Support Worker
Midland Mencap, Draper's Fields, Coventry
Support Worker
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Midland Mencap, Draper's Fields, Coventry
- Part time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 21 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 331b581016f340679f06c7484ea064fc
Location ref: Draper's Fields, Coventry
Full Job Description
- Attend sessions and staff briefing's promptly before and after sessions on a planned basis to discuss and assess the progress of the service.
- Be available to work a minimum of 3 shifts a month to support the needs of the CYP service and delivery. This may include sessions and community support shifts.
- Support children & young people to participate in arts and crafts, games, sports, drama, music, & outings.
- Support children and young people in accessing the community for social skills and planned activities.
- Be aware and respond to health and safety issues. Be proactive in reporting and concerns to the children and young person's coordinator.
- Follow financial and administrative procedures as directed by the Children and Young Person's Coordinator.
- Follow first aid procedures and keep records of all accidents, incidents and treatment given.
- Provide personal care when needed respecting the dignity and privacy of the individual at all times.
- Monitor and evaluate children and young peoples' progress through observation and record keeping each session.
- Promote Midland Mencap to families and other agencies.
- Ensure that responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, and Midland Mencap's Equal Opportunities and Child Protection Policies.
- Ensure appropriate professional boundaries with children, young people, parents and carers, staff and volunteers are maintained across the service.
- Be available to work flexible hours across Coventry and/or North Warwickshire.
- Participate in mandatory planned meetings with the Children and Young Person's co-ordinator and other Midland Mencap colleagues. i.e staff meetings, probationary reviews and supervision meetings.
- Adhere to and implement organisational policies and procedures.
- Attend training courses as required to develop knowledge and skills to improve the quality of service. Throughout employment with Midland Mencap there is a high proportion of training you are required to complete to ensure you are knowledgeable on your role to support the children and young people attending session.
- Travel using public transport to get to and from children's and young person's home to provide community support and activities.
- Travel using public transport with challenging children and young persons for community support and activities.
- Carry out any other tasks that are deemed appropriate within your job role and the aims of the organisation.
Working as part of a team - Ability to motivate and encourage children and young people with complex needs to participate in activities
- Understanding of alternative methods of communication that could be used with non-verbal children and young people
- Planning and delivery of creative programmes to meet individual levels of ability and need
- Training relating to the role and willingness to complete further training as the needs of the children and young people develops.
- Be able to participate in sports and other physicals activities
- Teamwork and working alone using own initiative Application Form and Interview. Skills Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of people.
- Proactive and focused
- Effective team player
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS
- Ability to use person centred approaches to plan & deliver social, leisure and recreational opportunities for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, carers, children & young people
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Practical arts, crafts, music, drama, sports or games skills
- Have held a position of responsibility Desirable
- Experience of working within an Ofsted and CQC regulated environment/ setting.
- Full driving license and access to a car and willingness to commute across the designated geographical area (desirable)
- Relevant qualifications such as Pediatric First Aid, Mental Health First Aid. Level 2 or 3 Childcare. Application Form and Interview. Who We Look for? Are you a warm, personable, and highly motivated individual who can empower and support a team and children and young people with complex need and disabilities? Do you have passion for what you do, are a strong communicator, team player and have good problem-solving skills? The support worker will work alongside and experienced and established team of support workers across the West Midlands region. We place a high value upon integrity, ethical standards, and a commitment to excellence. If you have experience leading and managing a team and experience working with children and young people with complex disabilities, that's a bonus. But don't be put off if not. We value transferable skills from other sectors and provide comprehensive training to all our staff.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/support-worker-126872629