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Female Personal Assistant - Job Reference 11622
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
💫Personal Assistant required 💫
📍Location: Darlington
⏰Hours: 4 hours per week
💸Pay: £12.71 per hour, increasing to £13.00 per hour following successful completion of probation
🚨Please note: A female support worker is required for this position in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
About the Role
We are looking for a calm, patient, and caring Personal Assistant to support a happy and determined 14-year-old young lady. The role will involve providing personal care, support with daily routines, and helping her engage in activities she enjoys.
Hours will mainly be worked during mornings before school and afternoons after school, with occasional weekend support.
About the Young Person
She is a cheerful young lady who:
- Is doubly incontinent
- Is incredibly determined and strong-willed
- Has PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and benefits from being involved in decisions and plans
- Finds transitions and changes difficult
- Is agoraphobic
- Responds best to a calm, patient approach and does not cope well with disapproving tones
Interests
She enjoys:
- Watching YouTube Kids
- Dressing up
- Laughing and telling jokes
- Going for drives in the car
- Visiting the playground when she feels able
Duties
The successful applicant will provide support with:
- Personal care
- Preparing and assisting with food and drinks
- Accompanying her on outings, including car journeys and visits to the playground
- Playing, engaging, and building a positive relationship with her
- Supporting her emotional wellbeing and daily routine
Essential Qualities
Applicants should be:
- Calm, patient, and kind
- Experienced in supporting children with autism
- Reliable and understanding of individual needs
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred
Training
- Full training can be provided for the right candidate.
If you are caring, compassionate, and committed to supporting a young person to thrive and enjoy life, we would love to hear from you.
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Female Personal Assistant - Job Reference 11674
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
🌟 Personal Assistant (PA) Wanted 🌟
Are you a kind, reliable and compassionate person who enjoys making a real difference? I'm looking for a friendly Personal Assistant to support me with day-to-day living and help me maintain my independence.
As I live with a neurological condition that causes fluctuating symptoms, no two days are the same. Some days I'll need very little support, while on others I'll need more hands-on assistance. Flexibility, patience and understanding are key.
Female applicants only Permitted under Schedule 9,part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
⏰ Hours: 16.75 hours per week
💸 Pay: £12.71 per hour
📍Location: Darlington
🏡 On my better days, you may support me with:
🍽️ Meal prepping and batch cooking for my freezer.
🛏️ Changing my bed.
🧹 Light household cleaning.
👕 Laundry.
📁 Organising important paperwork and documents.
🚗 Accompanying me to appointments (depending on distance).
🌿 Light gardening.
💪 Supporting me to attend physiotherapy, exercise classes and other health appointments.
💙 During flare-ups or when my symptoms are more severe, support may include:
🍲 Preparing and bringing meals to me.
💊 Medication and hydration prompts.
🚿 Supporting me with washing, dressing and personal care routines.
🧴 Helping me wash my hair.
🛏️ Changing my bed.
👚 Laundry.
🥗 Encouraging me to eat enough throughout the day.
🛒 Food shopping if I'm unable to leave the house.
🌳 Supporting me to access the community safely.
🏥 Accompanying me to appointments.
🐶 Helping to exercise my dog if my friends aren't available.
⏰ Typical Support Times
- Morning: Around 8:30am–9:00am
- Evening: Around 6:00pm–6:30pm
- Other: As there are other duties within the role, there are an additional 11.75 hours per week that I need assistance for these things, times and dates will be on a rota basis for this.
There may be some flexibility around these times depending on my health and support needs.
🌼 I'm looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, kind and patient.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Understanding of fluctuating health conditions.
- Calm and confident supporting someone who experiences seizures.
- Respectful of my independence while knowing when extra support is needed.
⭐ Bonus Skills (not essential)
- 🚗 Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (until I have a my own vehicle).
- ⛑️ First Aid training.
- 🤝 Moving and Handling training.
Don't worry if you don't have all of the above training can be provided for the right person.
