Care Support Worker

2 weeks ago

StocktononTees, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom Daisy Chain Project Full time

Care Support Worker

Job brief


Daisy Chain are looking to recruit a Care Support Worker to join us at our Day Centre based in Norton, Stockton on Tees.

The post holders will provide 1:1 or small group support to children/young people/adults with autism and support them to develop friendships and participate in after school and weekend social and recreational activities.


Hours:

  • 25 hrs

Salary:

  • 20,397.15 per annum (prorata)
  • However, there is a degree of flexibility around these hours and may also be sessional hours available._

Key Tasks

  • Provide 1:1 support to autistic and neurodivergent children, young people and/or adults and support them to develop friendships and participate in social and recreational activities.
  • Work within a small group of autistic and neurodivergent children, young people and/or adults and support them to develop friendships, work together as a team and participate in social and recreational activities.
  • Setup and facilitate a range of social and recreational activities
  • Develop and maintain positive and supportive relationships with autistic children, young people and/or adults and their families.
  • Contribute towards the protection of individuals from abuse by adhering to Daisy Chains Child and At-Risk Adults Safeguarding policies at all times.
  • Ensure confidentiality is maintained and that Daisy Chains GDPR Policy is adhered to at all times
  • Maintain effective and accurate recording and reporting systems in line with Daisy Chains procedures and undertake other administrative tasks as required.
  • Undertake any training and development deemed necessary for the pursuance of the post
  • Any other duties from time to time, commensurate with the level of the post

Additional responsibilities:

  • Comply with the Charities Health and Safety policy in all employment practices
  • Work in ways, which promote equality of opportunity, participation and responsibility
  • Maintain the integrity of the Daisy Chain brand in all internal and external communications
  • Maintain a proactive approach to your role and responsibilities along with a commitment to contribute and maintain the positive working ethos within the Charity
  • Ensure attendance at staff meetings.
  • Work in a way that contributes to the continuous improvement of the Charitys services and embraces the organisations quality initiatives
This job outline is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post.

It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but, while some variation can be expected in particular duties, the outline is considered to provide a reasonable general description of the post.


Person Specification

Experience

  • Experience of face to face work with children, young people or adults (E & A/I)
  • Experience of working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or a related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (D & A/I)
  • Experience of planning and facilitating activities that are suitable for a range of ages (D & I)

Qualifications

  • Level 2 qualification in childcare/education/health & social care or equivalent (E & A)
  • First Aid (D & A)

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of current legislation relating to work with children and young people (E&T)
  • Knowledge & understanding of safeguarding (D &T)
  • Knowledge & understanding of autism & neurodiversity (D &T)
  • Knowledge of confidentiality and GDPR(E&A)

Other

  • Understanding of and commitment to the aims, ethos and philosophy of Daisy Chain-E&I
  • Clean full driving license with own transportD&A
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the serviceE&I
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a teamE&I
  • Ability and willingness to work during the evening and weekends, including Sundays E&A

Company Benefits
Our staff do amazing jobs and as such we want to reward our staff that is why we offer

  • Enhanced holiday leave of 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) rising to 35 after 5 years service.
  • Birthday day off
  • A bespoke induction plan specific to you and your role which starts as soon as a job offer is accepted.
  • Alongside your induction plan new members of staff have a 6month induction programme and planned meetings with their line manager to ensure the employee is settling in and offer any support needed to fulfil their role.
  • Learning journal to be completed independently with support from your line manager, designed to increase your confidence, knowledge and understanding of autism and other neurodiversities.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme offers a full range of confidential services designed to ensure you receive professional support that may affect work and home life.
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Staff discount.
  • Free onsite car parking and refreshments.
  • Social and charitable events.
  • Company sick Pay after successful completion of probationary period.
  • Savings Club
  • Give as you earn scheme for st

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