Purple Match

Support Worker – Huntingdon
We are currently recruiting for the opportunity to join a fantastic team, supporting a man with
a learning disability in Huntingdon.
They live in their own home and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle. They love nothing more than
watching TV, relaxing in their sensory room, dozing on the sofa and spending time outdoors
in the sunshine. They also enjoy getting out and about for gentle walks and visits to local
parks. Every day is a little different – you might be baking one day, chilling out in the
sensory room or feeding ducks along the beautiful Huntingdon riverside.
The person you will support is non-verbal and communicates through their behaviour,
expressions and interactions. Building a positive relationship and understanding their
individual communication style is an important part of the role.
The person you will support requires support with all aspects of daily living, including
personal care, meal preparation, medication support, household tasks and maintaining a safe,
comfortable and well-managed home environment. Providing personal care is an essential
part of this role.
This is primarily a lone-working role. The successful applicant will be comfortable working
independently and will enjoy building a positive, trusting relationship with the person they
support. This role is about supporting a person to enjoy the things that matter to them, so the
successful applicant will be patient, relaxed in their approach and comfortable supporting a
slower-paced lifestyle.
About You
We recognise that valuable care experience doesn’t always come from paid employment. You
may have supported a family member or friend, or have personal experience of caring for
someone with additional needs.
We would love to hear about your lived experience and what motivates you to work in care.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
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Experience of supporting people with a learning disability or children and young
people with SEND/SEN (paid, voluntary or personal experience)
Experienced and confident in lone working and providing 1:1 support to people with a
learning disability
An Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one
Good spoken English
The right to work in the UK
A driving licence is not essential for this role.
Hours and Pay
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£14.00 per hour
£85.00 per sleep-in (10:30pm – 7:30am)
Enhanced hourly rate for Bank Holidays
5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata)
This is a PAYE employed role with annual leave and employment benefits. Unfortunately,
we are unable to consider applications from self-employed support workers or agency staff.
Available Position
We currently have one vacancy for 29 hours per week, worked over a two-week rolling
rota, plus sleep-ins.
The shift pattern is:
Week A
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Tuesday 4:30pm – Wednesday 4:30pm (includes a sleep-in from 10:30pm – 7:30am)
Friday 7:30am – 7:30pm
Week B
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Wednesday 7:30am – 7:30pm
Thursday 7:30am – 7:30pm
Sunday 1:30pm – 10:30pm, plus a sleep-in from 10:30pm – 7:30am
There may be opportunities to work additional hours from time to time to cover annual leave
and sickness.
Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, dedicated team supporting a person with a
learning disability to live the life they choose. If you are caring, reliable and passionate about
making a positive difference, we would love to hear from you.