Paddington, West LondonHornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire
Permanent
Full-time
29 days ago
Direct Payment Worker Job description(Please note this is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council)About the recipientWhat do people like about me? What amazing things can I do?7-Year-old boy. My big smile and giggly personality are what everyone loves about me. I am starting to get good at holding things. I also try my best to reach out and play with my toys when they are in front of me.What do I like?I love listening to music including nursery rhymes and watching the actions to the rhymes, but I may need some extra support to enable me to learn how to do this. I love to listen to stories and sharing my favourite books. I like watching my favourite programmes (Bluey/Paddington/ Pepper Pig/Paw Patrol/Fireman Sam) and love to be sang to, this makes me happy.What do I dislike?I am sensitive to loud coughing, it can sometimes frighten me if I'm not made aware, I can jump, and it upsets me and sometimes makes me cry, but comforting me helps me to settle. I suffer with seizures, but please don't worry, they are controlled with my medication. Sometimes if I am asleep and I wake up suddenly it can happen. I become vacant and my limbs become stiff. I can be vocal and look as if I am staring into space. Talking to me and keeping me calm helps. It only lasts a short while, then I come back smiling again.What do I enjoy doing?I love to go out in my chair for walks to the beach and to the park, where I can have fun on the roundabout and the nest swing. This makes me feel happy and I laugh lots. I also like going to the Mere to feed the ducks and geese, I love watching them they are funny. I enjoy going to places that have animals, I like to watch them it's very sensory for me and I don't mind stroking small animals such as Guinee Pigs, I have done this before with Mummy and Daddy and I thought it was funny.What do I need help with?I am 7 years old and live in Hornsea with my Mummy and Daddy and my two dogs who I love dearly. Sometimes my mummy and daddy need time to relax because they do care for me a lot. I need a lot of support from an adult to keep me safe and help me move around, as I can't do this independently. I also require help with all my physical care, such as dressing me, eating and having a drink as I am unable to do this myself. I have a gastrostomy where my special milk goes, and medication to make me big and strong, but if I needed this, don't worry, as my mummy will be able to show you.Our son is a beautiful and loving boy who loves attention and simply wants to enjoy life and be involved in as many social activities as he can. Having his disability may restrict him from doing certain activities that other children can do, but he certainly lights up the room with his big smile as soon as he sees you which is the best thing anyone could ask for.About the roleThe 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.
About the candidateThe suitable candidate must:
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 special needs.
DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post - Cost to be met by the local authority.PLEASE NOTE - SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS TO THIS ROLE WOULD NOT BE EMPLOYED BY EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCILJob title Direct Payment Worker Job Reference/Advert Number ERYC006173 Application closing date 30/09/2025 Location Direct Payments Salary Blank Package Blank Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Social care, social work and youth work Attachments Blank Job description(Please note this is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council)About the recipientWhat do people like about me? What amazing things can I do?7-Year-old boy. My big smile and giggly personality are what everyone loves about me. I am starting to get good at holding things. I also try my best to reach out and play with my toys when they are in front of me.What do I like?I love listening to music including nursery rhymes and watching the actions to the rhymes, but I may need some extra support to enable me to learn how to do this. I love to listen to stories and sharing my favourite books. I like watching my favourite programmes (Bluey/Paddington/ Pepper Pig/Paw Patrol/Fireman Sam) and love to be sang to, this makes me happy.What do I dislike?I am sensitive to loud coughing, it can sometimes frighten me if I'm not made aware, I can jump, and it upsets me and sometimes makes me cry, but comforting me helps me to settle. I suffer with seizures, but please don't worry, they are controlled with my medication. Sometimes if I am asleep and I wake up suddenly it can happen. I become vacant and my limbs become stiff. I can be vocal and look as if I am staring into space. Talking to me and keeping me calm helps. It only lasts a short while, then I come back smiling again.What do I enjoy doing?I love to go out in my chair for walks to the beach and to the park, where I can have fun on the roundabout and the nest swing. This makes me feel happy and I laugh lots. I also like going to the Mere to feed the ducks and geese, I love watching them they are funny. I enjoy going to places that have animals, I like to watch them it's very sensory for me and I don't mind stroking small animals such as Guinee Pigs, I have done this before with Mummy and Daddy and I thought it was funny.What do I need help with?I am 7 years old and live in Hornsea with my Mummy and Daddy and my two dogs who I love dearly. Sometimes my mummy and daddy need time to relax because they do care for me a lot. I need a lot of support from an adult to keep me safe and help me move around, as I can't do this independently. I also require help with all my physical care, such as dressing me, eating and having a drink as I am unable to do this myself. I have a gastrostomy where my special milk goes, and medication to make me big and strong, but if I needed this, don't worry, as my mummy will be able to show you.Our son is a beautiful and loving boy who loves attention and simply wants to enjoy life and be involved in as many social activities as he can. Having his disability may restrict him from doing certain activities that other children can do, but he certainly lights up the room with his big smile as soon as he sees you which is the best thing anyone could ask for.About the roleThe 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.
About the candidateThe suitable candidate must:
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 special needs.
DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post - Cost to be met by the local authority.PLEASE NOTE - SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS TO THIS ROLE WOULD NOT BE EMPLOYED BY EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