❤️ Why this role matters
This role is about much more than practical support. It's about helping me stay independent, continue doing the things I enjoy, and navigate the challenges of living with a condition that can change from day to day.
If you're caring, dependable, have a good sense of humour and want a role where you'll genuinely make a positive difference, I'd love to hear from you!
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Female Personal Assistant Job reference 11115
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area: Darlington
Description:
A 46 year old man with a visual impairment is looking for a personal assistant, to go to the gym, visit the local area and explore new places, widen horizons and look at other opportunities around Music and Adventure.
Hours:
- The post is initially 9 hours a week and happy for this support to be flexible over 2-3 days. 5.6 weeks paid holiday
Wage:
- Starting wage during trail period is £12.71, which will be reviewed after initial 3 month probationary period
Duties will include:
- Maintaining Safety in the environment.
- Support to look at opportunities that may be of interest, promoting independence.
Applicants must be:
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Honest
- Good communicator
- Able to listen and relay information
- Car driver with own vehicle preferable but not essential
Opportunities for free training will be given All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced DBS check.
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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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Female Personal Assistant Job reference 4347
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area: Darlington
A young person is looking for a PA to support her to increase her confidence, communication skills, and independence and to access the community.
The young person enjoys day trips, going shopping, cooking, crafts, coffee shops, cinema and going for walks. The PA would encourage young person to look for new activities to help her to access these.
The young person enjoys day trips, going shopping, cooking, crafts, coffee shops, cinema and going for walks. The PA will also support with independence and life skills within home and the community e.g. clothes shopping, road safety, travel training, administration, attending appointments, cooking, cleaning, administration, using appliances, navigating directions, understanding instructions.
Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 9 hours per week.
For example, termtime these would typically be:
Tuesday evening (6-9)
Transport from College x 3 days (plus making tea / going to the shops)
Weekends
Overnight stays available on an ad-hoc basis.
Employer would like flexibility with hours, as hours are likely to change using half term holidays.
Essential Criteria: Well organised, good communicator, fun, patient, kind, reliable and supportive. Ability to be resourceful, confident and encouraging. Driver with access to own transport.
Desirable Criteria: Experience working with SEN / autism and sensory issues.
Female applicants only permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The successful applicant may be subject to DBS and reference checks.
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Female Personal Assistant Job Reference 518
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area: College/West End, Darlington
Description: Female support worker needed to help a disabled person to live independently and continue to work and engage in daily life.
Hours: Working as part of a team, evenings (5:45pm – 9pm) and alternate weekends (9 am – 2pm + bed visit) hours available with some flexibility to cover holidays preferred.
Wages: £12.71 per hour
Duties will include: Personal care, meal preparation, domestic duties and social activities.
Applicants must be: Caring, reliable and trustworthy. Experience with personal care preferred but not essential.
Full training will be provided.
All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced DBS check.
Female applicants only Permitted under Schedule 9,part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
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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 11344
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Personal Assistant Required – Supporting a Young Person
Location: Darlington
Hours: 3 hours per week – term-time and/or school holidays
Pay: £12.71 per hour, mileage and expenses paid by the family
The family are looking for a kind, reliable, and patient Personal Assistant to support a 16-year-old autistic young person at home and out in the community.
He is non-verbal, very active, and needs 1:1 support at all times. He thrives in a calm, low-stimulation environment with clear routines. He wears nappies and requires full personal care.
He loves being outdoors, visiting parks and soft play centres, and these activities are an important part of his day. As he has limited awareness of danger and can run off, you’ll need to be alert and attentive at all times.
At times when he becomes dysregulated, he may hit out. You’ll be supported with clear guidance and strategies from the family, so confidence, patience, and a calm approach are key.
What you’ll be doing:
- Providing 1:1 support at home and out in the community
- Supporting trips to parks, soft play, and other suitable activities
- Keeping him safe at all times
- Helping with personal care, including nappy changes
- Creating a calm, structured environment
- Supporting routines and activities
- Managing behaviours calmly and consistently
This role would suit someone who is:
- Patient, calm, and understanding
- Energetic and physically fit
- Confident supporting someone with additional needs
- Experienced with autism or complex needs (helpful but not essential)
- A driver with a full UK driving licence
Training can be provided, and mileage will be reimbursed if your own vehicle is used.
