Support Worker

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Skipsea; Remote; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 20-year-old man with autism and learning disabilities. The role is community and home-based, with activities and outings, requiring a male worker and a driver. Mileage is paid.

There are up to 18 hours per week available, with flexible days/evenings/overnights and cover. DBS clearance and references are required at cost to the local authority.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/adults with additional needs.
• DBS/Reference checks required; cost to be met by the local authority.
• Male worker preferred due to privacy and decency.
• Must be a car driver; mileage will be paid.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and companionship in the community and at home.
• Support the young man with activities (gym, swimming, bingo, arcsades, days out).
• Shadow existing staff and integrate into the team.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Car driver

Patience and empathy

Job description

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

A Personal Assistant is required for a 20-year-old young man with autism and associated learning disabilities.

We are seeking a male worker to provide support and companionship in the community and at home. He enjoys activities such as; using the gym, swimming, bingo, arcades, days out etc.

A Male PA is preferred due to some basic personal care needs and must be a car driver. Mileage will be paid.

The young man is non-verbal but communicates with eye contact, facial expressions, and some basic vocalising and sign.

He has a sunny disposition and enjoys the company of adults.

The ideal candidate will have a positive and outgoing nature, balanced with patience, empathy, and a calm approach.

There are up to 18 hours per week available plus regular monthly holiday and sickness cover (working hours can be flexible to suit all. Days / evenings / overnights / 1 regular shift plus cover).

You will be joining 2 other males that support this young man and will shadow them until you are settled.

We are looking for a someone who has experience working with children/adults with additional needs.

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 male 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