Driver & Elder Care Companion – Personal Support

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

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.