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S is starting a nursing degree at Anglia Ruskin University in September and will be living independently in student accommodation for the first time. She is a capable, hardworking and determined young woman who manages a great deal on her own, but she is autistic, has a mild learning difficulty, and a communication disorder. S enjoys swimming, which she does weekly, and she is warm and sociable once she feels comfortable. She would also like to go to gym and play badminton. She is genuinely interested in healthcare and caring for people, which is what drew her to nursing. She likes routine and familiar activities, and she is keen to try new things and build her social life at university with a bit of encouragement. Hours and rate of pay hours 10 to 14 hours per week to start, increasing during clinical placement periods @ £20 per hour. Hours built around timetable but mainly weekday evenings & weekends. Location Histon – CB24 DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. What you would S is independent with her own personal care and, when she has a fixed routine such as classes, gets herself up and out without difficulty. Her support needs are around prompting, planning and organisation, travel, and staying safe. She takes longer to process complex or unfamiliar information, can find it hard to speak up or ask for help under pressure, and benefits from structure, gentle encouragement, and a consistent, A regular check-in and gentle prompts to keep her day and week on track. Help to plan and organise her week and stay on top of coursework and deadlines. Meals: planning, shopping, cooking together, and reminders to eat and drink regularly. Everyday living: laundry, keeping her space in order, and managing money. Travel: building her confidence to get around, and getting to and from university and her clinical placements, including early starts and late finishes. Confidence and community: trying new things, social activities, and settling into new situations. Encouragement on the days she finds harder. The aim throughout is to help her do things for herself, not to do them for her. She needs the right person alongside her to help her stay organised, keep to a routine, and grow in confidence. This role will enable her to live independently, thrive on her course, travel safely to her placements, and build the skills and confidence to manage adult life. Her family are relocating abroad, so this consistent support will become the mainstay of her independence. This is a permanent, ongoing role. We are looking for someone who would like to build a lasting working relationship with Sahana and support her throughout her studies and beyond. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Company: Purple DPSS Salary: from £20 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Histon Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Aug 2026 Closing date: 27 Sept 2026 About the Direct Payment Holder S is starting a nursing degree at Anglia Ruskin University in September and will be living independently in student accommodation for the first time. She is a capable, hardworking and determined young woman who manages a great deal on her own, but she is autistic, has a mild learning difficulty, and a communication disorder. S enjoys swimming, which she does weekly, and she is warm and sociable once she feels comfortable. She would also like to go to gym and play badminton. She is genuinely interested in healthcare and caring for people, which is what drew her to nursing. She likes routine and familiar activities, and she is keen to try new things and build her social life at university with a bit of encouragement. Hours and rate of pay hours 10 to 14 hours per week to start, increasing during clinical placement periods @ £20 per hour. Hours built around timetable but mainly weekday evenings & weekends. Location Histon – CB24 DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. What you would S is independent with her own personal care and, when she has a fixed routine such as classes, gets herself up and out without difficulty. Her support needs are around prompting, planning and organisation, travel, and staying safe. She takes longer to process complex or unfamiliar information, can find it hard to speak up or ask for help under pressure, and benefits from structure, gentle encouragement, and a consistent, A regular check-in and gentle prompts to keep her day and week on track. Help to plan and organise her week and stay on top of coursework and deadlines. Meals: planning, shopping, cooking together, and reminders to eat and drink regularly. Everyday living: laundry, keeping her space in order, and managing money. Travel: building her confidence to get around, and getting to and from university and her clinical placements, including early starts and late finishes. Confidence and community: trying new things, social activities, and settling into new situations. Encouragement on the days she finds harder. The aim throughout is to help her do things for herself, not to do them for her. She needs the right person alongside her to help her stay organised, keep to a routine, and grow in confidence. This role will enable her to live independently, thrive on her course, travel safely to her placements, and build the skills and confidence to manage adult life. Her family are relocating abroad, so this consistent support will become the mainstay of her independence. This is a permanent, ongoing role. We are looking for someone who would like to build a lasting working relationship with Sahana and support her throughout her studies and beyond. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr