Direct Payment Worker at Direct Payment reference: 1255075

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Direct Payment Worker

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

£13 per hour

childrensdp

Permanent

Part time (8 hours per week)

Flexible rota (Negotiable days)

Driffield (Some travel may be required)

Job closes on 30 September

Interviews are To be confirmed

Service area: Direct Payments

Direct Payment reference: 1255075

Job reference: ERYC005969

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Applicants are required to work as part of a 2:1 staffing team for a 5 year old boy, who is non-verbal with a diagnosis of Autism and high sensory needs.

This young person is very loveable and affectionate and is also very active. He adores swimming and other forms of waterplay. He really enjoys being outside in nature and within open spaces. He enjoys play parks and outdoor areas as it allows him to meet his sensory needs such as spinning items, swinging and spinning around. He also enjoys being out walking with his adapted pushchair.

This young person can display some challenging behaviours at times such as self harm when they become unsettled, agitated or unable to communicate their needs, this can also be directed to adults around them. He can also struggle in very busy environments and wears ear defenders at times to help him regulate. This young person also requires support with intimate personal care and assistance with food/drinks.

Applicants need to be of strong character and willing to work with some challenging behaviours and be comfortable with delivering personal care. Applicants must also be friendly, patient and energetic and able to keep up with a very active young boy. Driving is not essential though desirable. Family can provide use vehicle if necessary.

If interested, please contact the family for an informal discussion at:

***************@gmail.com

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 them understand their surroundings.
• Helping to fulfil their potential and aspirations.
• Attending/transporting the individual to activities.
• Encouraging social interaction and inclusion and providing emotional support.
• Assistance with food and drinks
• Assistance with Personal care when required.

Hours 

4 hours pw term time

8 hours pw holidays

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 special needs or willingness to learn.

Get in touch for more information.

Name Hayley Telzer Role social worker Email *************@eastriding.gov.uk

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.

Job Info:

• Company: Direct Payment reference: 1255075
• Position: Direct Payment Worker
• Work Location: Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire
• Country: GB

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