Support Worker

East Riding; Hessle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS/Reference checks

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a compassionate personal assistant to support a lady in Hessle for 2.5 hours a week. Duties include meal preparation, light household tasks, and enabling her to participate in activities in the home and community.

You should have experience with daily living tasks, be patient, adaptable, and respectful of fluctuating health and parenting needs. Driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with daily living tasks.
• Patient and adaptable to fluctuating health and parenting needs.
• Driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation.
• General household chores.
• Support with activities in home and community.

Skills

Daily living tasks experience

Patience

Adaptability

Driving licence (preferred)

Job description

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

Hours of work: 2.5 hours per week and available to provide cover for 2 nd PA

Days/Times: TBD

Rate of Pay: £13.50 employed / £18.00 per hour self employed

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

Lady in her late 30s looking for a compassionate and reliable personal assistant to support her for 2.5 hours per week days. Duties will including meal preparation, and general household chores, for a more fulfilled life and better able to fulfill parenting responsibilities, both in the home and out in the community.

Must have experience with daily living tasks, be patient, adaptable, and understanding of fluctuating physical and mental health. Must be comfortable and adaptable around children and ideally have a driving licence for getting out into the community and for other activities.

Lady lives with various physical and mental health conditions including a diagnosis of CFS, ADHD, EUPD, and her needs can change from day to day. Looking for someone kind and supportive who will take the time to get to know her, help her feel comfortable, and be understanding.

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

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.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

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