Disability Action Yorkshire
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Personal Assistant – Supporting Young Disabled People to Live Independently
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Location: Harrogate
Salary: £13.03 per hour
Vacancy Type: Flexible hours
Are you friendly, reliable, and passionate about helping young disabled people build confidence, independence, and choice in everyday life? We are looking for a thoughtful and practical Personal Assistant to provide support with daily living activities, social opportunities, and household routines.
About The Role
This is a rewarding role supporting younger disabled people to live more independently and take part in the activities that matter to them. You will offer practical, respectful, and person-centred support in daily life, helping each person develop skills, make choices, and access their local community.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting with cooking, meal planning, and preparing simple, healthy meals.
- Helping with shopping, budgeting, and organising everyday essentials.
- Assisting with household management, domestic chores, cleaning, laundry, and keeping living spaces safe and comfortable.
- Encouraging independence by supporting people to learn and practise daily living skills at their own pace.
- Supporting access to social, leisure, and community activities, such as clubs, appointments, cafés, local groups, or days out.
- Providing friendly companionship, encouragement, and practical support while respecting each person’s choices, privacy, and dignity.
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Please note: This role does not involve personal care.
About You
You do not need to have formal care experience to be a great fit. What matters most is that you are patient, dependable, positive, and able to support people in a way that promotes independence rather than taking over.
- A warm, respectful, and encouraging approach.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Reliability, honesty, and good timekeeping.
- Confidence supporting people in the home and community.
- A practical, organised approach to everyday tasks.
- Willingness to follow guidance and work in a person-centred way.
- An understanding of the importance of independence, choice, and dignity.
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Hours and flexibility
Flexible working hours are available and can be discussed to suit both the needs of the people being supported and the availability of the successful applicant. This may include daytime, evening, or weekend support depending on agreed arrangements.
Why this role matters
As a Personal Assistant, you will play an important part in helping young disabled people feel more confident, connected, and in control of their everyday lives. Your support can make a real difference by opening up opportunities, reducing barriers, and enabling people to do more of the things they enjoy.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Disability Action Yorkshire, please do not hesitate to apply.
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