Personal Assistant Job Reference Number 1636

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

Job summary

Darlington Association on Disability is seeking a Personal Assistant to support an 18-year-old in daily activities. You will accompany them to the gym, swimming, and outings, encourage participation, and share in hobbies such as gaming and trains.

Support will be outside school hours (9am–5pm, Monday to Friday) with flexibility at other times, and transport can be arranged. Join a community-focused team to enable independent living and meaningful daily activities, with opportunities for travel

Qualifications

• Provide support to an 18-year-old who enjoys keeping busy.
• Accompany them to gym and swimming and encourage participation.
• Share in interests such as gaming and trains when possible.

Responsibilities

• Support needs arranged outside of college hours (9am–5pm, Mon–Fri).
• Assist with travel using local public transport.
• Encourage participation in activities and outings.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

Warmth

Job description

Personal Assistant Job Reference Number 1636

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.