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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 £12.21, 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 18584
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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Female Personal Assistant Job Reference 356
Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)
Female Personal Assistant Job Reference 356
Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)
Description:
A Personal Assistant is required to help a lady be independent and change her life for the better. This lady lives in the Redcar area and enjoys getting out into the community, going out on family days, swimming, and going to the pub. This lady has had a lack of support for a while and really requires the successful PA to be patient and not rush things. To get back to being comfortable in the community, this lady may take a while to warm to ideas and be helped with confidence, are you soft natured and able to nurture?
Could you be the addition to her life she really needs?
A Female Support worker is required in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Duties will include:
- Personal care such as washing and dressing
- Help with household tasks.
- Full Clean driving licence required
- Helping on family outings
- Attending the swimming baths
- Assisting in shopping
- Being a companion when crafting
- Going out into the community
Rate of Pay:
- £12.21 per hour
- Additional training will be paid for
Hours:
There are a number of hours that require a personal assistant, and this lady has taken some extra care and attention and knows where the hours would suit her and hopefully the successful PA.
There is scope to combine shifts and hours together so that there are more contracted hours for the successful PA if needed and wanted.
This role has several positions available, therefore if there is one position that you would prefer, please detail in your application form. Please see details of the positions below:
5 posts available
Post 1
20 hours per week (10 hours per shift, including breaks)
2 weekdays 9am - 7pm
Post 2
19 hours per week (One 10-hour shift and one 9-hour shift, including breaks)
1 weekday 9am - 7pm
1 weekend day 10am - 7pm
Post 3
10 hours per week (10-hour shift, including breaks)
1 weekday 9am - 7pm
Post 4
4.5 hours per week (1.5-hour shifts)
3 bedtime calls 9pm – 10.30pm
Post 5
6 hours per week (1.5-hour shifts)
4 bedtime calls 9pm – 10.30pm
If you have further questions regarding this advert, please email charlotte.ward@darlingtondisability.org
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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, independence and to look for and access new activities within the community.
The young person enjoys day trips, going shopping, cooking, crafts, coffee shops, cinema, swimming and going for walks. The PA will also support with independence and life skills within home and the community, clothes shopping, road safety, travel training, administration, attending appointments, cooking, cleaning, administration, using appliances, navigating directions.
Rate of Pay:
£12.21 per hour
Hours:
9 hours per week.
Current hours include:
- Tuesday 6pm-9pm. Weekends and pickups from college.
- Overnight stays may be available on ad-hoc basis.
- Employer would like flexibility with hours in line with changes in young person’s schedule.
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: £12.50 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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Female Personal Assistant Job Reference 571
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
We are seeking a warm, supportive, and reliable female Personal Assistant to provide overnight care for a 16-year-old girl with complex needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life.
Working Hours
- 24 hours per week
- Friday & Saturday nights: 8:30 PM – 8:30 AM
- Flexible arrangements available – to be discussed at interview.
Pay Rate
- £12.21 per hour
Key Responsibilities
- Providing personal care
- Assisting with feeding
- Administering medication
- Manual handling (including turning during the night)
What We’re Looking For
Essential qualities:
- Kind, patient, and trustworthy
- Reliable and committed
- Able to deliver person-centred support
Desirable experience:
- Supporting disabled children
- Experience with feeding support, epilepsy care, and moving & handling
Full training will be provided.
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Independent Advocate/Trainee Advocate
Job Type: DAD
DAD (Centre for Independent Living) is seeking to recruit an Independent Trainee Advocate who is passionate about advocacy and upholding and safeguarding the rights of people we support.
All candidates must be committed to the values of equality, empowerment and supporting people to have their voice heard when decisions are being made about their lives. If you think you have the right experience, values, drive and enthusiasm needed for this role, and in turn DAD will provide a team environment, with excellent support and conditions.
Experience and qualifications in advocacy is preferred, but a training post will also be considered for the right candidate.
Salary: £25,116 to £28,743 per annum (37.5hrs) depending on experience and qualifications
Please note: The Higher pay scales will be awarded to successful applicants who are in possession of a Diploma in advocacy.*
Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours per week
Location: Based at the offices of Darlington Association on Disability (travel is expected across the Borough of Darlington, Tees Valley and regular travel to other areas in the North East.) Home working is also expected during COVID restrictions and will be considered as part of your role outside of restrictions.
