Female Support Assistant D901

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living; Stokesley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service provider in Stokesley is seeking a Female Support Assistant to offer 13.5 hours per week of support to a lady with ME for her independent living. The role includes transport to appointments, light chores, and assistance with paperwork. Ideal candidates will have home care experience, a driving licence, and must possess a DBS check. Flexible hours include mornings and afternoons, with a pay rate of £13.25 per hour and 5.6 weeks of pro-rata annual leave.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a driver with a vehicle.
• 2 years of experience in home care preferred.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Transport to support groups and appointments.
• Perform light domestic chores.
• Assist with correspondence and paperwork.
• Provide promptings.
• Occasional personal care awareness support.

Skills

Patience

Understanding

Flexibility

Sense of humour

Education

Home care experience

Driving Licence

Job description

Job Summary

A Female Support Assistant is required for 13.5 hours per week to support a lady who has ME with her independent living.

Hours & Flexibility

The hours are fairly flexible and a mix of morning or afternoon shifts, although hours on Thursday afternoons are required to support the lady to her yoga therapy class, and Tuesday's once a month to attend support group.

Usual hours are from 8-8.30 am (mornings)or from 12-12.30 pm (afternoon)

Pay & Leave

The rate of pay is £13.25 per hour with 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

Responsibilities

• Taking to and from support groups/appointments
• Light domestic chores
• Assisting with correspondence/paperwork
• Prompting
• Occasional personal care awareness/ support

Requirements

• It is essential that the PA must be a driver with own vehicle, and that they are patient, understanding, flexible with a sense of humour.
• A DBS is required for this position

Qualifications

• Home care: 2 years (preferred)
• Language: English (preferred)
• Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)

Legal

Exception under the Equality Act (2010) - the post is only open to female due to the personal assistance required.