Support Worker – Cambridge (CB2) - PUR-296-220
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Above minimum wage per hour (depending on day) extra on a bank holiday, this would be discussed. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purple DPSS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PUR-296-220 |
Summary
Job Title Support Worker – Cambridge (CB2) - PUR-296-220
About the service user
T is an 18 year old young man currently studying equine management who hopes to continue his studies for his dream job as a vet. T has high functioning Autism and sensory issues, his family describe him as quirky, happy, calm and polite. Horses are his passion he also enjoys art.
Hours and rate of Pay
3 hours a week to be used flexibly weekends & holidays.
£15.60 per hour.
Enhanced DBS clearance is essential.
What you would be doing… You will be someone to bridge the gap between family & friend.
Supporting T to navigate the community locally and to increase confidence when using public transport and therefore gaining key independence skills.
The person I would like…
Experience of supporting others is not essential for this role however, it is essential that you are open minded and sensitive to T’s sensory difficulties which include certain smells, germs, sunlight some metals and some spoken words.
Someone who has a calm, quiet nature but who is an excellent communicator.
Someone who has a genuine interest in supporting others to live their best lives.
If you have similar interests to T that would be amazing!
“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by Purple”
About the service user
T is an 18 year old young man currently studying equine management who hopes to continue his studies for his dream job as a vet. T has high functioning Autism and sensory issues, his family describe him as quirky, happy, calm and polite. Horses are his passion he also enjoys art.
Hours and rate of Pay
3 hours a week to be used flexibly weekends & holidays.
£15.60 per hour.
Enhanced DBS clearance is essential.
What you would be doing… You will be someone to bridge the gap between family & friend.
Supporting T to navigate the community locally and to increase confidence when using public transport and therefore gaining key independence skills.
The person I would like…
Experience of supporting others is not essential for this role however, it is essential that you are open minded and sensitive to T’s sensory difficulties which include certain smells, germs, sunlight some metals and some spoken words.
Someone who has a calm, quiet nature but who is an excellent communicator.
Someone who has a genuine interest in supporting others to live their best lives.
If you have similar interests to T that would be amazing!
“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by Purple”
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