Holidays: 25 days per annum (pro rata if less than 37.5) Bank Holidays, entitlement increases with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
Travel: A travel allowance is payable for travel in connection with the post
Other: A competitive sick scheme is available after the necessary qualifying period. Employee Assistance Scheme
To provide a range of types of advocacy support (subject to current training), including:
- Relevant Person’s Representative, for people who are subject to a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard under the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Independent Mental Health Advocacy, for people subject to the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Care Act Advocacy
- Independent Mental Capacity Act advocacy.
- General advocacy
- Specialist mental health advocacy
- Self advocacy facilitation
The role will involve supporting people to speak for themselves, to be fully involved in the decisions and processes that affect their lives, to obtain information and to understand their options and rights. The role will also involve non instructed advocacy for people who are not able to give their views.
* All advocates will be expected to complete National Advocacy Qualifications which will be funded by DAD and completed within agreed timescales, some home study is expected. Where an advocate is not in possession of the Diploma in advocacy the lower rate will apply.
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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: A man in the Loftus is looking for a domestic Assistant to support him 2 days a week , ideally Wednesday and Thursday for 2.5 hours a day. However happy to discuss some flexibility.
Wage: £12.21 per hour, 5 hours a week.
Duties will include:
- Receiving weekly food delivery
- Support with laundry
- Kitchen tasks
- Weekly cleaning of bathroom and kitchen
- Changing bedding weekly.
Training - will be given by the employer so that can it will be clear on what support is needed.
Applicants must be: Honest, trustworthy and reliable
All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced DBS check.
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Personal (Support/Care) Assistant Job Reference Number 9511
Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)
Area: Skelton
Personal Assistant required to support a lively 6-year-old both in her own home in Skelton and in the community, enabling her to access local play areas, soft play, swimming and senses CIC, she requires assistance with personal care, mealtimes and personal safety.
Hours – 6hrs per week term time preferably 4 hrs Saturday and 2hrs one weeknight.
8hrs school holidays preferably 4hrs Saturday and 4hrs one weekday. Times of these shifts are flexible
Must be caring, trustworthy flexible with full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Rate of Pay £12.21 per hour
Female applicant only ‘Permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010'
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Personal Assistant - Job Reference 1758
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
A Mum having long term physical disability with constant pain, is seeking a dedicated, honest, punctual, compassionate, experienced, professional personal assistant who can carry out housekeeping duties and thorough cleaning. The Personal Assistant’s role is to help the employer to live the way she chooses. This means that the successful applicant will work with the employer to understand and respond positively to any reasonable request for assistance.
Personal Development: To undertake any training relevant to the post e.g. First Aid, Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, Infection Control training will be provided.
Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour. Holiday pay will be on a pro rota basis of hours worked.
Working Hours: 4.5 hours a week to be worked over 2 days in 7, some occasional weekend days. Start time preferred between 9 am and 10 am, the employer is flexible to time and days, and happy to discuss this more at interview. It is more about finding the right person than the times for this employer.
The successful applicant will be subject to references and a disclosure and barring check.
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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
Description:
I am currently recruiting for a team of Personal Assistants who are warm, kind-hearted, and softly spoken for my 18-year-old daughter who loves water play and all things sensory. She loves to be engrossed in messy play activities, watching her iPad, listening to music and dancing. D is an active, energetic young lady who likes to be on the go, D loves to access the outdoors, playing at the park or walking in woodland areas. Although after school, D loves to chill out and be relaxed in her up and coming newly transformed space for her and her Personal Assistants to enjoy, accompanied by her iPad and TV to help her relax and unwind. D can display some challenging behaviour which is often a way for her to communicate her needs, for example accessing sensory activities to remain regulated. D has a diagnosis of autism and learning disability but is a character and very much her own person, never letting the ‘social norm’ or society get in her way!
Hours:
There are no hours specified as this is a flexible role and would depend what hours you would be able to offer. This can be further discussed at screening/ interview stage.
Examples of the hours would be:
- Before and after School
- Weekends
- Overnights
- Additional hours in the school holidays
- Holiday cover
Wage:
£12.21 per hour
Mileage and expenses to be paid by the family when on days out in the community.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Person centred support with daily activities
Assisting with personal care, showering, dressing, and general care
Lots of play time including water play activities and other messy play sensory activities
D loves to go in the community and access local areas during quieter periods e.g. the local park, woods, beach etc.
