Support Worker

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beverley; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist a 30-year-old Beverley resident. The role involves 9 hours per week in a home environment, focusing on maintaining independence and dignity while providing practical and emotional support.

Applicants must have use of a car and be comfortable around pets, including two dogs. DBS/reference checks are required, and the Direct Payments Support Service (in-house) will facilitate the recruitment.

Qualifications

• Must have DBS/reference checks (cost to be met by local authority).
• Previous experience caring for an individual with additional needs.
• Flexible to accommodate hours of work where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with domestic tasks (cleaning, laundry, meal prep, household organization).
• Help reduce stress within the home environment.
• Transport to medical and other appointments.
• Support with school drop-offs and collections.
• Flexible support during reduced mobility or recovery periods.
• Shopping.
• Personal care such as assistance getting out of the shower.

Skills

Motivated and proactive

Patient and caring

Good communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Team player

Experience caring for individuals with

Job description

This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Days/Times: To be discussed at interview

Rate of Pay: £14.50 employed workers / £17.00 per hour self employed workers

(Please note this is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council)

About the recipient

Female and own transport essential.

This role is to support a 30‑year‑old female living in Beverley, who is a mum of four children. She is seeking a support worker to provide a total of 9 hours per week, including cover for one another.

The purpose of this support is to help alleviate unavoidable pressures around the home, particularly during times when tasks build up due to physical limitations. The individual values her independence and likes to take care of things herself; however, due to reduced physical ability and slow movement - particularly down the left side of her body - daily tasks can take longer and sometimes become overwhelming.

There is a risk of falls, which may temporarily increase her need for support, causing household duties to fall behind and accumulate. Support workers will work with her, not take over, to ensure that tasks are completed in a way that maintains her dignity, independence, and emotional wellbeing.

The individual loves animals and has two friendly dogs in the home. Support workers must therefore be comfortable working around pets.

This role is about building a trusting, respectful relationship that promotes independence while providing practical and emotional support when needed.

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Support includes:

• Assistance with various domestic tasks (e.g. cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, general household organisation).
• Helping reduce stress within the home environment.
• Support with transport to medical and other appointments.
• Support with school drop-offs and collections.
• Flexible support that adapts during periods of reduced mobility or recovery.
• Shopping.
• Personal care such as assistance getting out of the shower.

About the candidate

The suitable candidate must:

• Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
• Be patient, caring and understanding.
• Have good communication skills (clear and effective communication).
• Be able to build a positive relationship with the individual to both encourage and support them.
• Have previous experience caring for an individual with additional needs.
• Be flexible to accommodate the hours of work where necessary.
• Be a team player and able to work effectively alongside another carer.
• Must have use of own car, to transport individual to social activities and appointments.
• Be comfortable with animals to assist with the individual’s dog.

DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post – Cost to be met by the local authority.

The Direct Payments Support Service is an in-house service provided by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The service promotes independent choice and inclusion, allowing our service users to employ their own care and support as needed. We support many individuals with varying abilities, assisting with advertising and recruitment for a range of roles including support workers, carers and personal assistants.

Genuine occupancy reason

A genuine occupational requirement for a female worker exists for this post under the Equality Act 2010 due to privacy and decency.

Travel

Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required, applicants must be able to transport themselves.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

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