Companion/Support Assistant D962

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living; Malton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living in Malton is seeking a Companion/Support Assistant to assist a 20-year-old man with Down’s Syndrome. The role focuses on enabling access to hobbies and social activities during college holidays, including weeks with flexible hours.

The ideal candidate should be age-appropriate, share similar interests, hold a full clean driving licence with access to a car, and be comfortable driving to activities. DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a full, clean driving licence and access to a car.
• DBS clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support a 20-year-old man with Down's Syndrome to access hobbies and social activities during college holidays (17 weeks per year).
• Provide age-appropriate companionship and practical assistance.
• Hours include 2 x 6 flexible hours per week over college holidays and 3 x 6 flexible hours in the 10-week summer holidays.
• On-site, part-time, permanent role with pay £13.79–£20 per hour.

Skills

Driving licence

Access to car

Job description

Companion/Support Assistant D962

• Company: North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
• Salary: £13.79 to £20 an hour
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Malton
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 21 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 20 Nov 2026

Summary

A Companion/Support Assistant is required to support a 20-year-old man with Down’s Syndrome, access his hobbies and social situations/interests during college and school holidays (17 weeks per year).

The young man likes playing pool and darts, going to the pub and the driving range and doing what most 20-year-olds like doing, he just needs a little extra support to access them. The ideal PA would be age appropriate, have similar interests. It is essential that the PA has a full, clean driving licence and access to a car.

The hours are:

2 x 6 flexible hours per week over the college holidays (including all half terms, Christmas and Easter).

3 x 6 flexible hours in the 10-week school summer holidays

Hours/Days to be arranged by mutual consent.

The rate of pay is £13.79 - £20.00 per hour (depending on experience)

A DBS is required for this position.

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