An enhanced DBS check is required and will be paid for by the employer.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references.
This role is ideal for someone working in or interested in care, education, youth work, or support roles.
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Personal Assistant - Job Reference 11358
Job Type: County Durham (PA's)
Rewarding Companion Carer Roles Available
This is a fantastic opportunity for caring, patient and positive people who want to make a real difference.
A married couple in the Durham area, specifically Consett are looking for a kind, reliable companion personal assistant to support within their home and to help them enjoy day-to-day life.
- Job share options are available, with up to four PA roles, making it a flexible opportunity that could suit a wide variety of applicants.
- Start time is approximately 7.45am with finish time around 9.30pm. Shifts can be tailored to suit both the carers and the employer, with opportunities for extra hours to cover holidays and sickness.
Hourly Rate £14.00 per hour.
If you enjoy helping others and want a role where your support truly matters, this could be the perfect opportunity.
- Support with dressing, giving medication, providing medication prompts
- Support with meal preparation as well as making meals, doing light housekeeping
- Being a companion and offering friendly encouragement to stay active and independent
- Support with attending appointments
- Support with leisure activities, going out for lunch, gardening
- A friendly role where you can join in, have fun and become part of family life
Could you make a real difference to an elderly couple’s life?
For more information, please contact: kimmcmaster271@hotmail.com
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Personal Assistant - Job Reference 11537
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Personal Assistant Required – Darlington
We are looking for a kind, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 17-year-old young woman with autism in the Darlington area.
She has a heart of gold and is caring and affectionate. She enjoys Hello Kitty, Manga, Jellycat, crafting, shopping, and keeping active. At times she can feel anxious, become easily distracted, and may need calm, reassuring support to help her feel safe and confident.
This role would suit someone understanding, flexible, and able to build trust over time.
Hours
- 4 hours per week (term time)
- 8 hours per week (college holidays)
Rate of Pay
- £12.71 per hour
Duties Include
- Supporting access to the community
- Accompanying to the gym
- Supporting shopping trips
- Supporting with crafts and hobbies
About You
You should be:
- Familiar with autism
- Patient and understanding
- Reliable and punctual
- Trustworthy and honest
- Flexible in your approach
- Organised and able to use initiative
- A good communicator
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Additional Information
Due to past experiences, building trust may take time. Clear and supportive communication is important, as speech may sometimes be difficult to understand — you may need to repeat back for clarification.
All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references.
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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 447
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Job Type: Darlington (PA's) 447
Do you like arts and crafts?
Do you like to support people to be as independent as they can and ensure they have full choice and control?
Do you want to make a difference to a person’s life?
Are your answers yes to these? Then this could be the opportunity for you...
A friendly, bright, lady in the Winfield area of Darlington, who enjoys arts and crafts is looking for a personal assistant to support her in her home and to access the community.
Duties are:
- To provide support with personal care (wash hair)
- Supervise medication
- Meal preparation
- Light domestic duties.
Hours:
Monday - Friday, except bank holidays for 16.5 hours per week (4 hour block session once a week to support to go to local hospice).
The employer is happy for this to be a job share, if a suitable candite cannot fulfil all the hours.
Rate:
National minimum wage requirement for trial period only, if successful after trial period an increase to £13.00 per hour. Mileage plus any expenses will be paid by the employer with prior agreement.
Essential:
The P.A must be caring reliable, trustworthy and compassionate. DBS check is a must but will be paid for by the employer.
Preferable:
A driver preferred but not essential. No previous experience is necessary, full training would be given.
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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.
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 7472
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Support Worker needed - Wednesday Afternoons
Darlington – Springfield area
Looking for a rewarding weekly role where you can make a real difference?
