Companion & Personal Assistant - Driver, Flexible Coverage

Disability North; Holgate (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Holgate, York, is seeking a cheerful, reliable companion to provide holiday and sickness cover for a client with an acquired brain injury. The role focuses on companionship, community access, organisation, and light errands, with no personal care required.

Hours are minimum 60 per year with some weekly shifts, rate £13.50 per hour, and applicants must have a driving licence and own vehicle. The position is female-only due to an occupational requirement.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving licence and access to a personal vehicle.
• Must not smoke.
• Female candidate required due to occupational requirement.
• Willingness to follow vegan lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Companionship and social support to access the community.
• Organisation and light administrative tasks.
• Food shopping and errands.
• Visits to the pharmacy.
• Batch cooking and baking.
• Accompaniment and note taking at medical appointments
• Help to change the bed and keep a tidy home
• Help with personal admin

Skills

Driver's license & vehicle

No smoking

Female candidate required

Vegan lifestyle openness

Job description

Disability North in Holgate, York, is seeking a cheerful, reliable companion to provide holiday and sickness cover for a client with an acquired brain injury. The role focuses on companionship, community access, organisation, and light errands, with no personal care required.

Hours are minimum 60 per year with some weekly shifts, rate £13.50 per hour, and applicants must have a driving licence and own vehicle. The position is female-only due to an occupational requirement.