Direct Payment Worker

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

A 16-year-old boy residing in Withernsea is looking for a worker to support him in accessing activities in the community. The young person loves being outdoors, going on adventures, and rock climbing.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Encouraging the recipient to engage in activities.
• Helping to improve their social skills.
• Keeping them safe in the community.
• Attending/transporting the individual to social activities and appointments.
• Encouraging social interaction and inclusion and providing emotional support.

This role is for 8 hours per week.

The suitable candidate must:

• Be patient, caring, and understanding.
• Be able to build a positive relationship with the young person 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 additional needs.

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 fulfill their potential and aspirations.

While 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-centered approach are 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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