support in a friendly and encouraging way. CRO-ARY has strong family support, including hands-on help from her children.
CRO-ARY also has cats, so it is important that the PA is animal friendly and comfortable around pets.
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