Direct Payment Worker

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

This role is caring for a lively 6 year old with Autism and ADHD. They thrive on routine and require a caregiver who offers a consistent and patient approach. They enjoy accessing the community and activities which interest them. They require assistance with communication and some personal care.

• 6 hours per week.

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Encouraging the recipient to engage in activities.
• Helping to improve their social skills.
• Settling and supporting the individual.
• Keeping them safe in the community.
• Helping to fulfil their potential and aspirations.
• Attending/transporting the individual to social activities and appointments.
• 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 child.
• Be patient, caring and understanding.
• Be able to build a positive relationship with the child to both encourage and support them.
• Be flexible to meet the needs of the family.
• Have knowledge of working with or supporting a child with neurodivergence/ learning disabilities.
• A positive and inclusive attitude toward SEND needs.
• Use of a vehicle (fuel supplement provided).
• Knowledge of basic speech and language techniques (training can be provided).
• Additional availability during school holidays.

DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post - Cost to be met by the local authority.

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.

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

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

Direct Payment Worker