Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-029-209


Company:	Purple DPSS
Salary:	£16.60
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB6 3TZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Jul 2026
Closing date:	14 Aug 2026

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Summary

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker

Job ref. Support Worker – PUR-029-209

About the Direct Payment Holder We are seeking a reliable and patient Support Worker with experience supporting individuals with autism to assist a 26 year old man to develop independence, confidence, and daily living skills.

The individual has ASD, experiences significant anxiety, and is exploring a possible ADHD diagnosis. He requires structured support, encouragement, and practical assistance to engage in daily activities, access the community, and build routine.

Hours and rate of pay hours 8 hours per week @ £16.60 per hour.

Location Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6

DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check

Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you would be doing… • Support to access the community at his own pace

• Assisting him to access and gain educational qualifications and filling gaps in his learning

• Assisting with future vocational goals, including exploring work experience opportunities and one-off volunteering projects, when he is able to do so.

• Assistance with attending appointments and engaging in hobbies

• Encouragement to build structure, plan weekly activities, and develop independence

• Support with daily living tasks including shopping, cooking, cleaning, and laundry

• Guidance with budgeting, financial awareness, and appropriate dressing

• Flexible emotional support, recognising that anxiety may limit activities on some days

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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