Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-786-787


Company:	Purple DPSS
Salary:	from £13 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB23 6BP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	12 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job ref. PUR-786-787

About the Direct

Payment Holder

N is a bright 10-year-old with Autism and Pathological Demand

Avoidance (PDA). He is pre-verbal and communicates using a few

words, alongside non-verbal communication.

N enjoys bus rides, music, swimming, visits to Greggs and trips to the park. He

thrives on routine, predictability and benefits greatly from social stories and clear

plans to reduce his anxiety around changes.

Hours and rate of

pay hours

72 hours @ £13 ph available to be used flexibly, including weekends and school

holidays.

The working pattern will be agreed with family.

Location Cambourne, CB23 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 N, enabling him to access the community safely

while promoting his wellbeing, confidence and independence.

Support will include accompanying N on bus rides, swimming, visits to the city

centre, trips to the park, Greggs and other activities of his choice, following his

interests and preferences.

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