Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR

Purple Dpss; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple DPSS in Whittlesey is seeking a Personal Assistant/Support Worker to support a 16-year-old boy with hydrocephalus, blindness and additional needs. The role is full-time and on-site, paying from £13 per hour, with 75 hours available in school holidays and weekends.

You will provide in-home support initially, helping to build independence and participate in community activities as appropriate, with DBS and Right to Work checks required.

Qualifications

• DBS checks required.
• Right to Work and references will be needed.

Responsibilities

• Support takes place in the home environment initially to get to know J and his family, with a plan to progress to community activities.
• Some prompting to use the toilet and wash hands will be needed; J may occasionally need assistance with personal care.

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-208-336

CAPTION:

• Company: Purple DPSS
• Salary: from £13 an hour
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Whittlesey
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 16 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 16 Oct 2026

Summary

J is a happy 16 year old boy who has a diagnosis of Hydrocephalus (managed with shunts), he is registered blind and is severely sight impaired, Macular Dystrophy, development delay and Epilepsy (although has been seizure free for several years).

J enjoys listening to music, playing games and watching YouTube on his tablet, he also enjoys going out into the community with his family to the park and other activities.

J shares his home with cats & dogs.

Hours and rate of pay

• 75 hours available to use in school holidays and weekends @ £13 per hour.

Location

Whittlesey - PE7

DBS/Checks

• Confirmation of DBS check
• Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you would be doing…

Support will take place in the home environment initially until you get to know J and his family with a view to getting out and about in the community building on independence skills.

Some prompting to use the toilet and washing his hands will be needed, J may occasionally need support to clean himself properly.