Helping D relax at home and unwind
Prompting and supporting eating with cutlery
Applicants must be:
There is no expectation of training or qualifications, this role is about how the Personal Assistant could enhance D’s life and help her with her daily routine and fit into the family home, work alongside a team and support our family by holding the truly rewarding role of supporting D.
Essential Criteria:
- All applicants should be Female Only, this is in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
- Physically able to match D’s pace.
- Flexible
- Friendly
- Kind-hearted
- Softly spoken
- Patient
- Calm
- Able to work well under pressure
- Have excellent communication skills
- Personable
- Willing to learn and be trained on how best to support and work effectively with D and in her family home
- Able to think ‘outside the box’ for activities to support sensory regulation
Desirable Criteria:
- An experienced driver with a full clean driving licence
- Have an understanding and experience of working with individuals with autism
- Have an understanding and experience of working with individuals with a learning disability
- Previous training de-escalation
All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced criminal records bureau check.
For further information please contact the Direct Payment Support Service on 01325 489999 and quote 539 . If there are further questions before applying for the role, please contact Charlotte charlotte.ward@darlingtondisability.org
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Personal Assistant - Job Reference Number 10711
Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)
Area: Saltburn
Description:
I am looking for a Personal Assistant to join me in helping me with my daily activities. The right Personal Assistant for me would be able to work alongside me and allow me to stay in control. I enjoy going out into the local community. I enjoy music and eating vegan food.
All applicants should be Female Only, this is in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
Wage:
£12.21 per hour
Hours:
12 hours per week. Used flexibly to suit both me and the successful PA.
Duties will include:
- Personal Care Supervision
- Light domestic duties
- Cooking with me
- Shopping
- Help with attending social activities
- Escorting to medical appointments
Applicants must be:
- Reliable
- Able to maintain confidentiality and be trustworthy
- Punctual
- Non-smoker
- Have excellent communication skills
- Consistent and reliable
- Willing to use public transport with me
- Able to lift a lightweight wheelchair
- Have a willingness to learn
- Be prepared to attend training courses with and without me
- Music lover
- Able to cook
Desirable criteria:
- Hold a full, clean licence with a wheelchair accessible vehicle or one big enough for a lightweight wheelchair
- Able to cook Vegan Food
- Understanding of Neurodivergence
- Understanding of Mental Health including PTSD and anxiety
- Understanding of ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)
- Understanding of EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome)
- Hold a Food Hygiene Certificate
- Hold a First Aid Certificate
All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced criminal records bureau check (DBS Check). For further information please contact the Direct Payment Support Service on 360524 and quote Job Reference 10711.
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Personal Assistant Job reference 11083
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Personal Assistant – Darlington (Ref: 11083)
£12.21 per hour | 7 hours per week | Every Monday
Are you a caring, reliable, and cheerful person who enjoys helping others live comfortably at home?
We’re looking for a kind-hearted Personal Assistant to support a lovely, laid-back lady in Darlington who has a fantastic sense of humour and a love of country music and spending time in her garden.
This is a rewarding part-time role where your support will truly make a difference to someone’s daily life.
About the Role
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00pm–7:30pm (7.5 hours per week)
- Pay: £13.50 per hour
You’ll be providing friendly and respectful support with:
- Personal care and bedtime routine
- Preparing light meals and snacks
- Administering medication
- Offering companionship and a helping hand
What We’re Looking For
Essential qualities:
- Kind, patient, and trustworthy
- Reliable and committed
- Able to provide person-centred, compassionate care.
Desirable experience:
- Supporting disabled people
- Dementia awareness
- Moving & handling (Full training will be provided, so enthusiasm and the right attitude are what matter most!)
Why Join Us?
- A warm and friendly working environment
- Consistent weekday hours — perfect for fitting around other commitments.
- The chance to build a genuine, supportive relationship with the person you assist.
Female applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The successful candidate will be required to complete DBS and reference checks.
If you’re someone who enjoys a good chat, a bit of country music, and wants to make a real difference — we’d love to hear from you!
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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:
- £12.21 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 341
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area: Darlington
Description: Gentleman looking for a Personal Assistant to support him in his day-to-day life.
Hours: 9hrs per week Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 9am to 12pm (Extra hours may be available)
Rate of pay: £12.50 per hour
Duties: Will include personal care, meal preparation, help at mealtimes and shopping.
Applicants must be: Reliable, able to maintain confidentiality, flexible, trustworthy, punctual, have previous experience and training relating to a support role, be a car driver, non-smoker, have excellent communications skills, show initiative and be honest, and Dog friendly.
