Direct Payment Worker
Direct Payment Worker
- Job description
- Encouraging the individual to engage in activities.
- Supporting the development of social and communication skills.
- Providing reassurance and support as required.
- Keeping the individual safe whilst accessing the community.
- Supporting the individual to achieve their potential and participate in meaningful activities.
- Attending and transporting the individual to activities and appointments where required.
- Encouraging social inclusion and community participation.
- Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
- Be patient, caring and understanding.
- Have good communication skills.
- Be able to build a positive and supportive relationship with the individual.
- Have experience supporting children or individuals with additional needs, or be willing to develop this knowledge.
- Be flexible to accommodate the hours of work where necessary.
- Be able to work effectively alongside another support worker.
- Have access to their own vehicle to transport the individual to activities where required.
About the recipient
The individual is a child residing in the Swanland area who requires support due to additional needs associated with autism. The individual would benefit from support to engage in activities, access the community and develop confidence and social skills.
About the role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Hours
4 hours per week during term time and 6 hours per week during school holidays.
About the candidate
The suitable candidate must:
DBS and reference checks will be required for this post. The cost will be met by the local authority.
To apply for this vacancy please email megan.kennedy@eastriding.gov.uk