Community Support Worker — Build Confidence & Access

East Riding; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist a male client with autism in accessing community activities and developing independent living skills. The role involves accompanying to events, providing emotional support, and helping build confidence.

The position requires DBS/reference checks and offers a flexible 6-hour weekly rota. Candidates should be patient, proactive, and comfortable around animals in a family setting.

Qualifications

• Motivated, proactive, and able to work on 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 support them.
• Have previous experience caring for someone with additional needs.
• Be flexible to accommodate hours of work where necessary.
• Be comfortable with animals as the family has a dog.

Responsibilities

• Assist the individual with accessing activities and spending time in the community.
• Attend/transport the individual to social activities and appointments.
• Encourage social interaction and inclusion and provide emotional support.
• Male worker due to challenging behaviour.

Skills

Good communication

Patient

Caring

Experience with additional needs

Flexible hours

Animal-friendly

Job description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist a male client with autism in accessing community activities and developing independent living skills. The role involves accompanying to events, providing emotional support, and helping build confidence.

The position requires DBS/reference checks and offers a flexible 6-hour weekly rota. Candidates should be patient, proactive, and comfortable around animals in a family setting.