Direct Payment Worker - Hornsea

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Hornsea; On-site; GBP 1,800 - 2,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Direct Payments Support Worker to assist a 19-year-old female who is autistic and has ADHD. The role involves taking her out into the community and supporting chosen activities, with 7 hours per fortnight on Saturdays, and potential weekday shifts during school holidays.

Applicants must own a car with business insurance, be proactive, patient, and able to work on their own. DBS/reference checks are required; mileage is paid for travel.

Qualifications

• DBS/Reference checks required (cost to be met by the local authority)
• Must have use of own car with business insurance to transport the individual to activities
• Mileage paid for travel

Responsibilities

• Take her out into the community and support with activities of her choosing
• Hours: 7 hours per fortnight on Saturdays, with potential weekday shifts during school holidays
• Flexible scheduling: two Saturdays on, two Saturdays off

Job description

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

The individual is an 19 year old female and resides in Hornsea. They require a dedicated and suitable person to support with taking her out once a fortnight. This lady is autistic and has ADHD.

They like/enjoy walks in the countryside, ice skating & cinema trips.

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Taking her out into the community and supporting with activities of her choosing.

Hours

7 hours per fortnight on a Saturday. This can be changed to weekdays during school holidays.

The days worked are flexible, 2 Saturdays can be worked in a row if needed, with the following 2 Saturdays off.

Mileage while working is to be paid.

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.
• Must have use of own car, to transport individual to social activities. Business insurance is required.

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

The Direct Payments Support Service is an in-house service provided by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The service promotes independent choice and inclusion, allowing our service users to employ their own care and support as needed. We support many individuals with varying abilities, assisting with advertising and recruitment for a range of roles including support workers, carers and personal assistants.

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.

Direct Payment Worker - Hornsea

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