Carer /Support Worker
Job ref. PUR-603-057
About the Direct Payment Holder
The client is a young neurodivergent male who enjoys engaging in hobbies both at home and in the local community. He experiences anxiety and has a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile, so he benefits from a calm, patient and flexible approach. He may need time to build trust with new people and responds best to a person‑centred, relationship‑led style of support.
Hours and rate of pay
4 hours per week
Weekend availability required – Saturday or Sunday
Location
Hemel Hempstead (HP3)
DBS/Checks
Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed.
Training
Training will be offered to enable you to complete the mandatory training required:
- Safeguarding Adults
- Introduction to first aid
- Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing
- Building a positive, trusting relationship with the young person and their family
- Providing calm emotional support, particularly when accessing the community
- Encouraging and facilitating engagement in hobbies—beginning at home and gradually within the local community
- Supporting the young person to feel safe, confident and comfortable during outings
- Using a flexible, person‑centred approach tailored to his needs and pace
Required skills and experience
- Experience working with or supporting neurodivergent young people
- Understanding of the PDA profile
- Experience supporting individuals with anxiety
- Awareness of ARFID (desirable but not essential)
- Ability to build rapport slowly and respectfully
- Calm, empathetic and patient approach
- Strong communication and willingness to work collaboratively with the family
- Flexibility and understanding that engagement may take time
Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.
Sponsorship is not available for this role
No agencies please
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