I am a 36-year-old lady living with my parents in Cambridge. I
am severely autistic with a severe speech disorder and small
hearing loss. I have a medical condition, hydrocephalus.
I will need some help with personal care but mainly a friend who
can do activities in the home to occupy me.
I live in a fully equipped home with lots of resources.
I only want a small number of hours initially with possibilities to
increase in the future as I struggle with making new social
contacts.
Hours and
rate of Pay
Up to 10 hours per week
£17 per hour
Enhanced DBS clearance is essential
What you
would be
You will be helping with personal care and daily routines such as, cooking, sewing, crafting, shopping, doing puzzles, looking at children’s books, watching children’s DVDs with me and listening to my audio tapes. We would also, in time, like you to be able in time to get involved in preparing projects and initiating ideas if able.
The person I would like…
I would ideally like someone who is kind, patient, trustworthy,
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Support Worker -PUR-018-073
Company: Purple DPSS
Salary: from £17 an hour
Hours: Part-time
Location: Cambridgeshire
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 8 Sept 2026
Closing date: 8 Oct 2026
Summary
About the
service user
I am a 36-year-old lady living with my parents in Cambridge. I
am severely autistic with a severe speech disorder and small
hearing loss. I have a medical condition, hydrocephalus.
I will need some help with personal care but mainly a friend who
can do activities in the home to occupy me.
I live in a fully equipped home with lots of resources.
I only want a small number of hours initially with possibilities to
increase in the future as I struggle with making new social
contacts.
Hours and
rate of Pay
Up to 10 hours per week
£17 per hour
Enhanced DBS clearance is essential
What you
would be
doing…
You will be helping with personal care and daily routines such as, cooking, sewing, crafting, shopping, doing puzzles, looking at children’s books, watching children’s DVDs with me and listening to my audio tapes. We would also, in time, like you to be able in time to get involved in preparing projects and initiating ideas if able.
The person I
would like…
I would ideally like someone who is kind, patient, trustworthy,
with great communication skills.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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Purple Dpss is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a flexible work schedule that accommodates evenings and weekends, staff enjoy a supportive and fun work culture that fosters personal growth and confidence-building for both clients and employees. Working in West Bromwich offers unique opportunities to engage with diverse social activities, ensuring every day is rewarding and fulfilling.
