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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living; Bedale; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living in Bedale is seeking 2-3 Day & Night Support Workers to cover 48 daytime hours and up to 39 night-time hours per week for a disabled gentleman requiring 24/7 care.

The role includes assisting with personal/health care, accessing community activities, domestic tasks, and accompanying on holidays. Driving licence is required; epilepsy and autism experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a driver with a full UK driving licence (age 25+ for insurance).
• Experience with epilepsy and autism is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 care and assistance with personal/health needs.
• Assist the gentleman to access community activities and events.
• Perform domestic tasks and support participation in outings and holidays.

Skills

Driving

Epilepsy experience

Autism experience

Community support

Job description

Day & Night Support Workers D224

Company: North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living

Location: Bedale

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 48 daytime hours and up to 39 night-time hours per week (24/7 care required for a disabled gentleman with epilepsy)

Salary: £15.00 per hour

Summary

We are looking for 2-3 Support Workers to cover for 48 daytime hours and up to 39 night-time hours per week, to support a disabled gentleman with epilepsy who requires 24/7 care.

The gentleman lives in Bedale and needs support and assistance accessing community activities such as outdoor activities, concerts, theatre etc. Duties further include personal/health care needs, domestic assistance and encouragement to take part in activities within the community. The gentleman also goes on a one-week holiday twice a year, which he requires 24/7 care. Therefore, it is essential that the successful applicants will provide support with this.

Responsibilities

The applicants must be a driver (over the age of 25 due to motor insurance requirements) have a full clean UK driving licence. Have experience with Epilepsy and Autism is essential for this position.

Experience

Epilepsy: 2 years (preferred)

Working with individuals with autism: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification

Driving Licence (preferred)

Job Details

Posting date: 25 Aug 2026

Closing date: 24 Sep 2026

Company statement

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.