Reporting to: Direct Payment Employer
Location: Heworth, York
Hours of work: 2.5 hours per week but can be a fortnightly 5-hour shift.
Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour
Job purpose:
To support with a variety of practical tasks, provide reassurance and help build confidence. Support to attend activities and leisure interests.
About the employer:
I am a lady in my early 50’s but young at heart. I have an interest in health and fitness. Particularly walking, gym, swimming, and cycling. I enjoy cooking and like to prepare fresh and healthy food. I enjoy a variety of activities that include visiting Historical places and nature reserves, under the National Trust and engage in Mindfulness activities and courses regularly.
I enjoy visiting places such as the clothes exchange in Leeds.
About the role:
It is important to me that the role is approached from an adaptable and flexible viewpoint. Some days I may require more support than others.
The role is very much about doing things together. I do not require a carer or someone to do things for me.
About You
You will be calm and encouraging with the ability to read situations where I may be feeling overwhelmed.
You will be able to break down tasks into small simple instructions.
You will have an understanding on how autism affects girls/women or a willingness to learn.
You will have good communication skills.
Ideally you will be someone with an interest in health and fitness, possibly enjoy cycling, horse riding and other outdoor activities.
Please read my Job Description before applying.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.