Support Worker-PUR-583-815

Purple DPSS; Town of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Purple DPSS in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Support Worker to assist a 14-year-old boy with autism and ADHD traits. You will help him build independence, accompany him outdoors for football and park activities, and support social communication with peers.

DBS clearance is essential and duties may include prompting for toilet use and reminders as discussed. The role offers flexible hours after school, holidays, and some weekends, with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS clearance essential.
• Experience supporting autistic individuals a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support T with independence skills, helping him access the community with a trusted adult.
• Engage in outdoor activities like football at the park and socialise with peers.
• Provide prompts for toilet use and other reminders as discussed.

Job description

T is a happy sociable 14 year old boy who has a diagnosis of

Autism with traits of ADHD.

T is very active, he likes to be busy! He enjoys being outdoors, he

likes playing football and going to the park, he is passionate about

aviation, fighter jets in particular.

Hours and rate

of Pay

Flexible hours 55.5 available paid at £12.71 per hour – hours to be

used after school, in the holidays and some weekends.

Enhanced DBS clearance is essential.

What you

would be

Supporting T with independence skills, giving him confidence to

access the community with another trusted adult, doing things

outdoors together like going to the park with a football, socialising

with other young people, building his confidence in social situations

and developing his communication skills.

Some prompting to use the toilet and other reminders will be

Support Worker-PUR-583-815

Company: Purple DPSS Hours: Part-time Location: Cambridge Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 23 Oct 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Title

Support Worker

About the

service user

T is a happy sociable 14 year old boy who has a diagnosis of

Autism with traits of ADHD.

T is very active, he likes to be busy! He enjoys being outdoors, he

likes playing football and going to the park, he is passionate about

aviation, fighter jets in particular.

Hours and rate

of Pay

Flexible hours 55.5 available paid at £12.71 per hour – hours to be

used after school, in the holidays and some weekends.

Enhanced DBS clearance is essential.

What you

would be

doing…

Supporting T with independence skills, giving him confidence to

access the community with another trusted adult, doing things

outdoors together like going to the park with a football, socialising

with other young people, building his confidence in social situations

and developing his communication skills.

Some prompting to use the toilet and other reminders will be

required (to be discussed).

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