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Senior Support Worker
Location:
Lewes, E Sussex
Description:
Senior Support Worker Location: Lewes, BN8 4EF Salary: A GBP 28,579 : A GBP 30,222 per annum (40 hours per week) (Depending on experience and shift/hours worked) Our client is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Their state:of:the:art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families. The Role As the Senior Support Worker you will assist the manager with the operational delivery of a residential and/or respite service. You will lead and direct others to provide person centred support to children and young adults with physical disabilities and complex health needs, in order to promote independence and personal fulfilment. * Work alongside the manager to ensure that the home is run in line CQC and/or Ofsted requirements.* In the context of CHFs Policies and Procedures, lead the team ensuring provision of personalised support to children and young adults.* Ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to and that required records are kept so anaudit trail can be evidenced* Ensure that all children and young adults have a comprehensive and detailed Person:Centred Plan (to include Health Plans), that is regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.* Facilitate a safe, homely, welcoming environment for children and young adults and to immediately address anything that may be detrimental to this.* To work alongside the manager and ensure that the health needs of children and young adults are monitored and to work alongside Chailey Heritage Clinical Services to ensure the best outcome for each individual.* To work in close liaison with staff from other bungalows, and to be part of the rota for the 24:hour bag, and the emergency on:call rota to cover nights.* Plan and implement regular staff supervisions, performance management and annual appraisals as delegated by the manager. To act as a role model and to provide coaching and mentoring to staff.* Safeguarding : understanding all aspects of safeguarding, with an emphasis on what this means for children and young people with disabilities.* Eating and drinking : to prepare and administer medication and gastrostomy feeds (once trained and assessed as competent)* Health and Safety: To support (once trained and assessed) the health needs of the young people as necessary in regard to their specific requirements, such as epilepsy, suction, oxygen etc.* Medicines : ensuring that the children and young people you work with receive the correct medicine at the right time.* Manual handling : using a range of equipment with the children and young people, while keeping them and yourself safe.* Intimate care : ensuring that the children and young peoples hygiene needs are taken care of safely and with dignity* Powered mobility : using powered wheelchairs and other equipment safely and encouraging the children and young people to learn to drive.* Youll have the pleasure of attending a variety of days out and participate in fun activities with the children and young people. Skills and Qualifications * NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willingness to undertake training to achieve the level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care* Experience of working with children and/or adults with disabilities* Can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the operational requirements of a residential home* A basic knowledge of care standards and the requirements of OFSTED or CQC* Willing to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.* Able to communicate to a high standard with a range of people using a variety of communication aids.* Be able to coach, mentor and lead a team of passionate support workers* Able to effectively performance manage staff with guidance from manager as required
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June 3 on Tip Top Job
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