Female Carer/Personal Assistant – RRINY

Disability North; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North in Harrogate is seeking a friendly, patient female Support Worker to assist a young lady with autism and learning disabilities in daily life. Based in Marton cum Grafton, the role involves enabling independent living, supporting outings and activities, and providing compassionate care in a community setting.

You will need strong communication, patience and confidence to work with a sociable person who enjoys shared activities and daily outings.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with autism.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and confident approach.
• Ability to assist with personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support a young lady to live as independently as possible.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines.
• Encourage outings and activities such as walking, cycling and swimming.
• Provide guidance and explanations to help make good choices.

Skills

Patience

Caring nature

Good communicator

Confident

Job description

Competitive pay rate

£16.63 per hour

Hours

Mon, Wed, Sun: 3.30pm – 8.30am waking nights

Location

Harrogate

Based in the village of Marton cum Grafton – easily commutable from York, Harrogate and Leeds, close to the A1.

Fun, energetic SUPPORT WORKER wanted to join our friendly team!

You will be supporting an active young lady with autism and learning disabilities to live her best life.

She lives at home where she enjoys outings, walking, cycling, and swimming, especially open water swimming. The railway museum, canals with ducks and Fountains Abbey are her favorite places. She enjoys listening to music, baking, cooking, drawing and spending time with her family.

We’re looking for someone patient, caring, and confident, with experience of supporting people with autism. You must be a good communicator to support someone who is very sociable and likes to share activities and experiences.

You will be supporting and enabling a young lady to live as independently as possible. You will need to give support with personal care, so the job is suitable for female applicants only. You will be guiding her through her day, giving advice and explanation to help her make good choices and decisions.

This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to empower someone to live a fulfilling, independent life, surrounded by people who care.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.