Description of the duties
1. To support the clinicians with initial assessments and school observations in a variety of settings. This will involve note taking and talking to members of staff relevant to the child/young person. It includes communicating through email, face to face and on the telephone.
2. To create visual images and social stories and to make any information more accessible for children and young people with learning disabilities. This will involve using computer software packages designed to create imagery.
3. To create bespoke packages and information booklets and to work face to face with children and young people. Supporting, teaching and monitoring them as they use the packages.
4. To work in people’s homes or schools/colleges on an individual or small group basis. This might be to teach a particular skill or to facilitate a group session.
5. To use electronic systems which record care notes, care plans, risk assessments and any other information pertinent to the child. As well as electronic staff records to monitor own staff related issues.
6. To work as part of the team, attending and participating in team meetings, training events and workshops.
Person specification
Essential knowledge, skills and experience
Essential criteria
* Good standard of education GCSE or equivalent
* NVQ3 in direct care/child care or equivalent levels of experience
* Basic IT skills including being confident creating visual support aids
* Significant experience of working professionally with children and/or learning disabilities
* Excellent communication skills including face to face, telephone and written communication
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
* Awareness of Child Protection policies and procedures
Desirable criteria
* Mobile for travel to meet requirements of post
* Demonstrate an enthusiastic, flexible and creative approach to work
* Be passionate about service user involvement
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