Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR

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

Job summary

Purple DPSS in Bottisham, CB25 area, is hiring a Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker to support a 9-year-old Direct Payment Holder at home. The role is full-time, on-site, with a pay rate of £15 per hour and 54 hours of support available, including weekends and holidays.

You will work closely with the family to provide engaging, sensory activities, boosting confidence and helping develop independence skills. A DBS check and right to work will be required.

Responsibilities

• Support A in the home with engaging sensory activities to boost confidence and independence.

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-411-289

CAPTION:

• Company: Purple DPSS
• Salary: from £15 an hour
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Bottisham
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 29 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

About the Direct Payment Holder A

A is an active, excitable and creative 9-year-old, with a love of all things arts and crafts. A enjoys drawing and creating comic books and enjoys being outside and bouncing on the trampoline.

A has a diagnosis of Autism & PICA.

Hours and rate of pay

• £15 per hour, 54 support hours available, to be used flexibly at weekends and holidays.
• The working pattern will be agreed with family.

Location

Bottisham, CB25 area

DBS/Checks

Confirmation of an Enhanced DBS check.

Additional Requirements

• Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you would be doing…

Supporting A in the home setting, keeping him engaged throughout the day with sensory filled activities. Helping boost A's confidence, to broaden his interests and support to develop his independence skills.