Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-550-449


Company:	Purple DPSS
Salary:	from £15 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Cambridgeshire
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

About the Direct

Payment Holder

M is a child with a diagnosis of autism. He is non-verbal, wears nappies and

requires one-to-one support with his personal care, including dressing and

maintaining his hygiene. M is very active and needs close supervision to help

keep him safe.

M is sociable, cheerful and cheeky, and enjoys being around people. He follows

his own agenda and benefits from a patient, understanding and supportive

approach. When accessing the community, M requires a specialist buggy and

close supervision, as he is not always aware of potential dangers.

Hours and rate of

pay hours

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

school holidays.

The working pattern will be agreed with family.

Location

Cambridge, CB5 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 M with his daily activities, personal care and

community outings while promoting his wellbeing, independence and

engagement.

Support M with nappy changes, dressing and changing his clothes when

required, ensuring he remains clean, comfortable and safe.

Accompany M on outings and support him to access the community safely, using

his specialist buggy when required.

Maintain close supervision at all times, particularly when out in public, as M is

very active and may not recognise potential dangers.

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