Darlington Association on Disability

Female Personal Assistant Job Reference 356

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

Personal Assistant (Female Only – In accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010)

Location: Redcar

We are looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic female Personal Assistants to support a friendly wheelchair user in Redcar. This is a rewarding opportunity to help enable an independent lady to enjoy all aspects of family life while supporting her in her day-to-day role as a busy wife and mother to her post-school-aged children.

The successful applicant will support her to expand her social life, access the community, and maintain her independence, while becoming an important part of a supportive team.

About You

You will be:

• Reliable, honest and hardworking.
• Kind, patient and respectful.
• Flexible, with the ability to provide occasional holiday and sickness cover for other members of the PA team.
• Friendly, with a good sense of humour.
• Physically fit and active, as the role includes moving and handling tasks.

Duties Include:

• Providing personal care, including washing and dressing.
• Assisting with household tasks such as laundry, ironing, cleaning, meal preparation, and occasional deep cleaning of bathrooms and the kitchen.
• Supporting with shopping and errands.
• Accompanying on family outings.
• Supporting visits to the swimming baths.
• Helping access the local community and social activities.
• Providing companionship while enjoying crafting and other hobbies.

Essential Requirements:

• Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010).
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Willingness to drive an automatic adapted van (full training provided).
• Experience using a hoist is not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Able to undertake the physical aspects of the role, including moving and handling.

Hours Available

There are several positions available. Please state clearly on your application which post you are applying for.

Post 1 – 19 hours per week

• One weekday: 9:00am – 7:00pm
• One weekend day: 9:30am – 6:30pm

Post 2 – 19 hours per week

• One weekday: 9:00am – 7:00pm
• One weekend day: 9:30am – 6:30pm

Post 3 – 10 hours per week

• One weekday: 9:00am – 7:00pm

Post 4 – 4.5 hours per week

• Bedtime calls: 9:00pm – 10:30pm
• Three nights per week

Post 5 – 6 hours per week

• Bedtime calls: 9:00pm – 10:30pm
• Four nights per week

Pay

• £12.71 per hour
• Holiday entitlement based on hours worked

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to someone's independence and quality of life, we'd love to hear from you.

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Personal Assistant - Job Reference 10670

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

Personal Assistant

Area -  Teesville

Fun loving Person Wanted!😀

Love football, having a laugh and getting out and about? Look no further, this could be the perfect role for you!

A 21-year-old Middlesbrough football fan who enjoys fun, photography📸, socialising and a good laugh is looking for a friendly, like-minded person to join his support team.

About the role

This is a great 24-hour-per-week role where no two days need to feel the same. One shift is fixed on Mondays from 3:30pm to 8:30pm, supporting him to attend powerchair football. The rest of the hours are flexible and could involve joining him for parties, swimming, cinema trips, university field trips and fun days out, or quieter times when you will be cooking up at storm at home – Italian and Cheesecake recipes!

What you’ll be doing

• Getting involved in fun social activities, including football, parties, swimming, cinema visits and days out.
• Supporting him to build confidence, make choices and be as independent as possible.
• Providing support at university, including field trips and activities when needed.
• Helping with some personal care and dressing for instance, before and after swimming, if required.

About you

You’ll be friendly, reliable, easy to chat to and ready to join in. A good sense of humour is definitely welcome! You must be able to drive, but you do not need your own vehicle, as he has his own wheelchair-adapted car🚘.

You must like friendly, fun-loving dogs as well as they are a part of our family too.

 

Apply now for this amazing opportunity and help someone enjoy life, build independence and make the most of every day!

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Personal Assistant - Job Reference 11574

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

ARE YOU KIND AND OPEN MINDED?

 

I am 28 years old and lead a busy life, looking for a PA to support me!

I work in the charity sector in equality, diversity and inclusion. I am also completing a master’s at University of Sunderland. Outside of work and study, I love crafting, gaming and volunteering to support others. 

I would like assistance from an adaptable, like minded person, open to learning together. My support is usually meal prep (I'm vegan!), general household duties, and will involve helping me with planning and executive functioning. I also need some support in the community such as shopping and appointments. I may need some limited personal care, but this varies and we would discuss and learn together. 

I have a dog so you will need to be comfortable with animals. He's very sweet but he does bark if anyone knocks on the door! 

You will need to drive, but don’t need a car. You will be supporting me by driving my own automatic wheelchair accessible vehicle. 

Ideally my support would be weekday evenings and one weekend daytime. This is currently for 14 hours a week with some flexibility over the days and times.

Do you think that this sounds like something you could do, to make a difference in my life and support me to help others? Then apply to be my PA!

You will receive training as well as having the opportunity to gain more knowledge with various opportunities.  You will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check as a part of the role, but this will be fully paid for.

 

Hours: 14 hours per week - flexible and negotiable 

Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour 

Area: Guisborough 

 

Please note, this advert has been written by the employer with the help of D.A.D. This is a vacancy for an individual employer. 

