Direct Payment Worker - Howden
Direct Payment Worker - Howden
- Job description
- Support with all aspects of Personal Care
- Support with meal preparation.
- Support with household duties to maintain a comfortable, safe home.
- Taking to appointments & shopping.
- Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
- Be patient, caring and understanding.
- Be able to drive a mobility car – a valid driving licence will be essential. Insurance is covered with the vehicle.
- 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.
About the recipient
The individual is male in his 30’s and resides in Howden. He requires a dedicated worker due to him having Cerebral Palsy. He is looking for a Personal Assistant that help him to lead an independent life.
He likes are eating out, socialising with friends, gaming, he is a DJ and loves to organise karaoke nights. Your role will not include singing (unless you wanted to).
About the role
The successful candidate will be responsible for: –
Hours
16 hours per week during term time and 27 per week during school holidays.
There will be a need for some weekend and evening work. This can be discussed further at the interview stage.
Felxibility is required.
A rota will be produced to cover appointments.
About the candidate
The suitable candidate must: -
DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post – Cost to be met by the local authority.