Female applicants only ‘permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
An enhanced DBS check and references will be completed prior to start date for the successful applicant.
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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:
- £12.21 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 638
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Job Type: Darlington PA’s
Area: Darlington
Description: Personal/Support Assistant needed to support a young at heart, mostly independent, gentleman in his own home around domestic duties, meal planning and preparation.
You would be supported by the gentleman's family to get to know this very sociable, fun-loving guy who loves his hobbies and getting out and about. The role is mostly supervisory and encouragement to maintain his independence as much as possible, he likes reassurance that he is doing the job right, therefore, someone who has patience and a natural caring nature would be considered.
Hours: 5.25 hrs
- Monday 15:30 – 17:15
- Thursday 15:45 – 17:15
- Friday 18:00 – 20:00
Additional bank hours available, may include over a weekend (afternoons), day trips or one overnight break (1 night) optional per calendar year.
Wage: £13.00 per hour
Duties will include Support around preparing packed lunches and cooking healthy hot meals. Support and supervision with domestic duties, including laundry.
Applicants must be:
- · Patient
- · Punctual
- · Non-smoker
- · Consistent and Reliable
- · Able to Cook
All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced criminal records bureau check.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference 657
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area:
Heighington. School Aycliffe.
Description:
Support required for a lady with learning difficulties preferably someone with a mature attitude. The lady has varied interests – art and crafts, cooking, enjoys learning, small walks and cowboy films.
Duties:
To support her with hobbies and interests within the home and out and about in the community also support to attend appointments. Mileage will be paid accordingly.
Applicants must:
- Be reliable
- Patient
- Trustworthy
- Able to drive with their own vehicle.
Rate:
£12.21 per hour
Hours per week:
- Up to 9 hours per week
- Support on an afternoon and to include some overnight support
- Times and days to be discussed with employer.
The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference 7255
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area: Darlington (PA's)
Do you like MUSIC?
Are you a kind, supportive and caring person?
Do you want to make a difference in a young person life?
Do you have a few hours spare a week?
YES!
Then this job could be for you.
Description: A 14-year-old boy in the Darlington is looking for a Personal Assistant to support him to access the community, he has an interested in music and would like to attend the forum on a Wednesday evening. support is to build his independence and confidence.
Hours: Initially the role is for 6 hours a week, to be used flexibly on an evening and may include an occasional weekend.
Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour, during probationary period but this will be looked at for the correct person. Mileage will be paid by the employer at a rate of 40p per mile.
Duties will include: Access the community and to participate in interests, maintain safety, build confidence and life skills.
Applicants must be: Trustworthy, reliable, patient and flexible. A driver is essential with access to own vehicle.
All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced DBS check. Opportunities to access free training will be provided.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference – 10650
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area: Darlington
Description:
A young lady in her early 20’s is looking to recruit a personal assistant. There are various things she enjoys, including going shopping, cooking, getting her nails done and having trips out.
Hours:
15 hours per week, days and times to be discussed with the employer.
Wage:
£12.21 per hour + mileage and expenses
Duties will include:
- Helping stay organised for work
- Able to support in getting to work and back
- Support on walks
- Attending the gym
- Shopping
- Day trips to the beach and on holidays
- To support around the home with household tasks
- Baking
- Some meal planning and preparation
- Supporting to attend some medical appointments and to collect her medication
Essential criteria:
- Be patient, this role and the person will take some getting used to due to past experiences.
- Be honest
- Be willing to attend all training
- Have a good sense of humour
- Be organised
Desirable criteria:
- Driver with access to their own vehicle would be preferred
- Experience with individuals with Mental Health – further training will be arranged
Female applicants only permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and references before commencing employment; all training needs will be arranged with the employer.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference – 4227
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area: Middleton St George
Description: Are you a caring person who wants to make a difference in a young person life? We are currently seeking to recruit a Support Worker to join our amazing team. We are looking for a warm and supportive female who can deliver person-centred care & support to Annie a bubbly, intelligent, sociable 20-year-old young lady who has physical disabilities. Annie has a full and varied life and is looking for someone with a great sense of fun.
Bank position approx. 10 hours per week on a zero-hour contract.
Wage: £12.21 per hour
£14.50 per hour weekend rate
Duties will include Night shifts: You will be required to carry out Personal care/ showering, hoisting, dressing & staying overnight (bed available) to assist turning and making comfortable throughout the night as & when needed.
