DAY SUPPORT WORKER
| Location | Holywood |
| Sector | |
| Job type | Permanent |
| Salary | Negotiable |
| Published | about 1 year ago |
| Contact email | Angela Hughes |
| Job ref | 060722DSW_1660557806 |
Job description
DAY SUPPORT WORKER
35 HOURS PER WEEK
HOLYWOOD
£17,581 - £18,964 PER ANNUM
THE JOB:
As part of the development of Adult Day Services in our clients facility , we are currently recruiting for Day Support Workers who will work as part of a support team whose purpose is to meet the physical, psychological, emotional and social needs of adults with a learning disability within Day Services.
Day Support Workers will assist the team in providing the highest possible standard of support and care to adults with complex needs and challenging behaviour, to pursue a valued life style by participating in meaningful daily activities, supporting the well-being and development of skills as well as enhancing and promoting independence, choices and rights within a safe and caring environment.
This role may require an element of personal care and at times will require redirection or physical intervention as a last resort with those presenting challenging behaviors.
We are looking for empathetic and caring staff who share our values and a desire to help improve and add to the quality of life and well-being of residents and day attendees.
THE SUPPORT WORKER WILL:
- assist to ensure that all work within the Adult Day Services is person centered and upholds the principles of respect, privacy, dignity, fulfilment, independence and choice as well as upholding the values and the ethos of our client
- support individuals in a Day Care Setting with learning disabilities, Autism, some of whom have complex medical needs and/or display challenging behaviours as directed by the Team Leaders and Senior Day Support Workers in line with individual care and support plans
- participate in supporting the strengths and needs of the adults
- ensure resident's/day attendees opinions, views, suggestions, feelings and wishes are listened to and their personal affairs are dealt with in a sensitive manner
- promote and participate in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment
- when applicable, ensure that medication is held, stored and administered in accordance with our clients medication policy
- promote and use the individual's preferred mode of communication [Makaton, Picture timetable, First and Then bards, PECCS]
- follow the individual support plan/risk assessment and report any changes in, or concerns about the adults to the appropriate line manager
- assist the individual with intimate care needs where required
- ensure robust and detailed communication between key stakeholders involved in the care of the adults
- support the adults in a wide range of daily activities
- deliver individual programs of support with the focus on developing further skills designed to enhance and maximize the potential, capabilities and independence of residents and day attendees
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA - all applicants MUST be able to demonstrate either at short-listing or at interview all essential criteria listed below. Applicants should therefore make it clear on their application form whether or not they meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.
The following are essential criteria which will be measured at short listing stage:
Criteria | Essential | Desirable | Evidenced By: |
Education/Training/ Qualifications |
QCF level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or related discipline
Basic numeracy and literacy (English language) skills
Registered or agreeable to applying for registration with the N. Ireland Social Care Council
(In the case of applicants who do not have a QCF level II or equivalent but have at least 1 year's relevant care experience this part of the essential criteria will be waived)
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QCF level 3 in Health & Social Care, Social Sciences or equivalent | Application form |
Experience | At least six months experience in a caring and / or educational support field.
| Experience in health and social care setting
Experience in working with individuals with a disability
Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour
Experience of medical conditions such as Epilepsy. Experience of Peg Feeding | Application from
Interview |
Specialist Knowledge & Skills | Effective communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Team worker
Caring & reliable
Maintaining confidentiality
Ability to work under pressure
| Knowledge of principles of curative education or social therapy based on Anthroposophical ideals
Awareness of the ethos of Camphill movement and principles of Rudolf Steiner | Application from
Interview |
Circumstances |
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Interview |
Other Requirements
| Valid work permit
Access NI check
Able to fulfil the Occupational Health requirements for the post
Job References |
| Work permit
Valid documentation
Occupational Health questionnaire
2 satisfactory references |
The following are essential criteria which will be measured at interview stage:
Criteria | Essential | Desirable | Evidenced By: |
Experience | Experience of working with individuals with learning disability
| Experience of dealing with challenging behaviours | Interview |
Specialist Knowledge & Skills | Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to carry out physically and emotionally demanding work
Willingness to undertake mandatory training
Willingness to partake in personal development
Appreciate the importance of respecting others and delivering excellent services
Caring & reliable
Experience of multiagency or multi-disciplinary working
Demonstrate a flexible approach to meeting the objectives of the job
| Knowledge of learning disabilities and associated mental health issues | Interview |
Other Requirements post job offer
| Valid work permit
Enhanced Access NI check
Able to fulfil the Occupational Health requirements for the post
Job References |
| Work permit
Valid documentation
Occupational Health questionnaire
2 satisfactory references |
BENEFITS:
- Starting on 20 days annual leave pro rata plus our client recognises 12 statutory days
- Occupational sick Pay Scheme (qualification period applies)
- Organisational Pension Scheme
- Paid breaks
- Optional access to the Benenden Health Care scheme through salary sacrifice scheme
- Commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities
- Free Parking on site
- Our clients site has access to excellent Public Transport links
Salary/Hourly Rate:
5 Point incremental scale commencing on £17,581 - £18,964 per annum pro rata
To Apply
Please forward your CV to Angela Hughes at Staffline Recruitment by clicking on the APPLY. You can also contact Angela on 02890242824 ext 404.
The Staffline Recruitment Specialist Team is a dedicated division within Staffline Recruitment, focused on providing Permanent, Contract & Temporary staffing solutions across; Construction, Engineering, Accountancy & Finance, Financial Services & Insurance, Health & Safety, HR, IT, Sales & Marketing, Senior Manufacturing, Procurement & Supply Chain & Medical, Health & Social Care.
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