A support worker is needed to support a person every Wednesday afternoon. This is a permanent weekly position for 3 hours, starting at 1pm.
About the role
You will support the person to collect their shopping from local shops and then help them to plan meals for the week. Mileage will be paid by the person. This is a great opportunity for someone who is friendly, reliable and enjoys helping others build confidence and independence.
What we’re looking for
- Someone friendly, patient and reliable.
- Someone who can offer practical support with shopping and meal planning.
- Someone who is happy to provide regular weekly support on a Wednesday afternoon.
- A driver is preferred, as the role involves going to local shops.
Apply now for this amazing opportunity to provide practical, friendly support each week.
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Personal Assistant – Darlington
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
PA Reference: 11911 | £12.75 per hour | 22.75 hours per week
Are you a kind, caring and reliable person who enjoys helping others and making a real difference to someone's day?
A lovely lady living in Darlington is looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) to provide support in her own home and help her remain independent, comfortable and able to enjoy her everyday life.
This is a varied and rewarding role, and we're looking for someone who is young at heart, friendly, approachable and has a good sense of humour. Most importantly, you should be someone who enjoys building a genuine relationship with the person you support.
What will you be doing?
The role will involve providing practical and personal support within her home, including:
· Helping with household tasks, such as laundry, tidying and light cleaning
· Supporting her with getting dressed and preparing for the day
· Providing assistance with medication
· Helping with walking her dog and other aspects of caring for her much-loved pet
· Offering companionship
· Helping her with everyday tasks and activities around the home
· Encouraging and supporting her to remain as independent as possible
· Being there to provide a friendly face, a helping hand and a little bit of company throughout the day
Calling all dog lovers!
A genuine love of dogs is important for this role, as she has a very friendly French Bulldog who is an important part of her life.
You don't need to be an expert dog handler, but you should be comfortable around dogs and happy to help with walks and general care.
What kind of person are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who is:
· Caring, patient and compassionate
· Reliable and trustworthy
· Friendly and easy-going
· Young at heart and enjoys having a laugh
· Happy to get involved with different activities and day-to-day tasks
· Respectful of someone's home, routines and independence
· Comfortable providing both practical and personal support
· A dog lover who will enjoy having a four-legged companion around!
Experience as a PA or carer can be helpful, but what's most important is that you have the right attitude and personality and genuinely want to make a positive difference.
Flexible working hours
There are 22.75 hours available per week, and the hours are very flexible, making this a great opportunity for someone looking for a role that can fit around their existing commitments.
Pay: £12.71 per hour Hours: 22.75 hours per week Location: Darlington (Whinfield area) PA Reference: 11911
If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are quite the same, and you'd love to support someone in their own home while enjoying the company of a very friendly French Bulldog, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
If you're caring, dependable, young at heart and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
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Personal Assistant – Temporary Maternity Cover (Female Only) Ref 2754
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
£12.71 per hour | up to 12 hours per week | Flexible working | Some weekend availability
Job Reference number 2754
A family are looking for a kind, patient and trustworthy Personal Assistant to support a young girl. This is a rewarding, hands‑on role where you’ll become part of everyday family life, helping her thrive, feel safe, and enjoy the things she loves.
£12.71 per hour
About the Role
The young girl you’ll be supporting enjoys music, lights, sensory activities and spending time with people who genuinely enjoy being around children. You’ll be shown by her and her family how best to communicate with her and how to understand her needs—your support will grow naturally as you learn together.
As the weather improves, there’ll be more opportunities to get out and about for family activities.
Your Responsibilities:
- Training will be provided for all tasks, which include:
- Supporting with medication
- Epilepsy care
- Following a feeding regime
- Support with a bedtime routine
- Using a hoist and safe moving & handling
- Helping with hair plaiting or painting nails if she fancies it
The family are looking for a person who is:
- Warm, caring and non‑judgemental
- Patient and a good listener
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Comfortable and enjoys working closely with children and families
- Willing to learn and follow guidance
An Enhanced DBS and references will be required.
