Direct Payment Worker

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Hessle; On-site; GBP 6,447,000 - 8,596,000; Part time

Job summary

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support an autistic male adult with ADHD living in Hessle. The role focuses on enabling community access, accompanying to activities, and providing emotional support, with light domestic tasks.

Hours are 10 per week with some weekend work; a car driver is preferred and DBS/reference checks will be required. Mileage is to be paid separately.

Qualifications

• Be motivated and proactive.
• Be patient and caring.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be flexible to accommodate hours.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the individual with accessing activities and spending time out in the community.
• Attending/transporting the individual to social activities and appointments.
• Encouraging social interaction and inclusion and providing emotional support.
• Light domestic support.

Skills

Motivated

Proactive

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

The individual is an autistic male with ADHD, in his 30's and resides in Hessle. He requires a dedicated worker to support and encourage him. He is looking for a Personal Assistant that help him to access and engage in the community. He likes are music, going to football matches and going to pub quizzes. About the role The successful candidate will be responsible for: -

• Assisting the individual with accessing activities and spending time out in the community.
• Attending/transporting the individual to social activities and appointments.
• Encouraging social interaction and inclusion and providing emotional support.
• Light domestic support.

Hours 10 hours per week. Days and times are to be confirmed, some weekend and some weekdays will be required. Flexibility is required., A car driver would be preferred. Business insurance is required & mileage is to be paid separately. DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post - Cost to be met by the local authority.

Job title Direct Payment Worker - Hessle

Job Reference/Advert Number ERYC009330

Application closing date 02/10/2026

Location Direct Payments

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Job description The individual is an autistic male with ADHD, in his 30's and resides in Hessle. He requires a dedicated worker to support and encourage him. He is looking for a Personal Assistant that help him to access and engage in the community. He likes are music, going to football matches and going to pub quizzes. About the role The successful candidate will be responsible for: -

• Assisting the individual with accessing activities and spending time out in the community.
• Attending/transporting the individual to social activities and appointments.
• Encouraging social interaction and inclusion and providing emotional support.
• Light domestic support.

Hours 10 hours per week. Days and times are to be confirmed, some weekend and some weekdays will be required. Flexibility is required., A car driver would be preferred. Business insurance is required & mileage is to be paid separately. DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post - Cost to be met by the local authority.

A car driver would be preferred. Business insurance is required & mileage is to be paid separately. DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post - Cost to be met by the local authority.

• 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.
• Be flexible to accommodate the hours of work where necessary.
• Have working experience or knowledge of autism and ADHD., Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
• 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.
• Be flexible to accommodate the hours of work where necessary.
• Have working experience or knowledge of autism and ADHD.