Direct Payment Worker
Direct Payment Worker
- Job description
- Be able to anticipate the individual's needs recognising subtle non-verbal cues.
- Assisting with dressing, undressing and support with toileting needs.
- Helping the individual with all aspects of communication.
- Helping the individual with lack of danger awareness.
- Helping with any mobility needs.
- Encouraging social interaction and inclusion and providing emotional support
- 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.
- Have previous experience supporting an individual with additional needs.
- Be flexible to accommodate the hours of work where necessary.
Hours of work
4 hours per week term time, 6 hours per week in the holidays
About the recipient
The individual is a non-verbal young child who enjoys children's television programme and are keen to spend time outdoors.
At home, they benefit from using a range of sensory equipment which supports their sensory needs and enjoyment.
They can find loud noises distressing and do not like wearing ear defenders. They may require support with sharing during activities and prefer to avoid messy play. They also have a strong dislike of the colour red.
About the role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
About the candidate
The suitable candidate must:
DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post – Cost to be met by the local authority.
To apply for this vacancy please email megan.kennedy@eastriding.gov.uk