Support Worker

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Goole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking dedicated carers to provide essential support to individuals with additional needs. This rewarding role involves meal preparation, personal care, and medication assistance for a vibrant individual who values her independence. The ideal candidates will be patient, proactive, and possess excellent communication skills to foster positive relationships. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in someone's life while working in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Experience caring for individuals with additional needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and personal care support.
• Provide medication assistance and domestic tasks.

Skills

Patient and caring attitude

Good communication skills

Flexibility with working hours

Experience with additional needs

Ability to build positive relationships

Job description

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

We are looking for 2 to 3 carers to provide care and support and to ensure we have sufficient cover. The shifts are 12 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, following this schedule: 9am – 9.30am for morning calls and around 5pm for teatime calls.

About the recipient

The individual is a 51-year-old female residing in Goole. She requires a dedicated and suitable person to support her due to having osteoarthritis, which causes pain throughout her body and limits her movement. She also has:

• Chronic asthma
• COPD
• Dysphagia (food must be cut into thin pieces to prevent choking)
• Diabetes

She enjoys talking to friends, watching films, and values having choices in bedding, food, and drinks. She prefers her doors to remain open due to past trauma.

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Meal preparation and some domestic tasks
• Assisting with medication
• Personal care support

Female workers only due to personal care requirements.

About the candidate

The lady is very outgoing and loves talking with her friends and daughter. She is bed-bound due to her disability and experiences significant pain and mental health challenges. She values her independence in decisions regarding bedding and food. Care must be gentle and explained to her, especially during painful episodes.

The suitable candidate must:

• Be motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
• Be patient, caring, and understanding
• Have good communication skills (clear and effective)
• Build positive relationships to encourage and support her
• Have previous experience caring for individuals with additional needs
• Be flexible with working hours
• Be a team player, able to work effectively alongside another carer
• Be comfortable with animals, as there are two indoor cats in the household

DBS and reference checks are required for this position, with costs covered by the local authority.

The Direct Payments Support Service, provided by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, promotes independent choice and inclusion. The service helps individuals employ their own care and support workers, including support roles like carers and personal assistants.

Genuine occupational requirement

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

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

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