Personal Assistants/Support Workers Vacancies

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Joining the PA register is a quick and simple way of being considered for any of our vacancies, sometimes even before they have been formally advertised. One application is all you need in the first instance and if invited for interview(s) we will provide you with a more in depth application form.

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Vacancies

The following vacancies are advertised directly by the disabled person (or person on their behalf) who receives support from our Direct Payment Support Services. Darlington Association on Disability (DAD) is not the employer.

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Female Personal Assistant Job Reference 10584

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

Description:

We are recruiting 2 Personal Assistants for my 10-year-old son. We would describe our big lad as, a very happy, funny, loving and cheeky young man. He is very head strong and likes his routine, he enjoys watching TV, playing on his phone and buying his favourite drink Pepsi Max, which he collects, not to drink! He can be volatile at times so requires PA’s that have had previous experience with complex special needs and autism. He loves to access the park, go for walks and enjoys seeing things on drives out.

Hours:

2 hours per week term time
4 hours per week school holidays
Ideally the hours would be on a Saturday morning.

Wage: £12.21 per hour

Mileage and expenses to be paid by the family.

Duties will include:

Initially supporting him at home to see how he works and what he likes to get up to
Getting out into the community
Walks to the park
Drives out
Personal care
Support on a Saturday morning at the football pitch whilst sister plays football and mum can watch

Applicants must be:

Patient
Understanding
Trustworthy
Loving
Personable
Car driver, with their own vehicle
Willing to undertake training
Willing to undertake guidance from parents

Desirable:

Previous training de-escalation
Previous experience with children with complex special needs
Previous experience with children with autism

All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced criminal records bureau check. For further information please contact the Direct Payment Support Service on 360524 and quote 10584

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Job Title: Personal Assistant 8369

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

Domestic Assistant 8369

Post code - TS Area Redcar Loftus

Description:

An intelligent and bright gentleman in the Loftus is looking for 2 Personal Assistants and a Domestic staff to support him Monday to Friday. support they can be some flexibility with this, of times and days per week.

Hours:

Domestic support would be for 2 hours a week and include the general cleaning of his flat and changing his bedding.
11.5 hours a week (to be split between 2 Personal Assistants to support with Food Preparation, Correspondence, Social/Community visits, they can be some flexibility with this, of times and days per week

The Personal Assistants would they be expected to cover each other’s holidays, also cover sickness, if possible

Wage:

12.21

Duties will include:

Support around preparing weekly medication, receiving weekly food delivery, support with laundry, kitchen tasks, weekly cleaning of bathroom and kitchen. Changing bedding weekly and supporting the gentleman with making phone calls. Most of the role involves collaboration with the gentleman, as he struggles with some day-to-day activities and some tasks, he is unable to do when his carers are not present.

Additionally - a driving licence and access to a vehicle would be helpful, but not essential as the support could also include taking the gentleman to the local swimming pool and to local NHS appointments or similar.

Training - will be given by the employer so that PA’s can be clear on what support is needed. There will also be the opportunity to access training courses such as Safeguarding and Health and Safety if desired. Experience of using a wheelchair would be useful btu not essential. Applicants must be: Honest, trustworthy and reliable

All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced DBS check.

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Male Personal Assistant Required – Supporting a Young Person - Job reference 11440

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

Location: Redcar / Marske area
Hours: 5 hours per week (Saturdays, 12.30pm – 5.30pm)
Pay: £12.21 per hour

About M

M is a 13-year-old teen who is very tall for his age and has a global developmental delay, therefore is not functioning at age 13. He also has Klinefelter syndrome and Autoimmune Hepatitis. M requires supervision in the community due to limited awareness of danger.

He has a lovely sense of humour, enjoys watching YouTube, playing on his Nintendo Switch, swimming, and getting out and about. He loves hugs and can sometimes ask strangers for them, so keeping him safe is always the priority. M does not like heights or lifts.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting M to take part in activities he enjoys (e.g., swimming, walking, McDonald’s trips, etc.)
Collecting him from his regular Saturday club
Ensuring his safety at all times
Supervising meals, as M may eat beyond feeling full

This role would suit someone who is:

Patient, calm, honest, and understanding
Energetic and physically fit
A confident communicator
Experienced or comfortable supporting someone with additional needs
Friendly with a good sense of humour
Punctual and reliable
A driver with a full UK driving licence

Desirable (not essential):

Some knowledge of Klinefelter syndrome
Some understanding of Autoimmune Hepatitis
Previous experience in support or care

Additional Information

Full training can be provided
Mileage reimbursed if using your own vehicle
Enhanced DBS check required (paid for by employer)

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Personal Assistant - Job Reference 9626

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

Could you be the person who helps make G’s week brighter?

We’re looking for a Personal Assistant for our 23‑year‑old son, G — a gentle, easy‑going young man who loves routine, new experiences, and getting out and about. He’s a fantastic listener, picks things up quickly, and brings a real calmness to those around him.

G loves weekly cinema trips, going to a social disco, days out, meals out, and his beloved drumming sessions — which sadly had to stop when he no longer had a PA. We’d love to restart these with your support.

