Carers and Support Workers

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beverley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive role is available for a caring individual to assist a young male adult with special needs in his home. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and engaging in fun activities. Candidates with similar Christian values are preferred. Training will be provided, and a driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Support structured activities and daily routines.
• Driver with own vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal cares and meal preparation.
• Take the individual on weekly outdoor activities.

Skills

Caring Nature

Cooking

Personal Care

Job description

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

Carers support is required for a young male adult with special/complex needs and long-term medical health conditions.

The role involves working within his home setting for a family of Christian faith and values; candidates with similar faiths and values are preferred.

The position includes supporting all structured activities and daily routines, such as personal cares, meal preparation and cooking, cleaning his space, and taking him on weekly outdoor activities.

The young man has a fun and caring nature, enjoys music and dancing, and is very energetic.

A driver with own vehicle and business use is essential.

Training relevant to the role will be provided.

DBS and reference checks are required; costs will be covered by the local authority.

The Direct Payments Support Service, provided by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, promotes independent choice and inclusion, supporting individuals to employ their own care and support staff, including support workers, carers, and personal assistants.

Travel

Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required; applicants must be able to transport themselves.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

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