The Mayfield Trust is an independent charity based in Calderdale and our mission is 'Helping people live life to the full.
We create an open and caring environment based on promoting choice, independence, person centred care and experiences.
The Mayfield Trust Values
'Work Inclusively with Kindness'
'Support Purposeful Outcomes'
'Care Creatively'
'Embrace Positive Change'
We are looking for caring, fun, highly motivated, adaptable people to join our Intensive Support team. The candidates must demonstrate an understanding towards vulnerable groups and aspire to make a difference. The role is diverse, rewarding and fun, alongside the opportunity of lifelong learning. Due to our rising service demand, we are looking to provide opportunities for people who would like to broaden their skills and experience within a social care environment.
As a specialist worker you will be working with complex and challenging individuals and playing a key role in achieving person centred and positive outcomes.
Your skills will include; recognising behaviour as a form of communication and to have psychological resilience when responding to difficult and emotionally charged episodes. You will have the ability to use reflective practice to imbed a culture of learning and effective communication, furthermore, you will be expected to work using evidenced based, proportionate and justifiable practices at all times.
Engagement and supporting purposeful activities must be a personal and attainable motivation. Working and supporting people inclusively, getting involved and being a role model shows ultimate value and respect towards the person; being creative, open minded and physically fit is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities;
Work responsively and in a person-centred way
Show flexibility within your working hours to deliver purposeful outcomes
Clear factual, non-subjective and detailed record keeping ability
Deliver the highest quality and standards of Positive Behaviour Support
Assist in the completion / review of; assessments, care plans and the formulation of PBS plans.
Have insight and ability in respect of risk and dynamic risk management
Contribute to effective multi-agency working practices.
Willingness to change and explore new ways of working
Embrace diversity for the needs of those we support and the effectiveness of care delivery.
To be successful at shortlisting you will be able to demonstrate experience of working with and knowledge of the physical, social and emotional needs of people with learning disabilities and behaviours that are complex and challenging. You will demonstrate experience of multi-agency working and working alongside other professionals and also be comfortable working with IT systems; you will have access to a wide variety of vocational learning and development opportunities.
Must have;
Minimum 2 years' experience supporting people with learning disabilities and behaviours that are complex and challenging.
Good communications skills both written and verbal
Strong emotional and mental strength
Good level of English and Maths
Ability to build good rapport with service users, outside agencies and staff.
Patience and attention to detail
Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative
Highly organised & motivated
Minimum level equivalent to Grade C English & Maths
Level 2 Health & Social Care / Care Certificate
Benefits
Family feel within a growing company.
28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with time served.
If you share our Values and Mission statement, we would love to hear from you.
Please Note – Sponsorship is not available for this job role.
Early application for vacancies is encouraged, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint for all positions before the closing date.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.94 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Application question(s):
* Sponsorship is not available for this position. Please confirm you do not require sponsorship from The Mayfield Trust, either now or in the future.
* Do you have a Health and Social Care qualification at Level 2 minimum?
* How many years experience do you have supporting people with learning disabilities and behaviours that are complex and challenging?
Experience:
* supporting people with complex needs: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person