Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker

Purple Dpss; Burwell; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Purple DPSS is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker for L, a 23-year-old with autism and a learning disability, in Burwell, CB25. This permanent, part-time role is on-site with around 3 hours per week and pays £15 per hour.

You will help with travel training, budgeting, purchasing drinks and food, and developing life skills. DBS check and right to work references are required. Training and ongoing support provided.

Qualifications

• DBS check required prior to start.
• Right to Work and references will be needed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with travel training such as using the bus, understanding timetables, and paying fares.
• Supporting L to understand the value of money.
• Ordering/paying for drinks and food.
• Generally expanding knowledge of life skills.

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker- PUR-437-768

CAPTION:

• Company: Purple DPSS
• Salary: from £15 an hour
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Burwell
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 8 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 8 Oct 2026

Summary

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Support Worker - PUR-437-768

About the Direct Payment Holder

L is a happy 23 year old lad who is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a learning disability.

L follows Formula 1 he enjoys going to the cinema, garden centre and shopping for clothes. L also goes to drama club. In his downtime he enjoys relaxing with his girlfriend and her family and hanging out with his friends and his brother.

Hours and rate of pay

• 3 hours per week - Saturday or Monday
• £15 per hour

Location

Burwell - CB25

DBS/Checks

Confirmation of DBS check

Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you would be doing

• Supporting with travel training such as using the bus, understanding timetables, and paying fares.
• Supporting L to understand the value of money.
• Ordering/paying for drinks and food.
• Generally expanding knowledge of life skills.