Direct care worker Work, Jobs in Durham, Dur (with Salaries)

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker- PUR-952-132 Durham University Student (part time)
Purple —Durham
- From £20 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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1d
Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker
UKCIL —Durham
- £13.50 an hour
Bank Night Support Worker
Compass Children's Homes —Gateshead
- Up to £13.75 an hour
- Night shift
- No experience needed
- Flexible schedule
Residential Childcare Worker - Full Time
Highfield NE Ltd t/a Halcyon —Middlesbrough
- £13.91 - £15.55 an hour
- Overtime
- IT
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Relief Worker
The Riverside Group —Sunderland
- £15.40 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- IT
Care Assistant
The Riverside Group —Sunderland
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- IT
8d
Residential Childcare Worker
Purpletribe for ROC Group —Sunderland
- £28,350.00 - £29,362.50 a year
- Overtime
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Driving
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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Mental Health Support Worker
Muve Healthcare —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Communication skills
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Night time Residential Worker
Compass Children's Homes —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £26,832 - £27,976 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
Senior Care Assistant
St Cuthbert's Care —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £15.11 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing home
- Care experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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2d
Recovery Support Worker
Creative Support —Gateshead
- £12.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Annual leave
Registered Nurse
Beverley Hospital —Gateshead
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Bachelor's degree
- Patient care
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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1d
Family Time Worker - Sessional
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £29,540 - £32,061 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
5d
Fabricator- Permanent Contract
Komatsu UK —Birtley
- £33,957 a year
- Overtime
- Welding
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Female Disability Support Worker
247 Community Support —Darlington
- £12.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Care experience
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
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Studio Support Apprentice
Arcadea CIO —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £8 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Care plans
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11d
Children and Families Support Worker
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £36,363 - £39,152 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Children's Outreach Team Leader
Welcome care and support —Cramlington
- From £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Supervising experience
- Working with children
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Senior Project Support Officer
Animal and Plant Health Agency —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £42,665 - £46,765 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust —Middlesbrough
- £68,696 - £102,689 a year
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker- PUR-952-132 Durham University Student (part time)

Purple -
Durham

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Job details

Part-time
From £20 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Driving Licence
GCSE
Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Home care
Care plans
Communication skills

Full job description

About the Direct Payment Holder

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Personal Assistant to provide tailored support to a fourth-year student at Durham University, who is on the autistic spectrum (ASD). The ideal candidate will have experience working with neurodivergent young adults, particularly those on the autism spectrum (ASD), and will offer personalized guidance to foster the student’s independence.

The student is currently residing in St Aidan’s College, Durham University.

Hours and rate of pay hours Position Details:

Part-time: 5 hours per week during term time (total: 29 weeks). Hours must not exceed 144 over the academic year. Term dates for 2026/2027: o 28 Sep 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 (10 weeks) o 11 Jan 2027 - 19 March 2027 (10 weeks) o 26th April - 25 June 2025 (9 weeks) Pay: £20 per hour, plus pro-rata holiday pay. Location St Aidan’s College Durham University DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you would be doing… Key Responsibilities:

Physical assistance is not required, this person is physically able and very healthy. Meet with the student 1-on-1 at least twice a week during term time.

Monitor well-being and assist with establishing personal care routines (e.g., organizing laundry, encouraging tidiness in accommodation). No physical assistance required; the focus is on fostering independence.

Support academic development by helping the student manage tasks across multiple modules, meet deadlines, and improve group work skills. Assist with social and career development, including helping the student build friendships and develop social skills. Support student to find career opportunities as they start the final year at university. Liaise with the student’s college (St Aidan’s) and family to ensure the appropriate level of care and support is consistently maintained.

Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.

* Sponsorship is not available for this role * * No agencies please *

Required skills and experience Requirements:

Experience working with neurodivergent young adults, especially those with ASD.  Empathy, patience, and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide tailored support.

Excellent communication skills for effective coordination with the student, their college, and their family.

Enhanced DBS Certificate required. Candidates should possess an existing certificate or be willing to obtain one at their own cost.

Must be based in or near Durham City.

Preference will be given to postgraduates, researchers, or individuals with strong ties to the university community.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a student’s university experience by helping them grow both academically and socially. If you have the relevant experience and are passionate about supporting others, we’d love to hear from you! As this is an urgent position, we encourage early applications.

Pay: From £20.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Durham, Durham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Neuro divergent young adults with ASD: 1 year (required)

Location:

Durham, Durham (required)

Work Location: In person

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