Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-578-504


Company:	Purple DPSS
Salary:	£15
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB4 2SS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker

Job ref. PUR-578-504

About the Direct

Payment Holder

J is a 10-year-old child with a diagnosis of Down syndrome and Sickle cell

disease. He is partially verbal and uses Makaton to communicate.

J enjoys water play, swimming, going to the park and playing role-playing cards.

He benefits from routine, patience, encouragement and positive support while

taking part in activities he enjoys.

Hours and rate of

pay hours

50 hours @ £15 ph available to be used flexibly, including weekends and school

holidays.

The working pattern will be agreed with family.

Location Cambridge, CB4 area

DBS/Checks Confirmation of an Enhanced DBS check.

Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you would

be doing…

Provide one-to-one support for J in activities he enjoys, including water play,

swimming, visits to the park and role -playing card games.

Supporting J to build his confidence, communication and independence while

ensuring he remains safe and engaged in activities.

Required skills

and experience

A patient, calm person with experience and good understanding of supporting

young people with special needs especially Down syndrome.

A cheerful and enthusiastic individual who enjoys engaging children through play

and activities.

A driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential.

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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