Support Worker

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Hessle; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded

Direct payments support service

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a compassionate personal assistant to support a lady in her home and community. The role covers seven days to help with meal preparation and general household chores, enabling her to manage parenting responsibilities and enjoy daily life.

Applicants should be patient, adaptable, and comfortable around children. A driving licence is preferred for community activities. DBS checks will be required, with costs covered by the local authority.

Qualifications

• Experience with daily living tasks is required.
• Must be patient, adaptable and understanding of fluctuating health.
• Driver's licence is preferred for activities outside the home.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance with meals and general household tasks.
• Support across 7 days as needed to enable independent living.
• Assist with community activities and transport where required.

Skills

Daily living tasks

Patience

Adaptability

Understanding health fluctuations

Driving licence (preferred)

Job description

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 across 7 days for meal preparation, and general household chores, so she can live a more fulfilled life and better able to fulfill her 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 understand when she is more or less able to engage.

If you are someone who genuinely cares about making a difference and providing meaningful support in making this families lives better, this lady would love to hear from you.

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.

Support Worker