Hours & Flexibility
- Up to 12 hours per week (Monday–Friday, outside school hours)
- There will be some school pick‑up’s needed at 3:15pm
- Days can be flexible, to be agreed with the family
- Occasional weekend support may be needed
Female applicants only permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference 11164
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Personal Assistant Job Reference 11164
Job Type: Darlington (PA’s)
Description:
We are looking for a Personal Assistant for a very daring young boy, aged 12. He is quite the dare devil in his spare time with his family, enjoying motor cross and going to the bike track. He enjoys being outdoors and enjoying the fresh air, most of the time.
Meeting a new person can be daunting and he takes some time to warm up to a person, we would like this to be as smooth and stress free for him as possible, therefore meeting him outdoor spaces would be best. Are you able and comfortable with indirect communication, not asking lots of questions and talking as this is not a communication method he is comfortable with.
Duties will include:
- Going out different places
- Creating fun things to do
- Enjoying the community
- Building confidence
Rate of Pay:
- £12.71 per hour
Hours:
2 hours per week
Days and times to be confirmed with the employer.
The hours may increase when the support has started.
About you:
You must be…
- Kind
- Caring
- Patient
- Reliable
- Fun
- Punctual
- Have excellent communication skills
- Able to learn on the job
- Have initiative
- Able to create fun activities
- A driver with access to their own vehicle would be preferred but not essential
All successful applicants will undergo interview, references and an enhanced DBS check.
If you are interested in working with our boy and you think you have the patience and nature to be able to fulfil the role in the best way, please apply and speak with Charlotte @ D.A.D for any more information Charlotte.ward@darlingtondisability.org
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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 341
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Personal Assistant Vacancy – Darlington
We are seeking a reliable, compassionate and professional Personal Assistant to provide support to a gentleman with a neurological condition in his day-to-day life.
Location: Darlington Hours: 12 hours per week Working days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Working hours: 9:00am–1:00pm Rate of pay: £12.71 per hour, rising to £13.50 per hour following a successful trial period
Additional hours may be available at short notice for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will provide practical and personal support, including:
- Assisting with medication and drinks
- Preparing and cooking meals
- Supporting with eating and drinking
- Providing personal care
- Assisting with transfers using a ceiling hoist; full training will be provided
- Accompanying and driving to appointments when required (Adapted Vehicle provided
- Providing general support to help maintain independence and quality of life
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will be:
- Kind, patient, dependable and respectful
- Reliable, flexible and able to adapt to changing needs
- Able to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy at all times
- Comfortable providing personal care
- Physically able to support moving and handling requirements
- Positive, flexible and supportive within a family home environment
- A non-smoker
- Comfortable around a small, friendly dog
- In possession of a full, clean UK driving licence
Previous care experience is desirable but not essential. Full guidance, training and support will be provided to help the successful candidate settle confidently into the role.
Please get in touch for further information or to apply.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference 4263
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
AREA: Darlington
Description:
A family is looking to recruit 2 Personal Assistants to work on a 1:1 basis with each of their two sons aged 11 and 13 who both have a range of complex needs.
Hours:
- Term Time - 6 hours per weekend
- School Holidays - 12 hours per week
We are seeking 6 hours support per week, per child each weekend with flexibility regarding whether this support is provided on a Saturday or Sunday. During School Holidays, the support will increase to 12 hours of support provided over 2 days, again with flexibility.
Wage:
- £12.71 per hour
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Support the child to access the community safely and confidently, including parks, leisure activities, shops and other public spaces – gradually building up these experiences.
- Provide personal care, including toileting, changing, and hygiene needs
- To implement communication strategies (e.g. visual supports).
- Support regulation and sensory needs using appropriate strategies and calming techniques.
- Always ensure safety and supervision, especially in relation to pica and behavioural & safety risks.
- Engage the child in play, activities and learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors.
- Follow care plans as directed by the family and professionals, examples: assistance with dressing, bathing, personal care, attending social activities, shopping, housework
Essential Criteria:
- Previous experience supporting children or young adults with complex needs.
