Direct Payment Worker - Hessle

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

The individual is a female in her 50s who resides in Hessle.

This lady requires a dedicated and suitable person to support her with maintaining daily living activities, some domestic guidance and food planning and meal preparation. This lady has a learning disability.

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for: –

• Assisting with general domestic duties.
• Support with meal planning and preparation.
• Shopping for groceries.
• Emotional support.

Hours

8 hours per week.

8am-12 or 9am-1pm for 2 days per week.

About the candidate

The suitable candidate must: -

• Be patient, caring and understanding.
• Be punctual.
• Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
• Have good communication skills (clear and effective communication).
• Be able to build a positive relationship with the individual to both encourage and support them.
• Be flexible to accommodate the hours of work where necessary.

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 - Hessle

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