Support Worker

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Driffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a compassionate Direct Payments Support Service worker to provide respite companionship for a 63-year-old man living in Driffield. The role includes helping him stay socially engaged, and supporting basic daily routines.

You may assist with meals, personal care, medication administration, and safe transport around East Riding. DBS clearance and references will be required; flexibility and a driver with own vehicle are valued for this community-linked

Qualifications

• Patience, caring and understanding to needs.
• Reliable, honest and trustworthy.
• Flexible in terms of hours where needed.
• Driver with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and respite care.
• Assist with meals or snacks during mealtimes.
• Support personal care and assistance with toilet needs.
• Administer medications at prescribed times as needed.
• Keep the client safe and well during visits.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Flexible hours

Driver

Job description

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

63 year oldmale in Driffield, who has an incurable braintumor. Since his diagnosis and treatment to prolong hislifehe hasdevelopedright side weakness and aphasia.

Hismain interests are sports, which include football,cricketand rugby. He is abigLeeds United fan as we originate from Leeds.

He also likes to listen to music, he has quite an eclectic taste but particularly likes David Bowie, Oasis, Jam, Eagles, Earth Wind and Fire, Michael Jackson.

He likes nothing more than a drive to Hornsea for his favorite fish and chips.

About the role

The main support werequireis for respite carein the form ofcompanionship. He has spent the past 10 months either at home or inhospitalsohas had little social interactions.Ideallywe are looking for someone with an outgoing and strong personality to help him come out of his shell.

As some of this respite care could be around mealtimes then preparing a snack or meal for him would be expected. This time will also involve personal care and assisting him with going to the toilet, although he currently manages this himself. He also takes numerous medications throughout the day, so the PA would need experience in giving medication at the correct times.

The role is togenerallykeephimcompany and ensure he is safe.

Hours

We are flexible ondaysand timesas the right person to behiscompanion is more important.

We envisage that the10 hours would be broken down into 3 blocks of 2x3 and 1x4 hour sessionseach week, however there may be occasions when the 10 hours could be used in larger blocks of 8-10 hours in one week.

We are happy to also be flexibletothe working and home life pattern of his PA.

About the candidate

The suitable candidate must:

• Be Patient, caring and understanding to his needs.
• Respects privacy.
• Reliable, honest and trustworthy.
• Flexible in terms of hours where needed.
• Previous experience working with vulnerable adults.
• Adaptable to the potential growing needs of someone with this type of life limiting illness.
• Driver with access to a vehicle.

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.

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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