Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hartlepool, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HRT17358RmK1 |
Summary
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About the Employer
This position is to work with a teenage boy who enjoys going for long walks, cinema trips, supporting with shopping and learning life skills.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible
Autism and ADHD
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Going for long walks• Outdoor actives• Cinema
Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home. Dog.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
Transport Requirement
Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
Required Skills
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
Special needs experience
When you are Required
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
About the Employer
This position is to work with a teenage boy who enjoys going for long walks, cinema trips, supporting with shopping and learning life skills.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible
Autism and ADHD
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Going for long walks• Outdoor actives• Cinema
Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home. Dog.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
Transport Requirement
Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
Required Skills
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
Special needs experience
When you are Required
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.