Day shifts will be supporting Annie to live her independent life, socialising, swimming, going to cinema, eating out, shopping, walking her dog. some light housework will be done throughout the week.
Applicants must be: We are looking for someone who is committed and reliable and happy to work on a one-to-one basis with Annie, you must be female and a non-smoker, training in manual handling will be desirable but full training can 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 Number 276
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Description:
A family is looking for a kind, reliable, and proactive Personal Assistant (PA) to support a friendly 19-year-old young woman who is a full-time wheelchair user and has learning difficulties. She is sociable, enjoys routine, and values her independence. The PA will provide support at home, in the community, and during travel to and from college. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide one-to-one care and support, helping a young woman thrive in her daily life.
Female applicants only permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Applicants are required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and references.
Wage:
£12.21 per hour
Hours:
Please note, if you are unable to complete all of the hours but you would be able to commit to a rota basis, we would consider using more than one PA.
- Mornings Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 9:00am (may vary depending on college schedule)
- Afternoons: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
- Fridays: 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Flexibility will be required.
Duties will include:
- Personal care including:
- Support with washing, dressing, and toileting
- Assistance with intermittent catheterisation via a Mitrofanoff (training will be provided)
- Moving and handling – supporting safe transfers and mobility needs
- Accompanying her on a short walk to college (approx. 5 minutes away)
- Promoting independence, social inclusion, and engagement in daily life
- Providing emotional reassurance and respectful support
Applicants must be:
- Caring, patient, and respectful
- Reliable and consistent with good communication skills
- Comfortable with all aspects of personal care
- Willing to be trained in intermittent catheterisation via Mitrofanoff
- Experience supporting people with disabilities is a plus, but not essential
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 276
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Personal Assistant Job Reference number 4163
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Make a Real Difference – Become a Personal Assistant
Job Reference No. 4163
Location: Cockerton, Darlington
Hours: One 6-hour shift per week
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Are you someone who enjoys meaningful conversations and making others feel valued? We’re looking for a kind, trustworthy, and dependable Personal Assistant to offer companionship to a young lady in Darlington. This is a rewarding opportunity to support her while she enjoys her hobbies and interests.
What You’ll Do:
- Spend quality time engaging in her favourite activities
- Offer friendly companionship and emotional support
- Prepare light meals with care
What We’re Looking For:
- A non-smoker with a caring and respectful nature
- Reliable and genuinely interested in helping others
- Willing to undergo reference checks and an enhanced DBS check
Why This Role Matters: Your presence can brighten someone’s day and help her feel more connected and supported. If you’re looking for a role that’s both fulfilling and flexible, we’d love to hear from you.
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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: £12.21 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)
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area: Darlington
Description:
A gentleman is looking to recruit personal assistants to support him with some household tasks and with his physical health conditions. He enjoys going out and about in the community, due to reduced mobility he uses a power chair.
Duties to include:
- Support with some personal hygiene tasks, dressing and support to manage skin condition by washing, changing of dressings and applying prescribed creams.
- To help around the home with household tasks and laundry.
- Support the gentleman out in the community and to attend some medical appointments.
Applicants must be:
- Patient
- Honest
- Non-smoker would be preferred
Hours:
17.5 per week – Monday to Saturday in the morning.
Times to be discussed with the employer.
2 hours per week over 2 days for domestic duties/laundry.
Wage:
£12.21 per hour
All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and references; all training needs will be arranged with the employer.
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Personal Assistant Required Job Reference number 358
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Job Title: Personal Assistant / Carer
About the Role: An individual employer is seeking a compassionate and patient personal assistant/carer to support an elderly gentleman who is deaf, almost fully blind, and physically frail. He is a kind and gentle person, though he can sometimes be a little stubborn, so this role requires understanding, empathy, and plenty of patience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing support with daily routines
- Preparing meals (Sunday lunch and evening dinners)
- Assisting with changing into nightwear
- Offering companionship and reassurance
Hours:
- Sunday morning until lunchtime
- Sunday evening (approx. 2 hours for dinner and bedtime routine)
- Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings (approx. 2 hours each)
- Around 12 hours per week, plus extra cover during holidays
- Covering additional hours during annual leave when needed
Requirements:
- Kind, patient, and dependable
- Genuine passion for supporting elderly individuals
- Ability to communicate effectively with someone who is deaf and visually impaired
- Previous care experience is an advantage but not essential — the right attitude and compassion matter most
The successful applicant will undergo references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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