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Support Assistant – Harrogate – D588

  • Harrogate, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 27, 2026
  • 1 position

£13.79 / hour

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Employment type
Internship / apprenticeship
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Apply by
Nov 22, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
22 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level

Job summary

Support a young man with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism to live independently by helping with domestic tasks, laundry, ironing, and preparing balanced meals. Accompany him on community outings and travel, including trips by train and visits to the cinema.

Job details

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. If the successful applicant is over the age of 21, there is an option of a pension scheme. Experience In Additional Needs Is Essential For This Position. Please apply by CV quoting ref: D588 Nycil act on behalf of individual employers and will pass applicants directly onto them. Apply Now Your Name (required) Your Phone Number (required) Your Email (required) Your Application Attach a CV I agree to Nycil keeping my CV on file if unsuccessful so that I can be considered for any future jobs (optional) Share This Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook

What you’ll do

Support a young man with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism to live independently by helping with domestic tasks, laundry, ironing, and preparing balanced meals. Accompany him on community outings and travel, including trips by train and visits to the cinema.

Requirements

Experience supporting people with additional needs is essential. The ideal candidate lives locally to Harrogate and shares interests in music, films, and history.

Benefits

  • Pension Scheme

Listed skills

  • Communication · Preferred
  • Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Additional Needs Support
  • Domestic Duties
  • Cooking
  • Meal Planning
  • Community Access
  • Laundry
  • Ironing
  • Bed Making
  • Travel Support
  • Communication
  • Autism Support
  • Cerebral Palsy Support
  • Epilepsy Support

Job areas

  • Social Services
  • Healthcare

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