Personal Assistant – Ref: 3247
| Company: | Darlington Association on Disability |
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| Salary: | from £14 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Darlington |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Location: Darlington
Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour
Hours 8 hours per week 6pm – 10pm Monday to Sunday (flexible – to discussed at interview)
About the Person You Will Support
A friendly, sociable wheelchair using gentleman in Darlington is looking for a Personal Assistant who can help him stay active, organised, and engaged in the community. He is passionate about directing his own support and enjoys a lively, sociable lifestyle.
He is:
• A huge Leeds United fan and a season ticket holder, wanting support to attend Leeds home games
• A regular bowls player at his local club
• Happy to enjoy the occasional visit to the pub
• Very chatty, sociable, and enjoys conversation
• Someone with impaired memory, who benefits from help to stay organised
• The owner of an adapted vehicle that the PA can use
• Fully able and very motivated to direct his own support
• Someone who would benefit from support with meal preparation and cooking
He needs someone who isn’t afraid to get involved, is proactive, and can support him in maintaining an active, organised, and fulfilling lifestyle.
Main Duties
• 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)
Important Note
• No personal care is required in this role
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