Support Worker for young person P/T £15.65/hr in YO30

UKCIL; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support services organization is seeking a Support Worker in York to assist a young man with personal care and artistic endeavors. Candidates should have an interest in art, good IT skills, and the ability to travel due to rural location. Flexible hours may be required, and training is provided for those new to the role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge understanding of art and design practice.
• Good level of IT skills necessary.
• Experience with adults with Cerebral Palsy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the young man in personal care tasks.
• Assist with social and leisure activities.
• Encourage independence and foster artistic practice.

Skills

Knowledge of art and design practice

Good IT skills

Interest in gaming

Experience with Cerebral Palsy

Ability to travel due to rural location

Job description

Overview

Support Worker for young person P/T @£15.65/hr in YO30. Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: c5b14882

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a small but well-established support team who supports a young man within his own home, the local community and work. We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to support an artist in his work and to foster his independence. You will have some knowledge and understanding of art and design practice and have an interest in gaming, Dr Who, current affairs and like dogs. Applicants will require a good level of IT skills and have a basic understanding of film and photography editing software. The position will require support with personal care tasks. Experience of working with adults with Cerebral Palsy and associated difficulties including medical needs, visual impairment and speech and language difficulties is preferable but not essential as training will be given. You will require your own transport to travel to and from work due to the rural location. Please note that while these are the normal hours for this position there will be a degree of flexibility required to cover shifts if they over run, support workers annual leave and sickness, or if the young man is travelling away from home on these days.

Key Responsibilities

• Services
• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

• Training
• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene

• Transportation
• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car
• Can drive a motability equipped car

• Medical
• Safe Administration of Medication
• Epilepsy Awareness

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com