Support Assistant D588


Company:	North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Salary:	from £13.79 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Harrogate
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

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 £13.79 per hour

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

Experience in additional needs is essential for this position.

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

Please apply by CV quoting ref: D588

Nycil act on behalf of individual employers and will pass applicants directly onto them.

Experience:

Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Working with autism: 1 year (preferred)

Location:

Harrogate HG2 (required)

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