JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care provision for children with severe learning disabilities, complex behavioural needs, and associated challenges related to behaviour and communication.
The post holder must have an interest in working intensively with children who have a Severe Learning Disability, other comorbid diagnosis, limited to no verbal communication, need help with personal care.
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Comply with all policies, procedures, standards and guidelines of relevant professional body, for conduct and professional practice.Deliver safe, compassionate and effective care to the young people.Support them in all aspects of personal care.Observe young people's behaviour recording and responding to any change of mood or feeling unwell and attend to same, documenting and reporting action taken.Support young people on outings either individually or in groups, as and when required and to support the integration of young people into the local community.Participate in the team approach to the young people's care/support by contributing and attending staff meetings, group discussions and formal supervision as required to ensure that good communication and co-operation is kept to a high standard at all times.Complete medication training and administer creams, lotions and PRN medication in line with the guidance for the administration of medication.Staff will be required to work a rota that covers 24 hrs per day that is open all year round, this includes working evenings and weekends, and night duty, as is appropriate.Ensure all emergencies, untoward events and complaints are acted upon and processed in accordance with the Trust Policy and Procedures.Provide updates on the young people's placement as necessary with family members, community social work staff, nurses, doctors, psychologist, or other professionals as appropriate in the interests of young people.Work within the young people's care plans, PBS plans and risk assessments ensuring that young person's social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs are met and meets legislative requirements.Take responsibility for delegated roles such as health & safety, menu planning, activities, first aid, Fire Safety, Car up keep etc. as agreed with your line manager.Follow the services Finance procedures.Ensure that adequate Health & Safety measures are maintained in accordance with the Trust's policy, thus ensuring the health and safety and welfare of the young people is paramount at all times.Undertake the direct care of children and young people, which involves ensuring that their social, emotional, health, educational, spiritual and physical needs are met as fully as possible. Direct care will include support with personal care and other practical tasks such as cooking and serving food on occasions and assisting children with the purchase of clothing.ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
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5 GCSE including English or equivalent and a Minimum of 1 years' experience of working with experience equivalent to 16 hours per week in a in a health and social care role and/or special education facility
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An NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and social care or equivalent and a Minimum of 1 years' experience of working experience equivalent to 16 hours per week in a in a health and social care role, and/or special education facility
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Demonstrate that you are willing and committed to be part of a rota system that requires you to work a rota that covers 24 hrs. per day that is open all year round, this includes working evenings and weekends, and night duty, as is appropriate.
Demonstrate that you are able to work within a physically and emotionally demanding environment.
Demonstrate the ability and willingness to understand and manage challenging behaviour in children.
Demonstrate your ability to contribute to effective team working.
Why Temp with Staffline?
- Weekly Pay
- Easy, online timesheets
- Dedicated Consutant Support
How to Apply
