Autism Support & Community Activities Worker (4–8h/wk)

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Bridlington; À distance; GBP 5 600 - 6 900; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Direct Payment Worker to support a male 8-year-old child in Bridlington. The role is part-time (4 h/w in term time and 8 h/w in school holidays) and involves helping the child access activities and spend time in the community.

You will transport the child to social activities, encourage social interaction and provide emotional support within a 2:1 care arrangement. DBS checks will be required and cost met by the council.

Qualifications

• Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
• Be patient, caring and understanding.
• Have good communication skills (clear and effective communication).
• Be able to build a positive relationship with the individual to both encourage and support them.
• Have previous experience supporting an individual with additional needs.
• Be flexible to accommodate the hours of work where necessary.
• Must have use of own car, to transport individual to social activities.
• Be a team player and able to work effectively alongside another worker as support is 2:1.

Responsabilités

• Assisting the individual with accessing activities and spending time out in the community.
• Attending/transporting the individual to social activities
• Encouraging social interaction and inclusion and providing emotional support.

Connaissances

Motivated

Proactive

Patience and empathy

Clear communication

Team player

Experience with additional needs

Outils

Own car

Description du poste

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Direct Payment Worker to support a male 8-year-old child in Bridlington. The role is part-time (4 h/w in term time and 8 h/w in school holidays) and involves helping the child access activities and spend time in the community.

You will transport the child to social activities, encourage social interaction and provide emotional support within a 2:1 care arrangement. DBS checks will be required and cost met by the council.