Support Worker

The job itself

Recruiter: Recipient of Direct Payments

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Bridlington

Job Ref: 1206880

Hours of work: 13 (2 days) available

Days/Times: Monday – Friday (no weekends)

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

A lady aged 84, living in Bridlington, who has early/middle stages of Dementia requires support workers to cover 26 hours per week.

There are 2 days available (13 hours). These are part of a 26 hour package and the candidate would need to be able to cover the holidays of the other support worker.

Duties:- meal preparation, assistance and social interaction in the home, light domestic duties and cleaning, promote social activities, support to go shopping and occasional support with toileting.

Ideal candidate would be someone who is patient, caring, friendly and trustworthy. It would be an advantage if you have experience of working with Dementia. Car driver and use of own car is essential.

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

Closing date: 28^th February 2021

To apply for this vacancy please download the following application form:

Application Form (PDF file, 81.00 kb)

Or alternatively, to request an application form please contact our recruitment line on 01482 392155.

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

Sex Discrimination Act replacement wording from 1975

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