Area: York

Location: York

Hours: 18 hours per week

Training hours

• Monday: 7:30 – 8:30 pm
• Friday: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
• Saturday: 10:00 – 12:00 pm (occasionally in Sunderland)
• Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
• Sunday (occasional) 8:00am – 2:00pm

Pay rate: £12.21 per hour plus 45 pence per mile (if using own transport)

 

About the Role:
I am looking for a supportive and reliable personal assistant to help me attend my swimming training sessions with Richmond Dales at Catterick and occasionally at Sunderland on Saturdays. The role involves transport support, general assistance at training, and ensuring a smooth experience during sessions.

Beyond swimming, I have a passion for music, sports, cars, motorbikes, cycling, and mountain biking. If you share similar interests, that’s a bonus!

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing transport and support to training sessions
• Assisting with any practical needs before, during, and after training
• Helping with organisation and planning for competitions or events
• Supporting social and recreational activities

Ideal Candidate:

• Has a full UK driving licence and is comfortable driving to Catterick & Sunderland 45 miles – return 90 miles.
• If no driving licence, a companion bus pass is available
• Punctual, dependable, and supportive
• Shares an interest in sports, cars, or music (preferred but not essential)
• Understanding of disability support (or willing to learn)

If you think you’d be a great fit for this role, please get in touch!

 

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

 

Job Title: Female Personal Assistant

Hours: 7-10 hours per week flexible hours available

Rate of Pay: £13.50 per hour

Area: Heworth, York

 

Personal Assistants needed for a part time rewarding job role

 

Job Role

I am a female young professional and live in Heworth, York. I have a physical disability and I require some help with everyday tasks and personal care. (My arms don’t work very well!).

No previous experience necessary, lots of tea, cake and laughter and a rewarding experience.

Regular work with up to 10 flexible hours per week.

 

Please read the job description and apply using the online application form. If you require a paper or electronic copy of the form please contact directpayments@disabilitynorth.org.uk

We encourage early applications as this vacancy will close sooner if a high standard of applications are received

A clear enhanced DBS will be required for this role (paid for by the employer) along with two references.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

 

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Hours: Flexible time commitment averaging 3 hours per week or 6 hours per fortnight

Rate: £12.21 per hour

Area: York

 

Are you lively and energetic? 

Do you have a sense of fun and adventure?

Do you enjoy working with young people?

You could be the person that we are looking for!

 

Our 15-year-old son is cheeky, lively and knows what he likes. We are looking for an assistant to support him to socialise, develop friendships and enjoy life in our local community. This role is required because he has a learning disability (due to Autism and Down Syndrome) and is unable to verbally communicate or keep himself safe.

Some of the things that he may need support with include:

• Communication using Makaton and/or an AAC app on his iPad
• Visits to the toilet (changing soiled nappies if required) and support with toilet training.
• Support to use cutlery including cutting up food if out for a meal/snack
• Support to make appropriate choices in everyday life; e.g. selecting food
• Cleaning face/hands after eating if necessary
• Going to the park and supporting on play equipment, bike/trike rides
• Playing football or other organised group sports or afterschool activity
• Supporting him in out of school activities

For more information, please see the Job Description

 

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

 

Hours: 6 hours per week, evenings and weekends.

Rate of Pay: £13.00 per hour

Area:  York

Driver with own vehicle essential

 

We are looking for a Male Personal Assistant to support a 15-year-old male, a bright, intelligent, and confident young man with a passion for IT, online gaming, and woodworking.

He enjoys activities like playing checkers (draughts), climbing at climbing walls, and going for walks to explore cafes, have a bite to eat, or browse around town while shopping. He is also open to discovering new hobbies and interests with the right guidance and encouragement, which will be a key part of your role.

 

About the individual:

• He loves engaging conversations and thrives when he has someone open-minded and interesting to chat with.
• He would benefit from getting back into swimming, an activity he used to enjoy. This would also help address sensory challenges related to personal hygiene.
• While he knows his own mind, he is open to being encouraged and guided to expand his hobbies and interests further.
• He has experience with interviewing and would like to be involved in the recruitment process for this role.

What We Are Looking For:

• Male Personal Assistant who can be an engaging role model.
• Someone who shares enthusiasm for IT, gaming, and woodworking, and is willing to explore other activities with him.
• A patient, kind, and open-minded individual who can encourage him to step out of his comfort zone and try new things.
• Someone confident in guiding him back into swimming and supporting him with sensory challenges around personal hygiene.
• A person who is happy to accompany him to climbing walls, on walks, and to cafes or shops, and can introduce him to new, enjoyable activities.
• A driver with access to a car.

 

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

 

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.