Direct Payment Support Worker - Autism & Social Activities

East Riding; Driffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Direct Payment Worker to support a 7-year-old boy in Driffield during school holidays. The role involves personal care, assisting activities, and supervising safe participation in community activities.

The candidate should be patient, proactive, and able to work independently with strong communication. A car is required for transport to activities; DBS checks are required and funded by the local authority.

Qualifications

• Motivated, proactive and able to work on own initiative.
• Patience, caring and understanding.
• Good communication skills (clear and effective).
• Able to build positive relationships with the individual to encourage and support.
• Experience supporting someone with additional needs.
• Flexible to accommodate hours of work where necessary.
• Must have use of own car to transport to social activities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care.
• Assisting access to activities and time in the community.
• Transporting to social activities and events.
• Encouraging social interaction and providing emotional support.

Skills

Patient

Proactive

Clear communication

Empathetic

Car owner

Job description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Direct Payment Worker to support a 7-year-old boy in Driffield during school holidays. The role involves personal care, assisting activities, and supervising safe participation in community activities.

The candidate should be patient, proactive, and able to work independently with strong communication. A car is required for transport to activities; DBS checks are required and funded by the local authority.