Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-140-837
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire SG8 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purple DPSS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PUR-140-837 |
Summary
Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref. PUR-140-837
About the Direct Payment Holder J is a happy and active 16 year old, with a love for Football, Formula One and Westling. J enjoys playing on his Computer or Play Station or being outside.
J has a diagnosis of Koolen-de Vries Syndrome and a Learning Disability.
Hours and rate of pay hours £12.50 per hour, 3.5 hours to be utilised in one session, every two weeks.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Location South Cambridgeshire - SG8 area
DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing… Supporting with getting J out in the community, visiting the park or participating in other activities outside, helping to boost confidence, to broaden his interests and support to develop his independence skills.
Required skills and experience It’s important that you are reliable and have good timekeeping. A bubbly personality with a good sense of humour, along with a kind and caring nature. You should be active and happy to get involved in the things J enjoys, and having similar interests would be a plus. Some knowledge or experience of Koolen‑de Vries Syndrome would be great, but it isn’t essential.
Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.
* Sponsorship is not available for this role *
* No agencies please *
Job ref. PUR-140-837
About the Direct Payment Holder J is a happy and active 16 year old, with a love for Football, Formula One and Westling. J enjoys playing on his Computer or Play Station or being outside.
J has a diagnosis of Koolen-de Vries Syndrome and a Learning Disability.
Hours and rate of pay hours £12.50 per hour, 3.5 hours to be utilised in one session, every two weeks.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Location South Cambridgeshire - SG8 area
DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing… Supporting with getting J out in the community, visiting the park or participating in other activities outside, helping to boost confidence, to broaden his interests and support to develop his independence skills.
Required skills and experience It’s important that you are reliable and have good timekeeping. A bubbly personality with a good sense of humour, along with a kind and caring nature. You should be active and happy to get involved in the things J enjoys, and having similar interests would be a plus. Some knowledge or experience of Koolen‑de Vries Syndrome would be great, but it isn’t essential.
Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.
* Sponsorship is not available for this role *
* No agencies please *
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