2 x Support Workers

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Fridaythorpe; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a care worker to support an elderly gentleman in Fridaythorpe. The role involves personal care, companionship, transport to activities, and light domestic tasks.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, patient, reliable, and able to work with another carer. Driving own car is required to accompany the client to social activities and appointments, and some DBS/reference checks are required.

Qualifications

• Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
• Be patient, caring and understanding.
• Have good communication skills (clear and effective communication).
• Be able to build a positive relationship with the individual to both encourage and support them.
• Have previous experience caring for an individual with additional needs.
• Be flexible to accommodate the hours of work where necessary.
• Be a team player and able to work effectively alongside another carer.
• Must have use of own car, to transport individual to social activities and appointments.
• Be comfortable with animals to assist with the individual's dog.

Responsibilities

• Encouragement to exercise and personal activity.
• Help with basic technology and digital tasks.
• Take the dog out for short walks as needed.
• Provide personal care and companionship.
• Possibly attend appointments with the individual.
• Offer emotional support and social engagement.
• Assist with light household tasks and meal preparation.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Driving

Independent working

Job description

This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

The individual is male 83 years old and resides in Fridaythorpe. 2 workers required

They like/enjoy: watching westerns especially John Wayne ones. Also watches other programs on tv, He likes using his iPad and contacting friends on his phone but has difficulty doing this, His past interests include sailing, sub aqua, land yachting, judo, shooting.

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Encouragement to exercise, help with basic technology, we have a friendly young dog and Gentleman would love to have assistance to take it out for short walks, Personal care, possibly attending appointments, emotional support, company, some household tasks, meal prep and support.

Hours

1 hour per morning Monday – Sunday 8am – 9am.

30 mins per lunch – Monday to Sunday between 12:00 and 13:30pm.

30 mins per tea time – Monday to Sunday – between 17:00 and 19:00pm.

1 hour per PM – Monday to Sunday 9.30pm – 10.30pm

2 hours per week domestics.

About the candidate

The suitable candidate must:

• Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
• Be patient, caring and understanding.
• Have good communication skills (clear and effective communication).
• Be able to build a positive relationship with the individual to both encourage and support them.
• Have previous experience caring for an individual with additional needs.
• Be flexible to accommodate the hours of work where necessary.
• Be a team player and able to work effectively alongside another carer.
• Must have use of own car, to transport individual to social activities and appointments.
• Be comfortable with animals to assist with the individual's dog.

DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post – Cost to be met by the local authority.

The Direct Payments Support Service is an in-house service provided by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The service promotes independent choice and inclusion, allowing our service users to employ their own care and support as needed. We support many individuals with varying abilities, assisting with advertising and recruitment for a range of roles including support workers, carers and personal assistants.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

2 x Support Workers

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