{"id":15753,"date":"2026-05-01T11:44:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T11:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/?post_type=jobpost&p=15753"},"modified":"2026-05-01T11:44:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T11:44:33","slug":"personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-437-768","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-437-768\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker-PUR-437-768"},"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>\n\u00a0Support Worker \u2013 PUR-437-768<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About the Direct Payment Holder<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0L is a happy 23 year old lad who is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a learning disability.<\/p>\n

L follows Formula 1 he enjoys going to the cinema, garden centre and shopping for clothes.\u00a0 L also goes to drama club.\u00a0 In his downtime he enjoys relaxing with his girlfriend and her family and hanging out with his friends and his brother.<\/p>\n

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Hours and rate of pay \u00a0hours <\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a03 hours per week \u2013 Saturday or Monday<\/p>\n

\u00a315 per hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Location<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Burwell – CB25<\/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>\n\u00a0Supporting with travel training such as using the bus understanding timetables and paying fares.<\/p>\n

Supporting L to understand the value of money.<\/p>\n

Ordering\/paying for drinks and food.<\/p>\n

Generally expanding knowledge of life skills.<\/p>\n

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Required skills and experience<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0If you have experience of supporting others in the community this would be preferred but is not essential, if you have lived experience of supporting someone in your family we would also like to hear from you.<\/p>\n

We are looking for a cheerful and enthusiastic support worker who enjoys community based activities.\u00a0 Someone who will interact with L and be encouraging to promote independence and improve & develop skills.\u00a0 If you have similar interests that would be great.<\/p>\n

L responds well to routine so good time keeping skills are important.<\/p>\n

A driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role \u2013 mileage money will be paid.<\/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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