Support Assistant D588

Company: North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living

Support Assistant D588

Company: North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living Salary: £13.25 Hours: Part-time Location: Harrogate, YO2 0JJ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 14 Aug 2026 Closing date: 13 Sept 2026

A Support Assistant is required for a gentleman in his 20's who lives independently in Harrogate. The young man has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and autism, he does not require personal care but support with domestic duties, cooking balanced meals and accessing the community. He enjoys travel and going to places such as Leeds, Ripon etc by train, going to the cinema.

Domestic duties would include making his bed, laundry, ironing etc.

There are initially 16 hours per week available possibly rising to 22 hours. These hours can be taken over 2 full days or shorter shift hours over more days, to be negotiated at interview level. Some occasional evening would be required depending on activity

The rate of pay is £13.25 per hour (due to increase to £13.79)

The ideal candidate would live locally to the Harrogate area, have similar interest in music, films & history as the young man.

If the successful applicant is over the age of 21, there is an option of a pension scheme.

Experience in additional needs is essential for this position.

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