Personal Assistant Job reference 4347

Darlington Association on Disability on behalf of Direct Payment Employers; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a female Personal Assistant (PA) to aid a young person in enhancing confidence and independence. The role includes supporting with life skills like shopping, cooking, and various activities. The position requires strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and a driving license. Flexibility in hours is essential, with pay rates at £12.21 per hour for 9 hours weekly. Ideal for those passionate about making a difference in their community.

Qualifications

• Well organised individual with strong communication skills is required.
• Experience with SEN/autism is desirable, but not mandatory.
• Driving license and access to own transport are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the young person in increasing confidence and communication skills.
• Assist with life skills, including cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
• Aid in travel training and managing appointments.

Skills

Well organised

Good communicator

Fun

Patient

Kind

Reliable and supportive

Resourceful

Confident and encouraging

Driving

Job description

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.