Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker- PUR-786-787

Purple DPSS; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Purple DPSS in Cambourne is seeking a Personal Assistant/Support Worker to support N, a 10-year-old with Autism and PDA, in daily activities and community access. The role is part-time, on-site, with a pay of £13 per hour, and requires an Enhanced DBS, right to work, and references.

You will provide one-to-one support, accompany N on bus rides, swimming and visits to the city centre and park, helping him to feel safe, confident and independent, with a flexible pattern to suit family needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for N, enabling him to access the community safely
• Support will include accompanying N on bus rides, swimming, visits to the city centre, trips to the park, Greggs and other activities of his choice, following his interests and preferences
• Promote N's wellbeing, confidence and independence

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker- PUR-786-787

N is a bright 10-year-old with Autism and Pathological Demand

Avoidance (PDA). He is pre-verbal and communicates using a few

N enjoys bus rides, music, swimming, visits to Greggs and trips to the park. He

thrives on routine, predictability and benefits greatly from social stories and clear

plans to reduce his anxiety around changes.

Hours and rate of

pay hours

72 hours @ £13 ph available to be used flexibly, including weekends and school

holidays.

The working pattern will be agreed with family.

Location Cambourne, CB23 area

DBS/Checks Confirmation of an Enhanced DBS check.

Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you would

Provide one-to-one support for N, enabling him to access the community safely

while promoting his wellbeing, confidence and independence.

Support will include accompanying N on bus rides, swimming, visits to the city

centre, trips to the park, Greggs and other activities of his choice, following his

interests and preferences.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Salary: from £13 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Cambourne

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 23 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Summary

N is a bright 10-year-old with Autism and Pathological Demand

Avoidance (PDA). He is pre-verbal and communicates using a few

words, alongside non-verbal communication.

N enjoys bus rides, music, swimming, visits to Greggs and trips to the park. He

thrives on routine, predictability and benefits greatly from social stories and clear

plans to reduce his anxiety around changes.

Hours and rate of

pay hours

72 hours @ £13 ph available to be used flexibly, including weekends and school

holidays.

The working pattern will be agreed with family.

Location Cambourne, CB23 area

DBS/Checks Confirmation of an Enhanced DBS check.

Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you would be doing…

Provide one-to-one support for N, enabling him to access the community safely

while promoting his wellbeing, confidence and independence.

Support will include accompanying N on bus rides, swimming, visits to the city

centre, trips to the park, Greggs and other activities of his choice, following his

interests and preferences.

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