Male Personal Assistant Required – Supporting a Young Person - Job reference 11440
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2026 |
| Location: | Marske-By-The-Sea, Redcar |
| 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: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)
Location: Redcar / Marske area
Hours: 5 hours per week (Saturdays, 12.30pm – 5.30pm)
Pay: £12.71 per hour
About M
M is a 13-year-old teen who is very tall for his age and has a global developmental delay, therefore is not functioning at age 13. He also has Klinefelter syndrome and Autoimmune Hepatitis. M requires supervision in the community due to limited awareness of danger.
He has a lovely sense of humour, enjoys watching YouTube, playing on his Nintendo Switch, swimming, and getting out and about. He loves hugs and can sometimes ask strangers for them, so keeping him safe is always the priority. M does not like heights or lifts.
What you’ll be doing
Supporting M to take part in activities he enjoys (e.g., swimming, walking, McDonald’s trips, etc.)
Collecting him from his regular Saturday club
Ensuring his safety at all times
Supervising meals, as M may eat beyond feeling full
This role would suit someone who is:
Patient, calm, honest, and understanding
Energetic and physically fit
A confident communicator
Experienced or comfortable supporting someone with additional needs
Friendly with a good sense of humour
Punctual and reliable
A driver with a full UK driving licence
Desirable (not essential):
Some knowledge of Klinefelter syndrome
Some understanding of Autoimmune Hepatitis
Previous experience in support or care
Additional Information
Full training can be provided
Mileage reimbursed if using your own vehicle
Enhanced DBS check required (paid for by employer)
Location: Redcar / Marske area
Hours: 5 hours per week (Saturdays, 12.30pm – 5.30pm)
Pay: £12.71 per hour
About M
M is a 13-year-old teen who is very tall for his age and has a global developmental delay, therefore is not functioning at age 13. He also has Klinefelter syndrome and Autoimmune Hepatitis. M requires supervision in the community due to limited awareness of danger.
He has a lovely sense of humour, enjoys watching YouTube, playing on his Nintendo Switch, swimming, and getting out and about. He loves hugs and can sometimes ask strangers for them, so keeping him safe is always the priority. M does not like heights or lifts.
What you’ll be doing
Supporting M to take part in activities he enjoys (e.g., swimming, walking, McDonald’s trips, etc.)
Collecting him from his regular Saturday club
Ensuring his safety at all times
Supervising meals, as M may eat beyond feeling full
This role would suit someone who is:
Patient, calm, honest, and understanding
Energetic and physically fit
A confident communicator
Experienced or comfortable supporting someone with additional needs
Friendly with a good sense of humour
Punctual and reliable
A driver with a full UK driving licence
Desirable (not essential):
Some knowledge of Klinefelter syndrome
Some understanding of Autoimmune Hepatitis
Previous experience in support or care
Additional Information
Full training can be provided
Mileage reimbursed if using your own vehicle
Enhanced DBS check required (paid for by employer)