{"id":15771,"date":"2026-05-08T08:59:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/?post_type=jobpost&p=15771"},"modified":"2026-05-08T08:59:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:59:01","slug":"personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-029-209","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/personal-assistant-pa-support-worker-pur-029-209\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Assistant (PA)\/Support Worker-PUR-029-209"},"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>\nSupport Worker \u2013 PUR-029-209<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About the Direct Payment Holder<\/strong><\/td>\nWe are seeking a reliable and patient Support Worker with experience supporting individuals with autism to assist a 26\u2011year\u2011old man to develop independence, confidence, and daily living skills.<\/p>\n

The individual has ASD, experiences significant anxiety, and is exploring a possible ADHD diagnosis. He requires structured support, encouragement, and practical assistance to engage in daily activities, access the community, and build routine.<\/p>\n

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Hours and rate of pay \u00a0hours <\/strong><\/td>\n8 hours per week @ \u00a316.60 per hour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\nEly, Cambridgeshire, CB6<\/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\n
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  • Support to access the community at his own pace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Assisting him to access and gain educational qualifications and filling gaps in his learning<\/li>\n
    • Assisting with future vocational goals, including exploring work experience opportunities and one-off volunteering projects, when he is able to do so.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Assistance with attending appointments and engaging in hobbies<\/li>\n
      • Encouragement to build structure, plan weekly activities, and develop independence<\/li>\n
      • Support with daily living tasks including shopping, cooking, cleaning, and laundry<\/li>\n
      • Guidance with budgeting, financial awareness, and appropriate dressing<\/li>\n
      • Flexible emotional support, recognising that anxiety may limit activities on some days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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Required skills and experience<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Experience working with autistic individuals<\/li>\n
  • Car owner\/driver with business insurance essential (mileage will be paid)<\/li>\n
  • Calm, patient, and supportive approach<\/li>\n
  • Ability to adapt to fluctuating needs and provide consistent encouragement<\/li>\n
  • Commitment to promoting independence and personal choice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Please provide a covering letter explaining how you would be suitable for this role<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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> *<\/strong><\/p>\n

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