Autism Support Worker - Community Activities & Transport

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Swanland; Remote; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Direct Payment Worker to support a child with autism in the Swanland area. You will encourage participation in activities, help develop social skills, provide reassurance, and ensure safety during community access.

The role involves transporting the child to activities and appointments, fostering social inclusion, and working flexibly to fit term-time and school holidays hours. DBS checks are required at the local authority's expense.

Qualifikationen

• Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
• Be patient, caring and understanding.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be able to build a positive and supportive relationship with the individual.
• Have experience supporting children or individuals with additional needs, or be willing to develop this knowledge.

Aufgaben

• Encouraging the individual to engage in activities.
• Supporting the development of social and communication skills.
• Providing reassurance and support as required.
• Keeping the individual safe whilst accessing the community.
• Supporting the individual to achieve their potential and participate in meaningful activities.
• Attending and transporting the individual to activities and appointments where required.
• Encouraging social inclusion and community participation.

Jobbeschreibung

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Direct Payment Worker to support a child with autism in the Swanland area. You will encourage participation in activities, help develop social skills, provide reassurance, and ensure safety during community access.

The role involves transporting the child to activities and appointments, fostering social inclusion, and working flexibly to fit term-time and school holidays hours. DBS checks are required at the local authority's expense.