Direct Payment Worker

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

Worker required to work with a 15-year-old boy with autism. They speak both Portuguese and English.

The worker would be expected to help promote this young person’s social inclusion and assist them to develop their self-confidence within the community. The young person in question is very sporty and adores sports, in particular football and being outdoors.

They are sociable but can become overwhelmed in very busy social situations, so will need support navigating this.

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

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

About the candidate

The suitable candidate must:

• Be conscientious and committed to providing support as necessary for the child.
• Be patient, caring, and understanding.
• Be able to build a positive relationship with the child 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 special 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 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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