Purple Match
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Durham University
Posted 1 day ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire, Durham University |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-952-132 |
| Hours | 5 |
| Rate of Pay | £20.00 per hour |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | Part-time Personal Assistant required to support a fourth-year Durham University student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at St Aidan's College – Durham University. |
| Key Responsibilities: | The role involves providing tailored support to promote independence, wellbeing, academic progress, social development, and career planning. This includes meeting with the student regularly, helping with organisation, time management, daily living routines, coursework deadlines, and building social confidence, while maintaining communication with the student's family and college where appropriate. The position is for 5 hours per week during term time (29 weeks per academic year, maximum 144 hours) and pays £20 per hour plus pro-rata holiday pay. |
| Requirements: | Applicants should have experience supporting neurodivergent young adults, particularly those with ASD, and possess strong communication, empathy, patience, and interpersonal skills. An Enhanced DBS check, right to work documentation, and references are required. Candidates based in or near Durham City are preferred. Please submit a CV with two references and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role. No sponsorship available. No agencies please. |