Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-764-996


Company:	Purple DPSS
Salary:	£19.20
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB3 0HP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Jul 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker

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Support Worker PUR-764-996

About the Direct

Payment Holder

L is 22 years old and lives with a traumatic brain injury following a skiing

accident in 2024 (causing right-sided physical issues, balance difficulties, and

some cognitive challenges with memory and planning).

L was studying Computer Science at university before his accident. He is bright,

curious, active and committed to his recovery, with interests including learning

languages, maths, computer science, computer games, chess.

He still loves sports (he swims, runs, climbs – and is working to get back to

volleyball and skiing). And he enjoys getting out and about – for walks, to

events, and for trips to cafes and the pub.

Hours and rate of

pay hours

10-15 hours a week, three days per week, paid at £19.20 per hour (the role is

shared with another PA). Monday-Friday - pattern of hours to be discussed

(some daily flexibility appreciated).

Location

Cambridge – CB3

DBS/Checks

Confirmation of Enhanced DBS check

Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you would

be doing…

L prefers to be as independent as possible with personal care - he will let you

know when he needs support with showering/dressing.

Working alongside L to promote and encourage independent living.

Cooking/preparing meals with L using fresh ingredients.

Supporting L with daily exercises, social inclusion, meeting with friends,

swimming, climbing and attending other activities and appointments.

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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