This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Positions Available: 2 part-time care assistants are required for a young disabled man to provide personal care at home and to access leisure activities in the local community. Role 1 is 9 hours per week for 3 weeks, and in the 4th week, the hours will increase to 13 hours including a Saturday. Role 2 is for 4 hours per week for 3 weeks, with the 4th week including a Saturday of 8 hours. PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH ROLE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
Requirements:
We seek a support worker who is honest, sensitive, and able to positively manage and respond to the needs of the young man, promoting privacy, dignity, and maintaining confidentiality at all times. The successful applicant will have an understanding nature, be supportive and patient, and possess the ability to manage situations and vulnerabilities. The candidate should be enthusiastic, resourceful, proactive, and have a good sense of humour. Excellent communication skills are essential; therefore, the candidate must be thoughtful and considerate in their communication and actions.
A confident driver with a full clean driving licence and the ability to drive a large, adapted vehicle is also essential. Experience is preferred, and the candidate must be a non-smoker. The position may suit a person with personal or work experience with individuals who have special needs, communication difficulties, or disabilities.
Two references are required from a current employer, a previous employer, or a professional person known to you personally.
Job Description for Both Roles:
The role includes personal care, hoisting, undressing, showering, dressing, and assisting with evening meals and drinks. Collecting from the day centre, taking out for a light dinner, and attending a swimming group for disabled people. Required to assist with hoisting, changing for the pool, assisting in the pool, and dressing again afterward. To assist with accessing the local community, including bowling, cinema, shopping, games, and activities at home while assisting with personal care.
Role 1: Hours of Work
Monday 17:00 - 18:30
Thursday 15:00 - 21:00
One Saturday 14:00 - 18:00
(Some flexibility is required to allow for cinema screen timings, etc.)
Additional hours may be available.
Role 2: Hours of Work
Monday 17:00 - 18:00
Thursday 19:00 – 21:00
One Saturday 14:00 - 18:00
(Some flexibility is required to allow for cinema screen timings, etc.)
Additional hours may be available.
Please state on the application form or CV which role/hours you are applying for.
DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post – Cost to be met by the local authority.
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.
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