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Personal Assistant - Job Reference 11695

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

🌟 Personal Assistant / Support Worker Required – Reference number 11695 🌟 

📍 Location: Marske 
💷 Pay: £12.71 per hour 
🕒 Hours: 10 hours 45 minutes per week 

🌅 7 hours per week for morning calls – 8.30am – 9.30am daily 

📅 3 hours 45 minutes per week for additional support duties 

🚗 Mileage and agreed work-related expenses are paid by the employer. 

💜 About Me 

Hi! I'm a 29-year-old woman who lives independently and I'm looking for a kind, reliable and compassionate Personal Assistant to help me continue living as independently as possible. 

I have several long-term health conditions, some of which are progressive. Because of this, my needs can vary from day to day. There are times when I may feel overwhelmed and not want to go out or see anyone. During these times, having someone who is understanding, flexible and able to provide daily support and reassurance is incredibly important to me. 

🩺 My Health Conditions 

• Autism 
• Fibromyalgia 
• ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) 
• FND  

🛒 Main Duties 

Your role may include: 

• Grocery shopping (in person or online) 
• General household cleaning and domestic tasks 
• Meal preparation 
• Organising appointments and daily routines 
• Accompanying me to medical appointments 
• Sending medication reminders and wellbeing check-ins via text three times a day 
• 🤝 Providing encouragement and support while respecting my independence 

✅ Essential Requirements 

• Full UK driving licence 
• Access to your own vehicle for work 
• Able to safely lift and store a wheelchair and/or walker in your vehicle 

🌸 The Ideal Person 

I'm looking for someone who is: 

• Kind, understanding and compassionate 
• Calm, patient and reliable 
• Flexible and able to adapt as my needs change 
• A good communicator 
• Consistent, dependable and respectful of my independence 
• Experience with some or all of my medical conditions  

What You'll Receive 

• £12.71 per hour 
• Mileage and agreed expenses paid 
• Free training opportunities 
• Enhanced DBS provided 
• A rewarding role where you'll make a real difference to someone's quality of life 

If you're caring, reliable and would like to support someone to live independently while building a positive working relationship, I'd love to hear from you! 

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Personal Assistant - Job Reference 2923

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

Location: Dormanstown

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Hours: Average 5.45 hours per week (flexible)

An active, fun-loving lady in the Dormanstown area is looking for a reliable and caring Personal Assistant/Carer to support her with daily life and social activities. You’ll also be sharing the home with her very friendly dog, who enjoys being part of the action and is likely to greet you enthusiastically each day — dog lovers very welcome!

The Role

The successful applicant will provide friendly, practical support, including:

• Driving the employer (using the employer’s own insured vehicle) to appointments, social visits, and shopping
• Support with social activities and outings
• Food preparation and cooking
• Assistance with medication (full training will be provided) and related documentation
• General household duties
• Help with gardening at an allotment
• Assistance with correspondence
• Some personal care
• Working in a relaxed home setting that includes a friendly four-legged companion

Hours & Flexibility

• An average of 5.45 flexible hours per week, including evenings and weekends
• Extra hours may be requested to cover holidays and sickness
• Further hours may become available in the future if desired

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be reliable, trustworthy, and able to show initiative
• Always uphold strict confidentiality
• Be willing to complete all required training (free training provided)
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Be comfortable working in a home where a much-loved dog is part of daily life

Additional Information

• References will be required
• An enhanced DBS (criminal records) check will be carried out
• Drivers licence preferred but not essential

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys a friendly, positive environment and supporting independence in a welcoming home.

Female applicants only permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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Personal Assistant - Job Reference 539 - Apply today!

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

Job Title: Personal Assistant   

Area: Guisborough   

  Reference No 539 

 

Personal Assistant(s) Required – Support a Wonderful Young Lady to Live Life to the Full 

£12.71 per hour | Flexible Hours | Multiple Positions Available 

We are looking for caring, patient and kind-hearted female Personal Assistants to join a small team supporting an amazing 18-year-old young lady, D, in her family home and local community. 

This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys making a real difference. D has autism and a learning disability, and she has a fantastic personality, a great sense of fun, and loves experiencing the world in her own unique way. 

About D 

D is energetic, adventurous and loves to keep busy. She particularly enjoys: 

• Water play and sensory activities 
• Messy play and creative experiences 
• Listening to music and dancing 
• Watching her iPad and favourite TV programmes 
• Visiting parks, woodland walks and the beach during quieter times 
• Relaxing at home in her newly transformed sensory-friendly space after school 
• Like many autistic people, D may sometimes display behaviours that communicate her needs, particularly when she needs support to regulate. With the right approach, patience and understanding, you'll help her feel safe, happy and able to enjoy her day. 

The Role 

As one of D's Personal Assistants, you'll become an important part of a supportive team, helping her enjoy meaningful activities while promoting her independence and wellbeing. 

