Male Support Worker/Buddy – Dyncl

Disability North; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a kind, patient support worker in Newcastle Upon Tyne to assist Yazan with daily activities, social groups, and hobbies like music and woodworking. The role requires fluency in Arabic or Russian, and a full UK driving licence to facilitate transport to appointments and activities.

The position involves accompanying Yazan to local groups, supporting daily routines, and providing some personal care as needed.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic or Russian.
• Kind and caring nature.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Accompanying Yazan to local groups and support with communications and activities.
• Providing support with daily tasks and routines.
• Encouraging and facilitating Yazan's hobbies, particularly music and woodworking.
• Driving Yazan to appointments and social activities (a full UK driving licence is required).
• Some personal care.

Skills

Arabic fluency

Russian fluency

Kind and caring

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Hours: 18 hours per week

Hourly rate: £14.60 per hour

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Full UK Driving Licence Essential

We are seeking a kind, caring, and patient support worker to assist Yazan, who has a passion for music and woodworking. The ideal candidate will be a fluent speaker of Arabic or Russian and will be able to provide support in a way that fosters Yazan's interests and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accompanying Yazan to a local groups and support with communications and activities.
• Providing support with daily tasks and routines.
• Encouraging and facilitating Yazan's hobbies, particularly music and woodworking.
• Driving Yazan to appointments and social activities (a full UK driving licence is required).
• Some personal care.

Requirements:

• Fluency in Arabic or Russian.
• Kind and caring nature.
• A full UK driving licence.

Job Description

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

If you are passionate about helping others and have the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 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.