Support Worker / Personal Assistant (PA)-PUR-137-975


Company:	Purple DPSS
Salary:	£16
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Essex, SS17 9AD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

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PUR-137-975

I am a 43-year-old autistic man with a learning disability living in the SS17

area. I am non-verbal and a wheelchair user. I require support with all

aspects of my daily living and enjoy accessing my local community.

About me

I enjoy shopping trips, visiting supermarkets, attending clubs, spending

time in parks, bowling and going out for drives. I particularly enjoy

watching people and taking in the world around me. I am looking for

supportive and reliable Personal Assistants who can help me remain

active, access the community and live a fulfilling life.

36 contracted hours per week.

Hours and rate

of pay

Shifts will be worked Monday to Sunday and will include a mixture of long

and short days.

Rate of Pay: £16.00 per hour

Location

SS17 area, Essex

Confirmation of DBS check.

DBS/Checks

Right to Work and references will be needed.

Your role will involve supporting me with all aspects of daily living,

including:

• Personal care including showering and continence care

• Bed changing and maintaining a clean living environment

• Laundry and household tasks

What you

would be

doing…

• Preparing and cooking meals

• Food shopping and other errands

• Supporting me to access my local community and activities I enjoy

• Accompanying me on trips to clubs, parks, shopping centres, bowling

and drives out

• Supporting my health, wellbeing and daily routines

This is a 2:1 support package and you will work alongside another PA to

provide safe and person-centred support.

I am looking for a caring, reliable, patient and compassionate female

Personal Assistant.

You will be kind, trustworthy and punctual with excellent communication

and listening skills. You will be able to build a positive and trusting

relationship and understand the importance of person-centred support.

The person I

would like…

You will be flexible, adaptable and able to respond to changing needs.

You should work well as part of a team and have a genuine desire to

support me to live independently and enjoy a good quality of life.

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