Easy read guides to Direct Payments

You can read about different kinds of Direct Payments by clicking on the words below:

Money from the council: Read the Easy Read Guide to Direct Payments
Money from NHS: Read the Easy Read Guide to Personal Health Budgets
Money from the council: Read the Easy Read Guide to Individual Service Funds
Money for education and health: Read the Easy Read Guide to Educational & Health Care Plans

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Support Worker HCC1151

Job Title: Support Worker Location: North Baddesley Hourly rate: £12 Reference: HCC1151 Hours/shifts:3-4 hours a day mornings and evenings weekdays, 2 hours a day weekends
Support Worker DP6177

Job Title: Support Worker Location: Lancing/Worthing Hourly rate: £9 per hour Reference: DP6177 Hours/shifts: Morning school run 08.50 - 09.20 & afternoon school pick up 15.10 - 15.40pm term time only, Occasional after school activities or during holidays as & when.
Banking Admin Assistant

Banking Admin Assistant 35 hours per week £19,380 p.a. Closing date for application is 10th February 2019 Interviews will be held from 11th February 2019
Support Worker DP2044

Job Title: Support Worker Location: Worthing Hourly rate: £9.50 Reference: DP2044 Hours/shifts: Variable, up to 7 hours per week.

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Audio Direct Payment resources

Audio versions of guidance, templates and step-by-step guides on managing your own budget and employing support staff.

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