Personal Assistant - Job Reference 447 Job Type: Darlington (PA's) Job Type: Darlington (PA's) 447 Do you like arts and crafts? Do you like to support people to be as independent as they can and ensure they have full choice and control? Do you want to make a difference to a person’s life? Are your answers yes to these? Then this could be the opportunity for you A friendly, bright, lady in the Winfield area of Darlington, who enjoys arts and crafts is looking for a personal assistant to support her in her home and to access the community. Duties are: To provide support with personal care (wash hair) Supervise medication Meal preparation Light domestic duties. Hours: Monday - Friday, except bank holidays for 16.5 hours per week (4 hour block session once a week to support to go to local hospice). The employer is happy for this to be a job share, if a suitable candite cannot fulfil all the hours. Rate: National minimum wage requirement for trial period only, if successful after trial period an increase to £13.00 per hour. Mileage plus any expenses will be paid by the employer with prior agreement. Essential: The P.A must be caring reliable, trustworthy and compassionate. DBS check is a must but will be paid for by the employer. Preferable: A driver preferred but not essential. No previous experience is necessary, full training would be given.