Support Worker/ Personal Assistant (PA)-PUR-466-910

Purple DPSS; Meldreth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Purple DPSS is seeking a dedicated Support Worker/Personal Assistant to support a 5-year-old boy in Meldreth during school holidays. The role focuses on enabling activities, play, and safe, positive development in a fun environment. The candidate will be DBS-checked, have Right to Work and references, and be able to facilitate community outings and active pursuits.

Hours are flexible with a pay rate of £13.00 per hour. Location is Meldreth, SG8, with on-site working pattern and permanent status.

Qualifications

• DBS check required.
• Right to Work and references required.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage with the child during activities, play and outings.
• Help with school holiday activities, sports, swimming and arts.
• Read stories, support crafts, painting and drawing to boost communication.
• Encourage social interaction with other children and families.
• Provide a caring, safe and positive environment.

Job description

Support Worker/ Personal Assistant (PA)-PUR-466-910

I am a happy, energetic and loveable 5-year-old boy

living in Meldreth. I have been diagnosed with Autism

and have speech and language development needs.

I have a wonderful personality and I really come out of

myself through music, which helps me communicate and

engage with the world around me. My enthusiasm is

infectious, and I love opportunities to have fun, be active

and explore new experiences.

dinosaurs and animals, and outdoor play and adventures.

I am from a lovely, welcoming family who are looking for

a caring and enthusiastic person to support me during

the school holidays. This is a fantastic opportunity to

build a meaningful relationship with me, help me develop

new skills and confidence, and make a genuine

difference to my life.

Hours and

rate of pay

£13.00 per hour

Days and times are flexible and will be discussed during

the interview process.

Location

Meldreth, SG8

Access to a car would be advantageous to support

community outings and activities; however, this is not

essential if you live locally.

DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check

Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you

would be

Your role will involve helping me enjoy the activities I

love while supporting my development in a fun, positive

and safe way. This may include supporting me to access

community activities and outings, encouraging social

interaction with other children and families, supervising

play, mealtimes and activities, and supporting football,

swimming and other active pursuits.

You may also read stories with me, support arts and

crafts, painting and drawing, and help build my

communication and confidence through play and music.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker/ Personal Assistant (PA)-PUR-466-910

Company: Purple DPSS Salary: from £13 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Meldreth Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 29 Sept 2026 Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

Summary

About me

I am a happy, energetic and loveable 5-year-old boy

living in Meldreth. I have been diagnosed with Autism

and have speech and language development needs.

I have a wonderful personality and I really come out of

myself through music, which helps me communicate and

engage with the world around me. My enthusiasm is

infectious, and I love opportunities to have fun, be active

and explore new experiences.

I enjoy music, football, swimming, riding my bike,

dinosaurs and animals, and outdoor play and adventures.

I am from a lovely, welcoming family who are looking for

a caring and enthusiastic person to support me during

the school holidays. This is a fantastic opportunity to

build a meaningful relationship with me, help me develop

new skills and confidence, and make a genuine

difference to my life.

Hours and

rate of pay

£13.00 per hour

52 hours available during school holidays.

Days and times are flexible and will be discussed during

the interview process.

Location

Meldreth, SG8

Access to a car would be advantageous to support

community outings and activities; however, this is not

essential if you live locally.

DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check

Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you

would be

doing…

Your role will involve helping me enjoy the activities I

love while supporting my development in a fun, positive

and safe way. This may include supporting me to access

community activities and outings, encouraging social

interaction with other children and families, supervising

play, mealtimes and activities, and supporting football,

swimming and other active pursuits.

You may also read stories with me, support arts and

crafts, painting and drawing, and help build my

communication and confidence through play and music.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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.