- Consistent and reliable
- Punctual with good time management
- Full, Clean Driving Licence
- Experience with children and/or young adults with ASD
- Experience with children and/or young adults with ADHD
- Experience with children and/or young adults with incontinence care and personal care tasks
- Experience with children and/or young adults with severe learning disabilities
- Experience with children and/or young adults with challenging behaviours
- Experience with children and/or young adults with sensory processing needs
- Experience with children and/or young adults with challenging behaviours including Positive Behaviour Support
- Experience with children and/or young adults with awareness and management of PICA (eating non-food items)
- Training in de-escalation
Please note, you will need to be willing to undertake training within this role.
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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 Job Reference Number 1636
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
A reliable, warm, and patient person is needed to work as a Personal Assistant, providing support to an 18-year-old young person who enjoys keeping busy and making the most of each day.
This role would suit someone who enjoys an active lifestyle and spending time out in the community. The young person enjoys going to the gym and swimming, and would value support from someone who can accompany them, encourage participation, and share in these activities. Having similar interests would be an advantage.
Interests and hobbies include gaming on an Xbox, especially Sonic and Mario, as well as using a Nintendo Switch. Support from someone who shares an interest in gaming would be welcomed. There is also a keen interest in trains, so ideas for travel and opportunities to see trains would be greatly enjoyed.
As the young person currently attends college, support would need to be arranged outside of these hours (9am–5pm, Monday to Friday). There is flexibility at other times. Transport is available if needed, and they are also happy to use local public transport.
The support currently available is for 3 hours per week, with weekends and early evenings being the most suitable times.
The starting wages would be £12.71 an hour, however following the probationary period this would be reviewed.
Location – Darlington
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting access to activities and enjoyable days out
- Helping to promote safety and wellbeing at all times
- Supporting planning for days out and exploring local events and opportunities
- Encouraging confidence, independence, and community involvement
The successful applicant will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference Number 592/549
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Make a Difference as a Personal Assistant
Are you a kind, reliable, and caring person looking for a rewarding weekend role? We’re looking for a Personal Assistant to support two gentlemen in their home and out in the community, helping them live independently and comfortably.
Working Hours - 12 hours per week
Weekend work - Flexible hours available (to be discussed at interview)
Pay Rate - £12.71 per hour
Your Role Will Include
- Providing personal care with dignity and respect
- Preparing tasty, nutritious meals
- Helping organise and attend appointments
- Supporting with light household tasks
- Offering companionship and encouragement
What We’re Looking For
- You don’t need previous experience — just the right attitude!
- We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- Kind, patient, and trustworthy
- Reliable and committed
- Passionate about person-centred support
Full training provided
A chance to truly make a difference
A supportive and rewarding role
The successful applicant will undergo references and an enhanced DBS check
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Personal Assistant Job Reference Number 8797
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area - Haughton in Darlington
Description: A young Female Adult is looking for a bubbly Personal Assistant to support her to go to the gym, go out and about in the community to do shopping and around hobbies and interest
Hours –.4 hours a week Times and days of support to be discussed at interview
Wage: £12.71 per hour (mileage will be paid at 45p per mile direct from the employer).
Duties will include: Being supportive and encouraging in going to the gym and also around trying new activities.
Applicants must be: Caring, responsible, reliable, be able to show initiative and have knowledge and understanding of Autism would be beneficial.
A Car driver would be preferred with access to their own vehicle.
All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced DBS check.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference 5626
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Personal Assistant – Job Reference 5626
📍 Location: Darlington
⏰ Hours: 17.5 hours per week, Monday–Saturday mornings
💷 Pay: £13 per hour
About the Role
A gentleman in Darlington is looking for a reliable, caring and patient Personal Assistant to support him with everyday household tasks, personal care and managing his physical health needs.
He enjoys getting out and about in the community. Due to reduced mobility, he uses a power chair, so the role will also involve supporting him when out in the community and attending medical appointments.