Routine is important for G, so there are a few fixed weekly activities, but we also enjoy adding a bit of variety when we can. Sometimes you’ll collect G from his local centre, which he thoroughly enjoys.

G can be cautious around dogs and balloons, but don’t worry — we will give you plenty of support and guidance before you start working independently.

What you’ll be doing:

Taking G out to places he enjoys
Helping to create fun, engaging activities
Weekly disco and cinema trips
Meals out together
Supporting his hobbies and confidence

Hours & Pay:

16 hours per week | £12.21 per hour

Monday afternoon: Centre pickup + drumming
Tuesday: 4pm–9pm – Disco evening
Thursday: Flexible hours each week
Saturday afternoon: Cinema & dinner outing

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

Kind, patient, caring and fun
Reliable and punctual
Good at communicating
Willing to learn and use initiative
Creative with activities
A driver with your own vehicle

Enhanced DBS, references and interview required.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch — we’d love to talk.
📧 charlotte.ward@darlingtondisability.org

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Personal Assistant – Job Reference 11337

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

Location: Recar

Hours: 18 hours per week (flexible)

Pay: £12.71 per hour

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a 20-year-old woman to live her life independently and enjoy the activities she loves.

She experiences social anxiety, so she would benefit from someone who is encouraging, confident, and supportive, helping her build confidence while getting out and about. Despite being shy at times, she is also a chatty, kind, and thoughtful person who enjoys good company.

This is a rewarding and varied role where you will become a trusted companion, helping someone gain confidence and enjoy new experiences. If you are encouraging, supportive, and enjoy helping others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Interests and Activities

She has a range of interests including:

Photography, particularly trips to the moors or Saltburn to take photos
Video games and collecting physical media
Going out for coffee, lunch, and shopping trips

Part of the role will involve accompanying her on these outings and helping her feel confident and comfortable in different environments.

Working Hours

18 hours per week
Usually Monday, Friday, and Saturday mornings
Some flexibility may be required as times can occasionally change

Duties

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting her to take part in activities she enjoys
Encouraging confidence and independence
Being a positive, fun, and reassuring companion
Accompanying her to appointments or job interviews
Providing gentle support with getting up and starting the day

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

Patient and understanding
Reliable and trustworthy
Friendly, engaging, and approachable
Confident and encouraging
Resourceful and supportive
A non-smoker
A driver with access to their own vehicle
Willing to undertake relevant training

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting disabled individuals
Experience working with people with ADHD

Why Join Us?

The opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life
A chance to build a meaningful, supportive relationship
Valuable experience within social care and support work

Additional Information

This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and references.

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Personal Assistant Job Reference 2215

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

We are a family looking for caring reliable people who can provide care and support to a gorgeous, amazing 12 year old boy.

Do you want to gain experience and personal development in specialised care and have training opportunities?

Do you want to make a difference to a wonderful, loving, caring family?

Hours: 12 hour waking night shifts 9pm to 9am, also opportunity to cover holidays and sickness. Training will be provided.

Wage: £14.33 and hour

Our son has a routine and following this ensures his safety and wellbeing, personal assistant tasks includes:

Support to wash and shower using a hoist and to fully dress
Use the hoist to support with getting ready for the day ahead, including support into the wheelchair
Support with daily nebulisers, cough assist routine and daily limb stretches
Hygiene is key therefore personal assistants follow a hygiene cleaning and maintenance rota to ensure our son is kept safe in the cleanest environment possible
Seizure monitoring and administering emergency medication as per EHCP if needed (seizures currently under control and emergency meds not given regularly)
Administering medication via peg overnight as per daily routine, dealing with all care and hygiene needs overnight, monitoring oxygen levels and ensuring Bi-pap mask is always worn correctly overnight
It is important that our son feels safe and comfortable overnight in his sleep system, repositioning him and giving pain relief via peg as needed.

It is desirable that applicants should have a care background in paediatrics and/or have worked with children with complex needs (but not essential as training will be given). You need to be honest, trustworthy, reliable, be a part of a team, and ensure that safety of a fantastic little boy.

All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced DBS check.

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If you prefer a paper application form email dprecruitment@darlingtondisability.org or call 01325 360524. Please quote the job reference number with all requests. Return paper applications to DAD. Whessoe Technology Centre, Alderman Best Way, Darlington, DL1 4WB.

Is a PA the right job for me?

Would you like the opportunity to work for and assist a disabled person on a one to one basis to have choice and control in their life and to live independently within their own home and in the community?

Do you enjoy the company of people, are able to work flexibly, reliable, have good communication skills and willing to learn how to meet the individual needs of the person you are assisting?

If the answer is YES to both of these questions then applying for one of our vacancies or our PA register could be for you.

Important information for applicants:

Applicants must be: Able to work flexibly, be a good communicator, able to respect dignity and willing to learn from the employer.

Applicants will generally have to provide references and undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Posts generally include the statutory requirement of 5.6 weeks paid holiday and other usual statutory employment rights.

What happens next:

After completing your application form and returning it, your application will be sent to employers which you have requested and if indicated other employers which are appropriate.

If short-listed you will be asked for an interview, which will give the employer the opportunity to decide whether they wish to employ you. This is also the applicant's opportunity to find out more information to decide whether you feel the position is appropriate for you.

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