Overview
Job summary
POST TITLE: Clinical Assistant
RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinical Service Administrative Coordinator
HOURS: Full time (37.5hrs) and Part time available
TERM OF POST: Permanent
SALARY: Competitive
Main duties of the job
This is a permanent post supporting the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) in the delivery of an effective clinical service by supporting assessments and carrying out core administrative tasks prior to and following our assessment process. The role will involve close collaborative working with the Children and Family Services Department, Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), Applications Department and Volunteer Department, along with external organisations such as health, social care and educational services and mainstream statutory and independent sector services.
About us
Established in 2000, Caudwell Children is a national charity which works to transform the lives of disabled children and their families, enabling them to challenge the barriers they face throughout childhood by providing practical and emotional support. The Charity is going through an exciting period of growth, having recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility for multi-disciplinary therapy programmes for childhood disability and research of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, within the grounds of Keele University. It provides a state-of-the-art base for the Charity’s therapies and an environment where ground-breaking research can be undertaken, potentially changing the ways some disabilities are treated, affecting millions of people around the world. This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast moving Charity at a time when it will attract national and international attention. The services of Caudwell Children enrich the lives of our children and families through the delivery of high quality person centred care and support services that promote independence and achieve valued outcomes. We seek to create a safe, homely and supportive environment that enhances the lives of children with autism and associated conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Under supervision you will: Proof read reports and other relevant documentation.
* Assist with assessments.
* Have oversight on referrals into the service.
* Monitor shared email inbox.
* Deliver structured and unstructured play sessions.
* Carry out clinical observations.
* Contribute to case formulation meetings and provide these to the MDT for clinical formulation.
* Support the team with the production of resources and materials that support needs of children and families.
* Assist with holistic assessment of service users utilising verbal and non-verbal methods of communication, technology, analytical skills, observation skills and clinical reasoning skills.
* Attend and contribute to meetings and work collaboratively as a member of the MDT.
* Contribute to clinical records and maintain standards of record keeping in line with policy.
* Identify and communicate to wider team any issues, concerns or risks relating directly to a child/family as a result of clinical observations.
* Assist with ad hoc administrative tasks, e.g. telephones, scanning, scheduling.
* Create resources to support assessment and feedback appointments.
* Adapt practice to meet needs of individuals with due regard for cultural and linguistic differences and modes of communication such as ESL, signs and symbols.
* Demonstrate empathy with children, carers and families ensuring that effective communication is achieved, including where barriers to understanding exist.
* Motivate children and/or carers to engage in the assessment and related activities.
* Demonstrate an understanding of child development and apply this understanding in practice.
* Maintain sensitivity to the emotional needs of the child and their carers and provide emotional support as required.
* Support the management of children with behaviours that challenge, including the application of appropriate preventative management strategies.
* Liaise with families, professionals, voluntary groups and external agencies as required.
* Prepare rooms in readiness for sessional work in line with pathways and clear away safely at the end of sessions.
* Participate in regular stock maintenance and cleaning maintenance tasks as part of the wider team.
* Customer Care/Quality Assurance: Support service teams to ensure, where possible and appropriate, children and families are involved in future programme planning and delivery. Communicate with children, families and all stakeholders in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture. Uphold the principles and practice of customer care and continuous improvement. Ensure confidentiality and data protection of all personal information in line with policy and legislation. Contribute and co-operate with regulatory inspections/audits.
* Health & Safety: Maintain personal safety and that of others. Be aware of health and safety regulations and legislation. Report safety issues to line manager/facilities. Co-operate with management to achieve safer working practices. Have knowledge of safer handling and mobility skills relevant to the care of children and families. Use equipment safely and report defects. Ensure risk assessments are completed and adhered to. Comply with Health and Social Care Act 2008 and safeguarding policies.
* Resource Management: Maintain physical, financial and information resources; maximise resources efficiently; manage budgets; monitor stock; participate in recruitment/induction where appropriate.
* General: Comply with professional standards where applicable; maintain registrations; pursue professional development; update knowledge with new initiatives/regulations; develop links with other professionals; maintain records as per policies; participate in supervision and team collaboration; communicate performance information; travel as needed.
* On occasion and when necessary, work flexible hours and travel to meet business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Level 3 qualification, A levels, NVQ 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent.
* Experience of proofreading reports or similar professional documents.
* Experience of working with children with special needs in education, health or social care settings.
* Experience of verbal and non-verbal methods of communication and ability to use these in practice; calm under high arousal and expressed emotions.
* Knowledge of childhood development and additional needs.
* Knowledge of safeguarding principles and their application when working with children and families.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Excellent team-working and communication skills.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads.
* Good information technology skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
* Commitment to Caudwell Children’s values including diversity and inclusion.
* Commitment to continual improvement and personalised services; rights of children and vulnerable people.
* Commitment to professional development and learning new skills; flexible attitude.
* Able to meet physical requirements with reasonable adjustments; willing to travel.
Desirable
* Additional relevant training or qualifications in health, social care or education.
* Experience working with volunteers and students.
* Experience in the Charity/Third Sector, ISO regulated organisations, or CQC regulated organisations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name Caudwell Children
Address
Caudwell International Children’s Centre, Innovation Way, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5NT
Employer's website Caudwell Children
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