Dynamic Personal Assistant for Active Living, Driving and Cooking

Darlington Association on Disability; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Darlington Association on Disability is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support a wheelchair user in Darlington. This 8 hours/week role runs evenings 6pm–10pm, Monday to Sunday, with flexible pattern discussed at interview.

You will help him stay engaged in the community, accompany him to Leeds United home games, bowls, pubs, and social activities, and assist with meal preparation. Driving responsibilities with an adapted vehicle available. No personal care is required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting him to attend Leeds United home matches
• Accompanying him to bowls, pub visits, and social/community activities
• Helping him stay organised day to day due to memory impairment
• Providing support with meal preparation and cooking
• Supporting independence, confidence, and social engagement
• Driving to activities and appointments (adapted vehicle available)
• No personal care is required in this role

Job description

Darlington Association on Disability is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support a wheelchair user in Darlington. This 8 hours/week role runs evenings 6pm–10pm, Monday to Sunday, with flexible pattern discussed at interview.

You will help him stay engaged in the community, accompany him to Leeds United home games, bowls, pubs, and social activities, and assist with meal preparation. Driving responsibilities with an adapted vehicle available. No personal care is required.