Direct Payment Support Worker (Driver & Activities)

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Withernsea; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s external vacancy seeks a Direct Payment Worker to support a child in the Withernsea area. The role involves encouraging activity participation, social skills development, and ensuring safety in the community.

Travel with the child to activities and appointments, building a trusting relationship with the family. DBS clearance is required; driving licence and car essential. Not an ERYC employee.

Qualifications

• Motivated and proactive, able to work on own initiative.
• Patience, care and understanding when supporting the child.
• Ability to build positive relationships to encourage engagement.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Proactive

Independent

Patient

Caring

Flexible

Relationship-building

Special needs awareness

Education

Experience with children with special needs

Job description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s external vacancy seeks a Direct Payment Worker to support a child in the Withernsea area. The role involves encouraging activity participation, social skills development, and ensuring safety in the community.

Travel with the child to activities and appointments, building a trusting relationship with the family. DBS clearance is required; driving licence and car essential. Not an ERYC employee.