Personal Assistant Job reference 4227

Darlington Association on Disability on behalf of Direct Payment Employers; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a caring and supportive female as a Support Worker for a 20-year-old young woman with physical disabilities in Tees Valley. The role involves providing personal care and assistance in social activities, requiring approximately 10 hours of work per week on a zero-hour contract. Ideal candidates will be reliable, committed, and possess a great sense of fun while engaging with the young person’s daily life. Experience and manual handling training are desirable, but full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must be female and a non-smoker.
• Committed and reliable; willing to work with a specific young person.
• Training in manual handling desirable; full training can be supplied.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care during night shifts.
• Assist in living an independent life including social activities.
• Engage in light household chores.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Job description

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.

Employment Details

Bank position approx. 10 hours per week on a zero‑hour contract.

Pay

• Wage: £12.21 per hour
• Weekend rate: £14.50 per hour

Duties

• Night shifts: Personal care/showering, hoisting, dressing & staying overnight (bed available) to assist turning and making comfortable throughout the night as & when needed.
• Day shifts: 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.

Requirements

• Committed and reliable; willing to work on a one-to-one basis with Annie.
• Must be female and a non-smoker.
• Training in manual handling desirable; full training can be supplied.
• References and an enhanced DBS check required.

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