Job Type: Darlington (PA's) Personal Assistant Required – Darlington We are looking for a kind, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 17-year-old young woman with autism in the Darlington area. She has a heart of gold and is caring and affectionate. She enjoys Hello Kitty, Manga, Jellycat, crafting, shopping, and keeping active. At times she can feel anxious, become easily distracted, and may need calm, reassuring support to help her feel safe and confident. This role would suit someone understanding, flexible, and able to build trust over time. Hours 4 hours per week (term time) 8 hours per week (college holidays) Rate of Pay £12.71 per hour Duties Include Supporting access to the community Accompanying to the gym Supporting shopping trips Supporting with crafts and hobbies About You You should be: Familiar with autism Patient and understanding Reliable and punctual Trustworthy and honest Flexible in your approach Organised and able to use initiative A good communicator Able to maintain confidentiality Additional Information Due to past experiences, building trust may take time. Clear and supportive communication is important, as speech may sometimes be difficult to understand — you may need to repeat back for clarification. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references.