Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-194-011

Purple DPSS; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Purple DPSS is recruiting a Personal Assistant/Support Worker to assist L, a 35-year-old man with Autism and learning disability, in Cambridge. This on-site, part-time role involves helping him access community activities and social opportunities, with weekend or evening hours as needed.

DBS clearance and right to work/ref checks are required. The position offers 8–10 hours per week at £12.71 per hour, with potential extra hours for respite or overnight support, and is posted as permanent with a

Qualifications

• DBS check required
• Right to Work and references required

Responsibilities

• Support L with accessing the community and engaging in activities he enjoys
• Encourage participation and expand his circle of peers

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-194-011

L is a 35 year old male with a diagnosis of Autism & learning disability. He has limited communication & understanding of spoken word but is fun to be with, he is good company but also enjoys his own company and being quiet.. He enjoys a variety of activities including banger racing, charity shops, the gym (sometimes), bowling, car boot sales and lots more.

L is very able but needs encouragement to try different things.

Hours and rate of pay: hours 8-10 hours per week can be flexible – Friday, weekends or any evening during the week. Paid at £12.71 per hour. Extra hours for respite/overnight support are available.

Location Cambridge CB4

DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check

Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you would be doing… Supporting L with accessing the community and engaging with activities he enjoys to expand his circle of peers and activities of interest.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Purple DPSS Hours: Part-time Location: Cambridgeshire Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 29 Sept 2026 Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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