Parent Support Advocate

3 weeks ago

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Full time

Position Overview

The Children, Young People and Family Health Services Directorate is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to take on the role of Parent Support Advocate within the Llygad Team. This team is focused on providing psychologically informed support to children under the age of five who are experiencing emerging learning disabilities or complex global developmental delays.

The ideal candidate will possess a nurturing and introspective disposition, thrive in a collaborative environment with a small group of professionals, and be committed to positively impacting the lives of children and their families.

The successful candidate will leverage their personal experiences to foster hope and demonstrate that fulfilling lives are achievable. This will be accomplished through various methods, including training sessions, home visits, group interactions, and participation in relevant meetings. Additionally, they will assist the Llygad Team and broader service systems in identifying opportunities for enhancing service delivery to better address the needs of children and families.

Advocacy for children and families is a crucial aspect of this role, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Proficiency in Welsh is preferred for this position; however, applications are welcome from both Welsh and English speakers.

Key Responsibilities

We are in search of a compassionate, enthusiastic, and reflective Parent Support Advocate.

It is vital that you are an outstanding communicator with personal experience in parenting a child with an emerging learning disability or complex global developmental delay. You should be adept at adjusting your communication style to engage effectively with children, parents, and professionals.

Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, efficiency, and the ability to manage time and schedules effectively while prioritizing requests and addressing conflicting demands. Enjoyment in collaborative work and the capacity to handle sensitive clinical information, which may be distressing, is essential.

If you resonate with this description and wish to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality services for this demographic of children and their families, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

About Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest integrated health boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and offering more than 100 specialized services. With operations across multiple hospital sites, we provide a diverse array of career opportunities. Our focus is on addressing the health and care needs of our local population while collaborating with partners to enhance regional services. Together, we are dedicated to improving health outcomes for all, delivering exceptional care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together" , and our vision is to ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to lead a healthy life. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, represents our commitment to working collaboratively with the public and our workforce to ensure the sustainability of our health board for the future.

Job Responsibilities

A comprehensive Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the supporting documents or by accessing the application portal.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Completion of Accredited Peer Support Worker Training and a Vocational/NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience.
  • Understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with emerging learning disabilities and/or neurodevelopmental concerns.
  • Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and developmental systems models, including an understanding of how behavior is influenced by contextual factors.

Desirable

  • Familiarity with local and national policies regarding the safeguarding of children and the protection of vulnerable adults.

Experience

Essential

  • Personal experience as a parent or carer of a child with moderate to severe learning disabilities.
  • Experience with the use of restrictive practices and Positive Behaviour Support approaches.
  • Experience working in team or group settings.
  • Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and professional boundaries while promoting Positive Behaviour Support principles and serving as a positive role model.

Desirable

  • Personal experience with Llygad/CALDS or equivalent specialist learning disability services.
  • Experience in the public sector and in training, teaching, or mentoring others.
  • Willingness to train as an E-PAtS facilitator.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Strong communication skills.
  • A commitment to advocating for the rights of children and young people with learning disabilities.
  • Practical knowledge of person-centered practices.
  • Evidence of experience presenting to groups.
  • Ability to demonstrate resilience when training staff and discussing personal experiences, especially with individuals holding differing perspectives.

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to travel for community visits.

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