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Personal Care Assistant - Darlington Association on Disability

Healthcare

10 hours ago1 view

Personal Assistant / Carer


I am looking for a reliable, warm, and experienced Personal Assistant / Carer to support me. I am in my 60’s with a young outlook on life and enjoy keeping busy. My interests and hobbies include crafting, swimming, photography, and days out, so this role would suit someone who enjoys variety and being out and about as well as providing care at home.


This is a mix of personal assistant and caring support, working in partnership to promote independence, dignity, and a full life.



Hours
16–20 hours per week

  • Flexibility is essential: hours remain the same each week, but days and times will vary week to week (these will always be discussed in advance and managed fairly and considerately)

Location
Based in Stockton

  • Support provided at home and in the community

Wage
Starting at £16 per hour

  • Depending on experience and qualifications, this may be an immediate increase
  • Opportunity for increments and pay increases over time

Key Requirements
You must:

  • Have a mature, responsible attitude
  • Be patient, reliable, and self-sufficient
  • Be able to manage tasks independently when required and instructed
  • Present a smart and professional appearance, to suit what you are doing on the day, e.g. smarter appearance when accompanying to hospital appointments, this will be discussed further at interview.
  • Have experience as a Personal Assistant or in care work (further training and guidance can be provided, but experience is preferred)
  • Hold a full, clean driving licence and be a confident driver, must be willing to drive employer's vehicle
  • Have experience in personal care, including toileting
  • Be non-smoking / non-vaping
  • Like cats 🐾

Duties Include

  • Personal care
  • Light domestic cleaning
  • Meal preparation, including batch cooking
  • Running errands (e.g. post office, collecting prescriptions)
  • Light shopping
  • Accompanying to hospital and other appointments
  • Supporting activities and days out
  • Support with household admin tasks such as assistance with filling in forms

About the Working Relationship
This role is suited to someone who sees themselves as a team player — someone who will work with the employer rather than for them, while also understanding and respecting professional boundaries within an employer–employee relationship.



  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Part-time
  • Salary
    £16 – £20 hourly

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