Personal Assistant Job reference 4263
| 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 |
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Summary
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
AREA: Darlington
Description:
A family is looking to recruit 2 Personal Assistants to work on a 1:1 basis with each of their two sons aged 11 and 13 who both have a range of complex needs.
Hours:
Term Time - 6 hours per weekend
School Holidays - 12 hours per week
We are seeking 6 hours support per week, per child each weekend with flexibility regarding whether this support is provided on a Saturday or Sunday. During School Holidays, the support will increase to 12 hours of support provided over 2 days, again with flexibility.
Wage:
£12.21 per hour
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Support the child to access the community safely and confidently, including parks, leisure activities, shops and other public spaces – gradually building up these experiences.
Provide personal care, including toileting, changing, and hygiene needs
To implement communication strategies (e.g. visual supports).
Support regulation and sensory needs using appropriate strategies and calming techniques.
Always ensure safety and supervision, especially in relation to pica and behavioural & safety risks.
Engage the child in play, activities and learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors.
Follow care plans as directed by the family and professionals, examples: assistance with dressing, bathing, personal care, attending social activities, shopping, housework
Essential Criteria:
Previous experience supporting children or young adults with complex needs.
Consistent and reliable
Punctual with good time management
Full, Clean Driving Licence
Experience with children and/or young adults with ASD
Experience with children and/or young adults with ADHD
Experience with children and/or young adults with incontinence care and personal care tasks
Experience with children and/or young adults with severe learning disabilities
Experience with children and/or young adults with challenging behaviours
Experience with children and/or young adults with sensory processing needs
Experience with children and/or young adults with challenging behaviours including Positive Behaviour Support
Experience with children and/or young adults with awareness and management of PICA (eating non-food items)
Training in de-escalation
Please note, you will need to be willing to undertake training within this role.
AREA: Darlington
Description:
A family is looking to recruit 2 Personal Assistants to work on a 1:1 basis with each of their two sons aged 11 and 13 who both have a range of complex needs.
Hours:
Term Time - 6 hours per weekend
School Holidays - 12 hours per week
We are seeking 6 hours support per week, per child each weekend with flexibility regarding whether this support is provided on a Saturday or Sunday. During School Holidays, the support will increase to 12 hours of support provided over 2 days, again with flexibility.
Wage:
£12.21 per hour
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Support the child to access the community safely and confidently, including parks, leisure activities, shops and other public spaces – gradually building up these experiences.
Provide personal care, including toileting, changing, and hygiene needs
To implement communication strategies (e.g. visual supports).
Support regulation and sensory needs using appropriate strategies and calming techniques.
Always ensure safety and supervision, especially in relation to pica and behavioural & safety risks.
Engage the child in play, activities and learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors.
Follow care plans as directed by the family and professionals, examples: assistance with dressing, bathing, personal care, attending social activities, shopping, housework
Essential Criteria:
Previous experience supporting children or young adults with complex needs.
Consistent and reliable
Punctual with good time management
Full, Clean Driving Licence
Experience with children and/or young adults with ASD
Experience with children and/or young adults with ADHD
Experience with children and/or young adults with incontinence care and personal care tasks
Experience with children and/or young adults with severe learning disabilities
Experience with children and/or young adults with challenging behaviours
Experience with children and/or young adults with sensory processing needs
Experience with children and/or young adults with challenging behaviours including Positive Behaviour Support
Experience with children and/or young adults with awareness and management of PICA (eating non-food items)
Training in de-escalation
Please note, you will need to be willing to undertake training within this role.