Direct Payment Worker - Beverley, United Kingdom - East Riding of Yorkshire Council

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We are looking for a Direct payment worker who is outgoing, energetic, and fun to support a 14-year-old boy who has a diagnosis of autism, Noonan syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes, stable pulmonary valve disorder, immune deficiency, dyspraxia, and sensory processing disorder.

He requires regular medical interventions and medical oversight.

His diabetes is monitored on an app on his phone; however, he always needs supervision as he doesn't fully comprehend the consequences of eating too much glucose and his levels can be dangerously high, this can have an impact on his heart valve.

Their interests include coaches and buses, swimming, watching, and playing football and being outside exploring open spaces. He also loves anything to go with computer games. The young person plays for a football team and the support will include him accessing weekly training sessions.


The worker should have knowledge of working with children with complex needs and should be approachable and confident in working with young people.

The worker will also need to be flexible and understand that the day's activities may be led by how the young person is feeling.

All relevant training will be offered as part of the role.

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