{"id":15559,"date":"2026-03-06T12:59:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/?post_type=jobpost&p=15559"},"modified":"2026-03-06T12:59:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:59:26","slug":"personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-805-026","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-805-026\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker-PUR-805-026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job ref. <\/strong><\/td>\nPUR-805-026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About the Direct Payment Holder<\/strong><\/td>\nS is a very energetic 10 year old boy, who enjoys being outside, running, exploring and seeks a lot of sensory input.
\nS has a diagnosis of autism and is pre-verbal. Due to communication difficulties, S can display some challenging behaviours.<\/p>\n

S requires 2:1 support.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hours and rate of pay \u00a0hours <\/strong><\/td>\nTwo PA\u2019s required for 2:1 Support – \u00a314.00 per hour – 30 hours to be used flexibly during the school holidays.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\nEddington, CB3 area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DBS\/Checks<\/strong><\/td>\nConfirmation of DBS check<\/p>\n

Right to Work and references will be needed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

What you would be doing\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\nSupport S around the home and out in the community, visiting the park or participating in other activities. Helping S to broaden his interests and allow him to socialise with young people in a supportive and structured environment.<\/p>\n

Supporting S during mealtimes and assisting with other personal care needs, including toileting and nappy changes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Required skills and experience<\/strong><\/td>\nKnowledge\/Experience of working with children with autism.<\/p>\n

It is very important that you are reliable, have good timekeeping and strong communication skills.<\/p>\n

A bubbly personality, a good sense of humour, and a kind and caring nature, active and willing to be in interactive<\/p>\n

Driving License and use of own car is desirable (Car insurance with business use is a mandatory requirement).<\/p>\n

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Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.<\/p>\n

* Sponsorship is not available for this role *<\/strong><\/p>\n

* No agencies please *<\/strong><\/p>\n

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