Direct Payment Worker
Direct Payment Worker
- Job description
- Supporting him to access social activities, such as going to the cinema, bowling, swimming, or visiting local cafes etc
- Helping him practice independent living skills, like road safety, handling money, and using public transport.
- Encouraging physical activity and exploring new hobbies.
- Providing minimal supervision with light snacks or meals during outings.
- You must be energetic, patient, and have a wonderful sense of humour.
- A reliable individual with excellent communication skills, ideally someone who Makaton signs.
- Flexible to accommodate the hours of work where necessary.
- Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
- Experience supporting young people with learning disabilities or Down syndrome, with a great attitude.
- Help in minimal personal care.
- Must have use of car to transport the individual to social activities.
Hours of work
6 hours per week
Days/Times
Sundays 10:30 – 4:30
About the recipient
The individual is male, 17 years old and resides in Beeford. They require a dedicated and suitable person to support them due to having Downs Syndrome who requires help to build confidence, develop independence and access the local community.
This is less about "caregiving" and more about being a positive role model, mentor, and companion. Clean driving license with access to a vehicle (business insurance will be required, costs covered).
About the role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
About the candidate
The suitable candidate must:
DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post – Cost to be met by the local authority.
PLEASE NOTE – SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS TO THIS ROLE WOULD NOT BE EMPLOYED BY EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
To apply for this vacancy please email megan.kennedy@eastriding.gov.uk