Autism Support Worker for Social & Community Activities

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beverley; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Direct Payment Worker to support a male recipient in Beverley. The role is 8 hours term time and 14 hours in school holidays with a 2:1 staffing ratio. DBS clearance will be required.

You will encourage engagement, help improve social skills, settle and support the individual, keep them safe in the community, and attend social activities and appointments. A proactive, patient, car-owning team player is essential.

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.
• Be a team player and able to work effectively alongside another worker.
• Must have use of own car, to transport individual to social activities.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging them 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.

Skills

Motivated and proactive

Good communication skills

Build positive relationship

Experience with additional needs

Flexible hours

Team player

Own car

Job description

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Direct Payment Worker to support a male recipient in Beverley. The role is 8 hours term time and 14 hours in school holidays with a 2:1 staffing ratio. DBS clearance will be required.

You will encourage engagement, help improve social skills, settle and support the individual, keep them safe in the community, and attend social activities and appointments. A proactive, patient, car-owning team player is essential.