X Support Workers

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

Rate of Pay: £13.50 per hour is employed / £18.00 per hour if self-employed.

The individual is male, 18 years old and resides in Cottingham. They require a dedicated and suitable person to support them due to having Autism.

They like/enjoy Walking, trampoline, bowling and other activities.

They don't like going in busy public areas.

The role is 2 workers for 4 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting the individual with keeping them safe and happy, they should know the needs and ways to deal with individual's needs and disabilities.
• Preferred as one of two workers be male as they will be assisting person in public toilets when going out.
• Assisting with personal care.
• Assisting the individual with accessing activities and spending time out in the community.
• Attending/transporting the individual to social activities and appointments.
• Encouraging social interaction and inclusion and providing emotional support.

The suitable candidate must:

• 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 caring for an individual with additional needs.
• Be flexible to accommodate the hours of work where necessary.
• Be a team player and able to work effectively alongside another carer.
• Must have use of own car, to transport individual to social activities and appointments.

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.

Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required, applicants must be able to transport themselves.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

2 x Support Workers Required