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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living; Pickering; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living in Pickering is recruiting a Personal Care & Support Assistant to join a buddy team supporting two young ladies with additional needs at their own home.

This relationship-based, person-centred role is in a warm environment with daytime and overnight shifts, on-site, permanent role. We seek fun, creative, caring, patient, proactive people who enjoy being part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support that enable the young ladies to live fulfilling, meaningful and enjoyable lives.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and choice.
• Supporting community activities and social opportunities.
• Practical day-to-day support within the home.
• Creating a safe, positive and fun environment.

Job description

Personal Care & Support Assistant D342

Company: North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living

Salary: £15 to £16.29 an hour

Hours: Part time

Location: Pickering

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 1 Sept 2026

Closing date: 20 Sept 2026

Job Description:

We are recruiting Personal Assistants/Support Workers to join a well-established, parent-led buddy team supporting two young ladies with additional needs who live together in their own home.

This is relationship-based, person-centred role in a warm environment - not rushed or task-focused care. We are looking for people who are fun, creative, forward-thinking, caring, patient, proactive and who enjoy being part of a supportive team.

The job is based in Pickering, North Yorkshire.

The rate of pay is £15.00 to £16.29 per hour (daytime), overnight shifts are £69.76- £87.20 for 8-9 hours.

The hours are part time, permanent with both daytime and overnight shifts available.

The role ; You will provide personalised support that enable the young ladies to live fulfilling, meaningful and enjoyable lives.

The support includes:

• Encouraging independence, confidence and choice
• Supporting community activities and social opportunities
• Practical day-to-day support within the home
• Creating a safe, positive and fun environment
• Working collaboratively as part of a consistent team

Working with us, we are a parent-led team, who are genuinely supportive of each team member, are flexible with hours to suit, full training and support given.

Additional Information:

Due to the personal nature of support and in accordance of the Equality Act 2010, this position is open to Female applicants only.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Experience: Additional Needs: 1 year (preferred)

Language: English (preferred)

Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred)

Location: Pickering, North Yorkshire (preferred)