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Support Worker
Job Posted: 11 minutes ago
Salary: £ 12.21 - 13 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Dorset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Interaction Health and Social Care are looking for support workers to work in Childrens services in Dorset.
you must havr experinece in working with Children, have an enhanced Dbs.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
• Working under the direction of the Residential Care Manager to actively contribute to the provision of quality care, within which the health, welfare, education, and development of young peoples is promoted. To work in collaboration with the team to ensure that the home meets all regulatory and statutory requirements.
• To embrace the homes’ therapeutic ethos in line with the community of communities’ standards and guidelines and the Home’s Statement of purpose
• To actively contribute to the delivery of a nurturing, homely, safe, accepting and caring therapeutic environment in which children and young people can learn their self-esteem and confidence.
• Work proactively with the team within daily routine and agreed structures of the house, to include for example day to day parenting responsibilities, undertaking daily household responsibilities such as domestic task (cleaning, washing, ironing etc.), cooking, shopping, taking young people to appointment/ meetings, planning the day and participation in activities (including physical activities such as sport) with the young people. Support in the school environment, in lessons with the young people and with homework etc.
• To work in collaboration with the team to ensure an appropriate programme of activities are in place and work with the young people’s care plan to effectively fulfil the responsibilities of parenting the young people. Support and facilitate contact with the family members where appropriate.
• To work collectively with the team members in using effective care practice, de-escalating and diversionary strategies and recognise techniques to manage behaviour. Consistently act in accordance with the company’s Behaviour Management policy and ensure appropriate recording takes place.
• To effectively safeguard children by being familiar with identifying abuse, reporting all elements of abuse, and complying with any prescribed actions or process relating to safeguarding investigations.
• To follow and act in accordance with all relevant aspects of legislation, regulation, and the company’s Policies and Procedures. Ensure an understanding of how such issues are interpreted and followed in practice, keeping up to date with the changes as they occur.
• Undertake and ensure all electronic and paper recording system are completed on a daily basis whilst on shift in line with the company’s recording protocols. Participate in handovers, team meetings etc.
• Work in a non-discriminatory manner supporting the differing cultural, racial, and religious needs of the young people. Work constructively with colleagues and young people to enhance the positive values of working with different, challenging attitudes and practices, which are inappropriate or unacceptable within the ethos of the house.
• To fully abide by and follow the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective working practices for the staff, young people and people visiting the house.
• Take responsibility for a designated area of work, or practice development as directed by the Team Manager.
• In conjunction with the Home Manager and team develop a positive public profile of the service ensuring good communication, relationships and that staff represent the service in a professional way. To ensure that the home exemplifies the highest quality of care to young people by actively promoting continual improvement.
• To be familiar with the background, therapeutic care plan and daily progress of all young people in the home and to help implement their individual care plans.
• To play an active role in the lives of all young people and to fulfil their emotional needs: to feel seen, heard, safe, respected, valued, supported, empathised with, and cared for.
• To be aware of the need to maintain a protective environment for the young people who have suffered abuse from adults and to develop ways in which they are able to trust adults.
• To be able to acknowledge the abuse the young people have suffered and to be able to see the young person beyond their presenting behaviour.
• To promote young people’s rights, individuality, and choice.
• To build positive and appropriate working relationship with the young people, ensuring adherence to boundaries and consistency of care practice
Personal and Professional Development
• To attend all in-house and external training days/sessions; group clinical supervision and team meetings in order to develop a theoretical underpinning of residential-based therapeutic work. Attendance is required whether on or off shift.
• Complete all mandatory training requirements and refresher training to ensure knowledge and skills are updated and refreshed.
• Take responsibility for own behaviour and practice and continue self-development through reading, research etc. Provide peer support and guidance to other members of staff.
Person Specification Qualifications: Essential
QCF/NVQ 3 in care (preferably children and young people) or equivalent.
12 Months Minimum experience working in children’s residential settings.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable:
• Some knowledge of childcare and child development through working directly with young people.
• Experience of working with young peoples with emotional & behavioural difficulties.
• An understanding of current childcare legislation.
• An awareness of and commitment to working in a non-discriminatory manner and supporting differing cultural, religious, and racial needs. Skills & Abilities Essential:
• A genuine interest in working with young people and willing to make a commitment to the role.
• Able to engage appropriately with young people and develop rapport.
• Able to engage in a variety of activities (including physical activities) to develop and sustain appropriate relationship with young people.
• Ability to manage personal and professional boundaries maintaining appropriate relationships with staff and young people.
• Able to use the computer and Microsoft packages to produce correspondence, reports and undertake elearning.
• Able to form and sustain positive and professional working relationships.
• Able to take direction and work effectively and cooperate as a member of the team.
• Able to organise and prioritise own work.
• Ability to cope with the pressure of a residential care setting.
• Able to handle own emotions and feelings and support young people to trust adults.
• Hold a current full manual driving licence.
• Committed to anti-discriminatory practice and anti-oppressive approach and able to translate this attitude into practice.
• Commitment to personally undertake further training and development.
• Able to meet the requirement of the Shift pattern. This includes day and waking nights as part of the routine pattern. Desirable:
• Able to effectively use a range of strategies in dealing with confrontational or challenging behaviour from young people including de-escalating and approved hold techniques.
