Personal Assistant Job reference 518
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Darlington Association on Disability on behalf of Direct Payment Employers |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
We are seeking a warm, supportive, and reliable female Personal Assistant to provide overnight care for a 16-year-old girl with complex needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life.
Working Hours
24 hours per week
Friday & Saturday nights: 8:30 PM – 8:30 AM
Flexible arrangements available – to be discussed at interview.
Pay Rate
£12.21 per hour
Key Responsibilities
Providing personal care
Assisting with feeding
Administering medication
Manual handling (including turning during the night)
What We’re Looking For
Essential qualities:
Kind, patient, and trustworthy
Reliable and committed
Able to deliver person-centred support
Desirable experience:
Supporting disabled children
Experience with feeding support, epilepsy care, and moving & handling
Full training will be provided.
We are seeking a warm, supportive, and reliable female Personal Assistant to provide overnight care for a 16-year-old girl with complex needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life.
Working Hours
24 hours per week
Friday & Saturday nights: 8:30 PM – 8:30 AM
Flexible arrangements available – to be discussed at interview.
Pay Rate
£12.21 per hour
Key Responsibilities
Providing personal care
Assisting with feeding
Administering medication
Manual handling (including turning during the night)
What We’re Looking For
Essential qualities:
Kind, patient, and trustworthy
Reliable and committed
Able to deliver person-centred support
Desirable experience:
Supporting disabled children
Experience with feeding support, epilepsy care, and moving & handling
Full training will be provided.