Direct Payment Worker

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Howden; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Direct Payment Worker to support a 15-year-old boy in Howden who has Down syndrome and autism and is non-verbal.

You will assist with personal care, meals, transport to activities, and help him engage with the community. A car owner with access to a vehicle is required; DBS checks will be carried out.

Hours are 26 per week during term time and 40 per week in school holidays, with occasional weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs is preferred.
• Excellent communication and patience are essential.
• Flexibility to cover varied shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and bathing.
• Prepare snacks and meals and assist during eating.
• Support access to community activities and social events.
• Transport the individual to activities and appointments.
• Provide emotional support and help with calming when needed.

Skills

Patience

Clear communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Car owner

Job description

This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

The individual is male, 15 years old and resides in Howden. They require a dedicated and suitable person to support them due to having Down Syndrome and Autism and is non-verbal.

They like/enjoy going out into the community. He loves music, climbing, swinging and all things Elmo.

Hours of work

26 hours per week during term time and 40 hours per week during school holidays

The individual has a primary carer who provides regular support. 1 or 2 individuals are needed who can provide support for some weekday shifts, some weekends, and provide cover during her illness and annual leave.

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting with personal care.
• Assistance with bath or shower.
• Preparation of snacks and meals. He will require some support while eating
• Assisting the individual with accessing activities and spending time out in the community.
• Attending/transporting the individual to social activities
• Encouraging social interaction and inclusion and providing emotional support.
• Help with redirection or calming if he becomes dysregulated.

About the candidate

The suitable candidate must:

• 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 (if support is 2:1)
• Must have use of own car, to transport individual to social activities

DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post - Cost to be met by the local authority.

Children and Young People, Specialist Services Direct Payments is an in-house service provided by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to support families of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to fulfil their potential and aspirations.

Whilst caring experience is always useful, you don't necessarily need to have worked in care to be a great Direct Payment Worker, the right attitude and a person-centred approach is more important.

Travel

Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required, applicants must be able to transport themselves.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

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