Personal Support Assistant D372316

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living is seeking a friendly, reliable Personal Support Assistant to support two young men with Alström syndrome who are blind and hearing impaired. This on-site, part-time role in Scarborough offers flexible hours and opportunities to accompany them to bowls tournaments and football matches.

Personal care is not required; the emphasis is companionship and enabling an active, independent lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy and a caring nature are essential.
• Willingness to support two individuals with complex needs and bregar different abilities.
• Genuine interest in helping them live an active and independent life.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and encouragement to help the individuals stay active.
• Assist with day-to-day activities and practical support as needed.
• Support attendance at bowls tournaments and football matches when possible.

Job description

Personal Support Assistant D372316

Company: North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living

Salary: from £16.29 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Scarborough

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Summary

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic part-time personal support assistant to support two young men with Alström syndrome. And both blind and hearing impaired.

They are active and sociable people who enjoys keeping busy.They regularly plays indoor and outdoor bowls, including travelling to away tournaments, and are keen football fans . They enjoy attending local matches and travelling to support their football teams

lifestyle, including going for regular walks and taking part in activities they enjoy . They also enjoys playing cards, socialising and having the occasional pint.

Personal care is not required. This is primarily a role providing companionship, encouragement and practical support to help him enjoy an active and independent lifestyle.

The hours are part-time and flexible, which would suit someone looking for a role that can fit around other commitments. There may also be opportunities to accompany them on trips to bowls tournaments and football matches.

We are looking for someone who is patient, caring, reliable and sociable, with a good sense of humour and a genuine interest in helping them get the most out of life.

Please note: Nycil is not the employer, we act on behalf of the individual employer, and will forward all suitable applicants onto themThe role will involve supporting them to keep fit, eat healthily and maintain an active

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