Direct Payment Worker - Withernsea

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Withernsea; Hybrid; GBP 4,700 - 6,200; Part time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Direct Payments Support Worker to assist a male client in Withernsea. The role involves enabling access to community activities, providing companionship, and offering emotional support.

Hours are 10 per week, with day and times to be confirmed at interview; some weekday and weekend support will be required. The candidate must have their own car with business insurance.

Qualifications

• Be patient, caring and understanding.
• Have good communications skills.
• Be able to build a positive relationship with him to both encourage and support him.
• Have previous experience caring for an individual with additional needs.
• Must have use of own car to transport him to social activities and appointments. Business insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support and assistance in accessing activities and spending time out in the community.
• Transport to social activities and appointments; mileage to be paid separately?
• Encourage interaction and provide emotional support.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Relationship building

Car ownership with business insurance

Own transport

Job description

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

The individual is male 31years old and resides in Withernsea. They require a dedicated and suitable person to support them due to having a PDA profile of Autism.

He needs one clear instruction at a time. He can get overwhelmed with bright lights and loud noises.

His likes are:

• A good debate, particularly on the subject of politics and current affairs.
• Playing Pool and Mini Golf.
• Seagulls and Pigeons.

He does not like:

• Public transport.
• People letting him down and routines changing.

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Support and assistance in accessing activities and spending time out in the community.
• He needs to be transported to social activities and appointments. Mileage to be paid separately.
• He needs encouragement to interact socially and needs emotional support.

Hours

10 hour per week. Day and times to be confirmed at interview.

Some weekday and weekend support will be required.

About the candidate

The suitable candidate must:

• Be patient, caring and understanding.
• Have good communications skills.
• Be able to build a positive relationship with him to both encourage and support him.
• Have previous experience caring for an individual with additional needs.
• Must have use of own car to transport him to social activities and appointments. Business insurance I required.

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 - Withernsea