Support Worker

Support Worker

Job description

Job Ref:1204595

Hours of work: 7.5 hours on Monday / 7.5 hours on Wednesdays and alternate weekends for 4 hours Saturday and 4 hours Sunday.

Days/Times: To be discussed at Interview

Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour employed / £17.00 per hour self employed

Closing date: 31/12/2026 - ERYC009697

(Please note this is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council)

About the role

Duties include:

• Supporting with personal care and hygiene requirements.
• Shopping and accessing local amenities.
• Meal preparation.
• Light domestic tasks.
• Supporting access to community and daytime activities.
• Promoting independence whilst providing appropriate support.

About the candidate

The successful candidate should:

• Have effective communication skills.
• Have good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Be patient, reliable and understanding.
• Be able to use their own initiative.
• Be committed to promoting independence and person-centred support.

Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Hours

Hours and working pattern as advertised, to be discussed further at interview.

Additional Information

This is a permanent position subject to a satisfactory probationary period, references and DBS clearance.

A genuine occupational requirement for a female worker applies to this post under the Equality Act 2010 due to privacy and decency considerations associated with personal care.

DBS/reference checks will be required for this post. The cost will be met by the local authority.

Once completed, please email your application / CV to direct.payment.support.team@eastriding.gov.ukand please quote the job reference number in the subject box of the e-mail.