Direct Payment Worker

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., This role is caring for a lively 6 year old with Autism and ADHD. They thrive on routine and require a caregiver who offers a consistent and patient approach. They enjoy accessing the community and activities which interest them. They require assistance with communication and some personal care.
Weekend Childcare/Carer:
• 6 hours per week.
• Flexible shifts (weekends & holidays).
• Central Pocklington location.
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.
  
  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 neurodivergence/ learning disabilities.
• A positive and inclusive attitude toward SEND needs.
Desirable:
• Use of a vehicle (fuel supplement provided).
• Knowledge of basic speech and language techniques (training can be provided).
• Additional availability during school holidays.