Support Assistant D588

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated Support Assistant to help a gentleman in his 20s who lives independently. He has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and autism and needs support with domestic duties, cooking balanced meals and accessing the community.

There are initially 16 hours per week rising to 22, on-site in Harrogate HG2, with some evenings as needed. Pay is £13.79 per hour; pension option available if over 21; Disability Confident employer scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in additional needs is essential for this position.
• Support Work: 1 year (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist a gentleman with domestic duties, cooking balanced meals and accessing the community.
• Support with travel to activities and events as needed.

Job description

Company: North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living

A Support Assistant is required for a gentleman in his 20’s who lives independently in Harrogate. The young man has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and autism, he does not require personal care but support with domestic duties, cooking balanced meals and accessing the community. He enjoys travel and going to places such as Leeds, Ripon etc by train, going to the cinema.

Domestic duties would include making his bed, laundry, ironing etc.

There are initially 16 hours per week available possibly rising to 22 hours. These hours can be taken over 2 full days or shorter shift hours over more days, to be negotiated at interview level. Some occasional evening would be required depending on activity

The rate of pay is £13.79 per hour

The ideal candidate would live locally to the Harrogate area, have similar interest in music, films & history as the young man.

Experience in additional needs is essential for this position.

If the successful applicant is over the age of 21, there is an option of a pension scheme.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Assistant D588

Company: North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living

Salary: from £13.79 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Harrogate

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 23 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Summary

A Support Assistant is required for a gentleman in his 20’s who lives independently in Harrogate. The young man has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and autism, he does not require personal care but support with domestic duties, cooking balanced meals and accessing the community. He enjoys travel and going to places such as Leeds, Ripon etc by train, going to the cinema.

Domestic duties would include making his bed, laundry, ironing etc.

There are initially 16 hours per week available possibly rising to 22 hours. These hours can be taken over 2 full days or shorter shift hours over more days, to be negotiated at interview level. Some occasional evening would be required depending on activity

The rate of pay is £13.79 per hour

The ideal candidate would live locally to the Harrogate area, have similar interest in music, films & history as the young man.

Experience in additional needs is essential for this position.

If the successful applicant is over the age of 21, there is an option of a pension scheme.

Experience:

Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Working with autism: 1 year (preferred)

Location:

Harrogate HG2 (required)

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.

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