Duties include: 

• Providing person-centred support with daily routines 
• Assisting with personal care, including dressing and showering 
• Supporting with meals and encouraging eating using cutlery 
• Joining in with sensory, water and messy play activities 
• Accompanying D on community outings, including parks, woodland walks and the beach 
• Supporting D to relax and unwind at home 
• Working closely with the family and other Personal Assistants to provide consistent support 

Hours Available 

There are multiple vacancies available, and we are happy to discuss hours that suit both you and the family's needs. 

Contracts available include: 

• 20 hours per week 
• 16 hours per week 
• 10 hours per week 
• Waking overnight shifts (up to 2 per week) 
• A four-week rolling rota is used and may include: 
• Before school or activities 
• After school 
• Weekends 
• Waking nights 
• Additional hours during school holidays 
• Holiday and sickness cover 

Pay 

• £12.71 per hour 
• Mileage and agreed expenses paid when supporting D on community outings 

Who We're Looking For 

You don't need formal qualifications—your personality, values and willingness to learn are what matter most. 

We're looking for someone who is: 

• Kind, calm and patient 
• Warm, friendly and softly spoken 
• Flexible and reliable 
• Physically able to keep up with D's active lifestyle 
• A confident communicator 
• Able to work well as part of a team 
• Happy to learn new skills and undertake training 
• Creative and able to think of fun sensory activities to support D's wellbeing 

Desirable Experience 

• It would be an advantage if you have: 
• A full, clean driving licence and confidence driving 
• Experience supporting autistic people 
• Experience supporting people with a learning disability 
• Previous de-escalation or positive behaviour support training 

Important Information 

• This post is open to female applicants only, in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the personal care involved. 
• Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. 
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If you're compassionate, enthusiastic and looking for a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be joining a welcoming family and making a genuine difference to D's life while creating lots of fun memories together. 

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Personal Assistant Job Reference 11196

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

A 52 year old Autistic gentleman with some fluctuating mobility issue, ADHD and seizures in the Marske area of Redcar and Cleveland is looking for the right person with patients and understanding to support him.

This gentleman has become isolated and is wanting support to find himself again.

 

HOURS OF SUPPORT

This role is 15 hours a week to be 3 hour slots over a 5 day period, Monday to Friday. There can be some flexibility to times of support, and this will be discussed more at the interview.

Rate of pay: £12.71 an hour

 

SUPPORT

This gentleman needs support with various aspect in his life.

He needs domestic support to keep his home clean and tidy.

He will also needs support to access the community, which he is looking forward to having this opportunity and going shopping.

At times he may needs support to put on socks and shoes as he can find bending difficult and painful.

There will be support around meal preparation although this gentleman can cook himself support is needed to keep him on track with tasks.

 

ESSENTIAL

You must be understanding and patient, be able to give this gentleman time to explain himself. Be a good listener and pragmatic.  An understanding of Autism maybe of benefit for a new PA but not essential. Access to a vehicle and car driver is desirable but not essential as this gentleman can use public transport with reassurance and support.

 

The gentleman has a support dog, so anyone who can not be with dogs would not be suitable.

 

Following successful application an enhanced DBS check will be carried out and references.

There are opportunities for the new PA to access free training

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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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Personal Assistant Job Reference 779

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

Personal Assistant is required for a young man, with Cerebral palsy and Autism. the employer is looking for someone who can be a team player and dedicated to the role. No experience is necessary as full training will be given.

Duties include support around all aspects of care including social outings, swimming, and personal care, more information will be given at interview.

Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour, paid 4-weekly

Hours: You will be working as a part of a well-established team and need to be able to work flexibly. This role is 16 hours a week, it will include Sleepovers and some weekends.

Must be 21 or over to apply for the role

Must be able to speak clear and fluent English due to speak and language barriers.

How to apply: Please send all applications by means of a CV to mariehunt662@gamil.com You will be contacted directly by the employer if you have been successfully shortlisted for an interview. Successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Personal Assistant Required - Job Reference 11731

Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)

✨ Unique Personal Assistant Wanted ✨

Location: Middlesbrough - Eston

Hours: 3 hours per week 

Pay: £12.71

Ref: 11731

💛 What I’m Looking For

I need a flexible and patient Personal Assistant who can support me to stay independent, confident and connected.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, good company, and helping someone get back to doing the things they love.

🛠️ The Role

You’ll support me with:

• Personal care to support someone with severe mobility disabilities
• Getting dressed 
• Attending appointments
• Shopping trips or short walks
• Meal prep and simple kitchen tasks
• Light domestic duties (as needed)
• Encouragement welcomed

The role is flexible — we’ll plan together so it fits both our routines.

🌟 About You

You are:

• Patient, kind, respectful and understanding
• Flexible with your time
• Happy to support with personal care
• Comfortable with gentle physical assistance
• Reliable and able to work independently
• Experienced and unexperienced but willing to learn
• Supportive of my goals and interests

📩 Interested? If you’re someone who loves helping others, respect professional boundaries and wants a small but meaningful role supporting someone to rebuild their independence, I’d love to hear from you.

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