Companion/Support Assistant – Malton – D962

Nycil; Malton; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nycil is seeking a compassionate Companion/Support Assistant to assist a 20-year-old man with Down’s Syndrome during college holidays and term breaks. You will help him access hobbies and social activities, such as pool, darts, pubs and driving range, alongside peers, ensuring activities are safe and enjoyable.

The role requires a full, clean driving licence and a DBS check. Applicants should be age-appropriate and share similar interests; hours are flexible across holidays, with weekend options

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support a 20-year-old man with Down’s Syndrome to access hobbies and social activities during college holidays and school holidays, including weekends and holidays.
• Assist with transportation to places like pool halls, pubs, driving range, and other social activities, ensuring safety and enjoyment.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

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.