Support Worker

This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Looking for a female Carerto join our team in providing personal care for an elderly lady based in Leconfield.

Split Shifts:

• Monday: 4 hours
• Alternate Saturdays & Sundays: 4 hours each day.

What we offer:

• Full training provided - no previous experience required.

About the candidate

The suitable candidate must:

• Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
• Be patient, caring and understanding.
• Have good communication skills (clear and effective communication).
• Be able to build a positive relationship with the individual to both encourage and support them.
• Be flexible to accommodate the hours of work where necessary.

DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post - Cost to be met by the local authority.

The Direct Payments Support Service is an in-house service provided by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The service promotes independent choice and inclusion, allowing our service users to employ their own care and support as needed. We support many individuals with varying abilities, assisting with advertising and recruitment for a range of roles including support workers, carers and personal assistants.

A genuine occupational requirement for a female worker exists for this post under the Equality Act 2010 due to privacy and decency.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

Support Worker