Direct Payment Worker

This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

I am a 13-year-old young lady with a great sense of humour. My family are looking to recruit a support worker to help me with my independence when accessing the community.

I love to take part in activities such as swimming, dancing and having fun!

I absolutely adore animals, especially rabbits, dogs and guinea pigs. I really like to hold small animals and take care of them.

I have two cats at home.

I also really like to go horse riding.

I enjoy music and singing even though sometimes I am not confident and need encouragement.

When I am at home enjoy baking or I like to watch you tube and play on Roblox!

I struggle with social anxiety and can find some environments over whelming; I need a lot of encouragement to try new things like activities or making friends.

My moods can switch quite quickly if I get anxious, sometimes if I am hungry, I can get quite fatigued, so I need support making sure I have energy and to help keep me calm and reassured.

I might need some help after swimming with passing me things to support with dressing and just to check I am safe and don't fall on a slippy floor.

I can be quite wobbly so I need someone to help me get around, that could be just letting me hold your arm or encouraging me to use my crutches or wheelchair.

I don't like to feel rushed, so help me plan my time so we have lots of time before we go out and time when we get home to wind down.

If I feel worried or anxious sometimes, I can get angry, so I need help calming down.

I can be very shy and reserved in new places or with new people so it's great if you can help me by introducing me to people and giving me some ideas of what to do.

I need a nice friendly, energetic support worker who likes the things I like and who can be a friend to me and help me engage in the community. I need constant supervision when we are out and about, as I don't have adequate danger awareness and balance isn't great.

I would like my support worker to help me gain confidence and reassure me when meeting new people getting involved in groups and taking part in activities. I would like to try some new things if you wanted to come with me, like yoga, dance and singing!

I love to have a laugh, listen to music (anything Disney, K-pop or Taylor Swift!), and have fun.

I like to spend time with friends and am very loyal. I enjoy spending time with my family and peers.

I have a dislike to noisy busy spaces as this can make me feel overwhelmed, tasks that I think are too difficult for me can make me anxious, meaning sometimes I won't try.

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Encouraging the recipient to engage in activities.
• Helping to improve their social skills.
• Keeping them safe in the community.
• Helping to fulfil their potential and aspirations.
• Attending/transporting the individual to social activities.
• Encouraging social interaction and inclusion and providing emotional support.

About the candidate

The suitable candidate must:

• Be conscientious and committed to providing support as necessary for the young person.
• Be patient, caring and understanding.
• Be able to build a positive relationship, to encourage and support them.
• Be flexible to meet the needs of the family.
• Have knowledge of working with or supporting a young person with special needs.

Children and Young People, Specialist Services Direct Payments is an in-house service provided by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to support families of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to fulfil their potential and aspirations.

Whilst caring experience is always useful, you don't necessarily need to have worked in care to be a great Direct Payment Worker, the right attitude and a person-centred approach is more important.

Travel

Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required, applicants must be able to transport themselves.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

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