Duties Include
- Supporting with some personal hygiene and dressing.
- Helping to manage a skin condition, including washing, changing dressings and applying prescribed creams.
- Helping with household tasks and laundry.
- Supporting the gentleman when going out in the community.
- Accompanying him to medical appointments when required.
- Providing friendly, respectful and person-centred support.
About You
The ideal applicant will be:
- Patient, caring and understanding.
- Honest and reliable.
- Respectful of privacy, dignity and independence.
- Comfortable providing personal care and practical support.
- A non-smoker is preferred.
Previous experience is helpful but not essential, as any required training will be arranged with the employer.
Hours & Pay
17.5 hours per week, Monday to Saturday mornings.
Exact working times will be discussed and agreed with the employer.
💷 £13 per hour
Additional Information
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references.
All necessary training will be arranged with the employer.
If you are a patient, dependable and caring person who would enjoy making a positive difference to someone's day-to-day life, this could be a rewarding opportunity for you.
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Personal Assistant ref 543 – Part-Time
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
£13.50 per hour | 8 hours per week
We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy, friendly and conscientious Personal Assistant to provide regular support with general household tasks. This is a part-time position for 8 hours per week, ideally split over 2 days of 4 hours, with the days arranged flexibly from Monday to Friday. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, is organised and dependable, and is happy to help with a variety of tasks around the home.
The role
The main purpose of the role is to provide practical household support and help keep the home clean, tidy, organised and running smoothly.
Duties may include:
· Hoovering and general cleaning
· Dusting and wiping surfaces
· Cleaning bathrooms and kitchen areas
· Mopping floors
· Ironing and folding clothes
· Keeping rooms tidy and organised
· Changing bed linen when required
· General household organisation
· Putting things away and maintaining a tidy home
· Helping with occasional household tasks or errands
· Other reasonable general tasks and assistance as required
The duties may vary from week to week depending on what is needed, so we are looking for someone who is flexible and willing to help with different tasks.
About you
The successful person will ideally be:
· Reliable and punctual
· Trustworthy and respectful
· Friendly, polite and approachable
· Organised and able to manage their time well
· Someone who takes pride in doing a job properly
· Happy to work independently and use their initiative
· Practical and willing to help where needed
· Careful and respectful of the home and personal belongings
· Consistent and dependable
Previous experience in housekeeping, cleaning, personal assistance or a similar role would be an advantage, but it is not essential. The most important things are having a good attitude, being reliable and taking pride in your work.
Hours & Pay
Hours: 8 hours per week Days: 2 days per week, 4 hours per day Availability: Monday–Friday, flexible days Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour
The exact days and times can be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.
We are looking for someone who would like to provide regular, reliable support and become a trusted part of the household.
If you are dependable, friendly and take pride in your work, we would love to hear from you.
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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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Personal Assistant Required – Heighington - Job Reference 11453
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Come and step into Georgie’s world!
We’re looking for a Personal Assistant for our happy, outdoors-loving 5-year-old boy, Georgie.
Georgie adores being outside, going to the supermarket, and watching Disney Pixar films—right now, Moana is his favourite! He’s full of joy, loves to stim, and has a trusting, affectionate nature. While he may not speak words, his love and connection say it all. Once you bond with Georgie, you’ll have a little best mate for life.
Hours
- Bank position - to cover holidays and sickness
Rate of Pay
- £13 per hour
Duties Include
- Taking Georgie to his favourite places: soft play, walks, the supermarket
- Spending quality time at home watching Pixar films
- Supporting his happiness and routines
About You
You should be:
- Bubbly, outgoing, and fun-loving
- Patient, understanding, and reliable
- Trustworthy, honest, and flexible
- Organised, proactive, and a good communicator
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- A driver with access to your own vehicle
Additional Information
We’re looking for someone to genuinely join Georgie’s world, complement his life, and accept him for the incredible little boy he is.
Please note, this role is pick up and drop off is in Heighington.
Could you be the special person we’re searching for?
Requirements: All successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references.
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