Female Personal Assistant - ETYOR

Disability North; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A support organization is seeking a female carer in York and North Yorkshire to assist a young lady with learning and physical disabilities. The role involves ensuring safety and well-being, participating in various activities such as swimming, cycling, and arts. No previous experience necessary as training will be provided. Candidates must be non-smokers with a clean driving license and undergo references and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary; training provided.
• Must be a non-smoker with a clean driving licence.
• Must pass references and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support the lady in her home and during various activities.
• Participate in activities like swimming, horse riding, and storytelling.

Job description

Overview

Female carer to join a small team supporting a young lady with learning and physical disabilities. The role is to support the lady and keep her safe, working alongside colleagues, in her home and on a variety of activities that she participates in during the week, including swimming, horse riding, cycling, going for walks, participating in activity groups including art and music, etc. Playing games and reading stories.

About the person and environment

I am a 40-year-old female who lives at home with mum and dad and our cat Brian. I enjoy a wide variety of activities as listed above and love watching DVDs (Disney, Postman Pat, Moomins etc), listening to stories and playing games. I use a wheelchair for getting around, but I can walk short distances if supported, and sometimes get around the house on my bottom. I like going out and about and seeing interesting things.

Responsibilities

• Support the lady in her home and during a range of activities to ensure safety and well‑being.
• Participate in activities such as swimming, horse riding, cycling, walks, art and music groups, games and storytelling.

Requirements and expectations

• No previous experience necessary as training will be given on the job.
• Must be a non-smoker with a clean driving licence.
• This post is subject to references and satisfactory DBS checks.
• There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/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.