Communication Support Worker
Responsible to: Registered manager/ Deputy Manager/ Team Leader
To provide direct communication support to a Deaf child
To assist a Deaf child in daily activities such as personal care, cooking, communicating with other staff
To translate communication to child and staff
To assist the child to become independent
To deliver the support needs of the child as identified in the childs Care Plan.
A Communication Support Worker will provide direct communication support to a Deaf child both in the residential home and to access the community. Activities in the home includes providing appropriate communication support to meet the needs of the child, and supporting staff to work effectively to meet those needs. The support aims to support the child to achieve autonomy and as far as possible operate with independence within their environment to achieve success in their lives.
Their purpose is:
Main Duties:
1. To provide communication support to a child in a residential home including supporting with personal care.
2. To provide communication support under the direction of other staff members/manager and to translate communication to/from child to staff team.
3. To agree with the manager, the role and responsibilities of the Communication Support Worker in the home and whilst out in the community.
4. To provide Deaf awareness, advice and guidance for staff and/or peer groups.
5. To keep appropriate records as required by the home.
6. To develop the independence of the young person in line with their care plan.
7. To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for and the other children in the home.
8. To undertake any other duties of a similar nature and responsibility as directed by the line manager.
Statutory duties:
Safeguarding
To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and for raising any concerns in line with the homes procedures.
Equality and Diversity
To be responsible for promoting equality and diversity in line with the homes procedures.
Health and Safety
To be responsible for following health and safety requirements in line with the homes policy and procedures.
Training and development
To participate proactively in training and development including qualification development required in the job role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Qualifications/ Training
Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in British Sign Language
English and mathematics or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent or willingness to achieve English and mathematics Level 2 within one year
Desirable Qualification & Training:
Safeguarding training
Equality and diversity training
Level 3 in Residential Child Care.
Essential Knowledge/ Experience
Working knowledge of
Experience of providing support to individuals in a care setting
Experience of working with Deaf or children with hard of hearing
Evidence of high performance in previous roles/jobs
Experience of working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
Evidence of understanding how to promote equality and diversity within the job role
Desirable Knowledge/ Experience
Experience of working effectively in a customer focused environment
knowledge and understanding of working within the guidelines from the Childrens Act 1989, Childrens Act 2004, National Minimum Standards, Childrens Home Regulations 2015, Healthy child programme and any other relevant legislation.
Essential Skills/Abilities
Ability to work in line with our Values at Agility house
High Performance
Respect, Openness, Honesty and explain how this relates to the job role
Ability to make a positive contribution to the team, valuing and respecting others expertise and contribution
Ability to promote our reputation and carry out our business appropriately and professionally at all times
Ability to communicate effectively and confidently face to face, on the telephone and in writing
Special Requirements
Responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and for raising any concerns
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children, young people.
Willingness continuously to update skills and knowledge
Flexible approach to work and working times
Willingness to travel to and work at all locations where we provide a service
Awareness of health and safety requirements relevant to the job
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