Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker-PUR-300-536
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge CB2 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purple DPSS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PUR-300-536 |
Summary
Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
Job ref. Support Worker - PUR-300-536
About me I'm a 17 year old boy. I'm Autistic. I use a few spoken words of every day actions and needs. I have a Talking Device which is uploaded with everyday tasks and things. I communicate very well using my Talking Device.
I'm epileptic and I take regular medication to keep it under control. I have a safety plan in case of a seizure so that you can know how to help me.
I live at home in Cambridge city in Trumpington near the Park and Ride. I live with my mum and my big sister.
I go to school every day, I enjoy school.
At home I enjoy using my iPad and phone because they keep me calm and happy. I listen to stories and music on my phone, and iPad.
I love eating crisps and I can never have enough of them.
Pasta, sauce plus vegetables is my favourite meal in the evening.
Hours and rate of pay 6 hours per week @ £12.71 per hour.
Location Cambridge – CB2
DBS/Checks Confirmation of Enhanced DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing… It is important that you have a good understanding of Autism, enjoy being active and have skills/confidence to support me.
Assisting me with taking medication, personal care such as showering, washing hair, brushing teeth, moisturizing and dressing.
Preparing meals/cooking, laundry, keeping me safe from danger.
Making sure I'm in bed.
I can use the toilet independently but I need reminders to wash my hands with soap afterwards and secure my clothes.
I sometimes wear glasses, please encourage me.
I appear big for my age because I'm tall, but I'm happy, gentle, warm and friendly.
Support me away from home to give me a break from home, mix with peers.
Help and support me to increase my self care, independence and life skills.
Support me to access things and activities that I enjoy in the community.
Support me to access other life skills such as learning shopping skills.
I can walk well. I sometimes run off suddenly. I'm not aware of any danger so please keep close watch over me. Hold my hand to me to keep safe when out and about for crossing roads.
Reassure and help me to calm when I am upset or anxious.
Good communication skills, aim to build trust and understanding my needs.
Help and support me to have my medication as and when needed .
Treat me with respect, kindness and dignity.
The person I would like… You should have experience of working with Special /additional needs. Experience with autism and knowledge is essential. Also experience of working with people with epilepsy, nonverbal or with people who use few words.
Have a genuine interest and provide me with good quality of care.
A kind, caring, passionate, patient, empathetic and committed PA would be what I need please.
Act in a capacity of trustworthiness and honesty.
Keep confidentiality.
A good time keeper and able to keep a communication diary as, and when needed.
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. Support Worker - PUR-300-536
About me I'm a 17 year old boy. I'm Autistic. I use a few spoken words of every day actions and needs. I have a Talking Device which is uploaded with everyday tasks and things. I communicate very well using my Talking Device.
I'm epileptic and I take regular medication to keep it under control. I have a safety plan in case of a seizure so that you can know how to help me.
I live at home in Cambridge city in Trumpington near the Park and Ride. I live with my mum and my big sister.
I go to school every day, I enjoy school.
At home I enjoy using my iPad and phone because they keep me calm and happy. I listen to stories and music on my phone, and iPad.
I love eating crisps and I can never have enough of them.
Pasta, sauce plus vegetables is my favourite meal in the evening.
Hours and rate of pay 6 hours per week @ £12.71 per hour.
Location Cambridge – CB2
DBS/Checks Confirmation of Enhanced DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be doing… It is important that you have a good understanding of Autism, enjoy being active and have skills/confidence to support me.
Assisting me with taking medication, personal care such as showering, washing hair, brushing teeth, moisturizing and dressing.
Preparing meals/cooking, laundry, keeping me safe from danger.
Making sure I'm in bed.
I can use the toilet independently but I need reminders to wash my hands with soap afterwards and secure my clothes.
I sometimes wear glasses, please encourage me.
I appear big for my age because I'm tall, but I'm happy, gentle, warm and friendly.
Support me away from home to give me a break from home, mix with peers.
Help and support me to increase my self care, independence and life skills.
Support me to access things and activities that I enjoy in the community.
Support me to access other life skills such as learning shopping skills.
I can walk well. I sometimes run off suddenly. I'm not aware of any danger so please keep close watch over me. Hold my hand to me to keep safe when out and about for crossing roads.
Reassure and help me to calm when I am upset or anxious.
Good communication skills, aim to build trust and understanding my needs.
Help and support me to have my medication as and when needed .
Treat me with respect, kindness and dignity.
The person I would like… You should have experience of working with Special /additional needs. Experience with autism and knowledge is essential. Also experience of working with people with epilepsy, nonverbal or with people who use few words.
Have a genuine interest and provide me with good quality of care.
A kind, caring, passionate, patient, empathetic and committed PA would be what I need please.
Act in a capacity of trustworthiness and honesty.
Keep confidentiality.
A good time keeper and able to keep a communication diary as, and when needed.
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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