• Able to demonstrate consistency of approach in dealing with a range of young people.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal). The position involves being able to write logs, reports, daily records etc. This position involves occasionally travelling to various locations to take young people to appointments, training etc. it is therefore expected that you can fulfil this requirement.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
• Working under the direction of the Residential Care Manager to actively contribute to the provision of quality care, within which the health, welfare, education, and development of young peoples is promoted. To work in collaboration with the team to ensure that the home meets all regulatory and statutory requirements.
• To embrace the homes’ therapeutic ethos in line with the community of communities’ standards and guidelines and the Home’s Statement of purpose
• To actively contribute to the delivery of a nurturing, homely, safe, accepting and caring therapeutic environment in which children and young people can learn their self-esteem and confidence.
• Work proactively with the team within daily routine and agreed structures of the house, to include for example day to day parenting responsibilities, undertaking daily household responsibilities such as domestic task (cleaning, washing, ironing etc.), cooking, shopping, taking young people to appointment/ meetings, planning the day and participation in activities (including physical activities such as sport) with the young people. Support in the school environment, in lessons with the young people and with homework etc.
• To work in collaboration with the team to ensure an appropriate programme of activities are in place and work with the young people’s care plan to effectively fulfil the responsibilities of parenting the young people. Support and facilitate contact with the family members where appropriate.
• To work collectively with the team members in using effective care practice, de-escalating and diversionary strategies and recognise techniques to manage behaviour. Consistently act in accordance with the company’s Behaviour Management policy and ensure appropriate recording takes place.
• To effectively safeguard children by being familiar with identifying abuse, reporting all elements of abuse, and complying with any prescribed actions or process relating to safeguarding investigations.
• To follow and act in accordance with all relevant aspects of legislation, regulation, and the company’s Policies and Procedures. Ensure an understanding of how such issues are interpreted and followed in practice, keeping up to date with the changes as they occur.
• Undertake and ensure all electronic and paper recording system are completed on a daily basis whilst on shift in line with the company’s recording protocols. Participate in handovers, team meetings etc.
• Work in a non-discriminatory manner supporting the differing cultural, racial, and religious needs of the young people. Work constructively with colleagues and young people to enhance the positive values of working with different, challenging attitudes and practices, which are inappropriate or unacceptable within the ethos of the house.
• To fully abide by and follow the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective working practices for the staff, young people and people visiting the house.
• Take responsibility for a designated area of work, or practice development as directed by the Team Manager.
• In conjunction with the Home Manager and team develop a positive public profile of the service ensuring good communication, relationships and that staff represent the service in a professional way. To ensure that the home exemplifies the highest quality of care to young people by actively promoting continual improvement.
• To be familiar with the background, therapeutic care plan and daily progress of all young people in the home and to help implement their individual care plans.
• To play an active role in the lives of all young people and to fulfil their emotional needs: to feel seen, heard, safe, respected, valued, supported, empathised with, and cared for.
• To be aware of the need to maintain a protective environment for the young people who have suffered abuse from adults and to develop ways in which they are able to trust adults.
• To be able to acknowledge the abuse the young people have suffered and to be able to see the young person beyond their presenting behaviour.
• To promote young people’s rights, individuality, and choice.
• To build positive and appropriate working relationship with the young people, ensuring adherence to boundaries and consistency of care practice
Personal and Professional Development
• To attend all in-house and external training days/sessions; group clinical supervision and team meetings in order to develop a theoretical underpinning of residential-based therapeutic work. Attendance is required whether on or off shift.
• Complete all mandatory training requirements and refresher training to ensure knowledge and skills are updated and refreshed.
• Take responsibility for own behaviour and practice and continue self-development through reading, research etc. Provide peer support and guidance to other members of staff.
Person Specification Qualifications: Essential
QCF/NVQ 3 in care (preferably children and young people) or equivalent.
12 Months Minimum experience working in children’s residential settings.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable:
• Some knowledge of childcare and child development through working directly with young people.
• Experience of working with young peoples with emotional & behavioural difficulties.
• An understanding of current childcare legislation.
• An awareness of and commitment to working in a non-discriminatory manner and supporting differing cultural, religious, and racial needs. Skills & Abilities Essential:
• A genuine interest in working with young people and willing to make a commitment to the role.
• Able to engage appropriately with young people and develop rapport.
• Able to engage in a variety of activities (including physical activities) to develop and sustain appropriate relationship with young people.
• Ability to manage personal and professional boundaries maintaining appropriate relationships with staff and young people.
• Able to use the computer and Microsoft packages to produce correspondence, reports and undertake elearning.
• Able to form and sustain positive and professional working relationships.
• Able to take direction and work effectively and cooperate as a member of the team.
• Able to organise and prioritise own work.
• Ability to cope with the pressure of a residential care setting.
• Able to handle own emotions and feelings and support young people to trust adults.
• Hold a current full manual driving licence.
• Committed to anti-discriminatory practice and anti-oppressive approach and able to translate this attitude into practice.
• Commitment to personally undertake further training and development.
• Able to meet the requirement of the Shift pattern. This includes day and waking nights as part of the routine pattern. Desirable:
• Able to effectively use a range of strategies in dealing with confrontational or challenging behaviour from young people including de-escalating and approved hold techniques.
• Able to demonstrate consistency of approach in dealing with a range of young people.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal). The position involves being able to write logs, reports, daily records etc. This position involves occasionally travelling to various locations to take young people to appointments, training etc. it is therefore expected that you can fulfil this requirementBefore You Apply
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