Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR

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

Job summary

Purple DPSS is seeking a Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker for an on-site, permanent position in Whittlesford. The role involves supporting a 13-year-old with complex needs, enabling community activities and daily living skills, with a flexible schedule totaling 76.5 hours to be used around weekends and school holidays.

The position offers pay from £13.50 per hour, requires an enhanced DBS check, and rights to work and references. This is a caring, hands-on role in a local setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supporting with getting out in the community, life skills and days out, helping to boost confidence, to broaden her interests and support to develop her independence skills.

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-297-945

CAPTION:

• Company: Purple DPSS
• Salary: from £13.50 an hour
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Whittlesford
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 16 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 16 Oct 2026

About the Direct Payment Holder

13 year old young person with a diagnosis of profound bilateral sensori-neural hearing loss, acquired brain injury, global developmental delay and a likely autism diagnosis soon.

M enjoys arts and crafts like jewellery making, drawing, colouring and making loom bands, fun days out like theme parks, ten pin bowling, cinema and the seaside.

Hours and rate of pay

£13.50 per hour, 76.5 hours to be used flexibly at either the weekend and/or school holiday time.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Location

Whittlesford, CB22 area

DBS/Checks

Confirmation of DBS check

Additional Requirements

• Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you would be doing…

Supporting with getting out in the community, life skills and days out, helping to boost confidence, to broaden her interests and support to develop her independence skills.