Direct Payment Support Worker for a Child with SEN

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Direct Payment Worker to support a child with special educational needs. The role focuses on encouraging activity participation and social inclusion while ensuring safety in the community.

The successful candidate will help foster emotional support, assist with transport to events and appointments, and promote the child’s potential in everyday settings. DBS checks apply, with cost borne by the local authority.

Qualifications

• Be conscientious and committed to providing support as necessary for the child.
• Be patient, caring and understanding.
• Be able to build a positive relationship with the child to both encourage and support them.
• Be flexible to meet the needs of the family.
• Have knowledge of working with or supporting a child with special needs.

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

Conscientious

Patient

Relationship building

Flexible

Knowledge of special needs

Job description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Direct Payment Worker to support a child with special educational needs. The role focuses on encouraging activity participation and social inclusion while ensuring safety in the community.

The successful candidate will help foster emotional support, assist with transport to events and appointments, and promote the child’s potential in everyday settings. DBS checks apply, with cost borne by the local authority.