Support Worker-Children 1:1 And Groups

2 weeks ago

City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Action Group Full time

Post: Support Worker-Children One-to-One and Groups MidlothianBase: The Action Group, The Prentice Centre, Edinburgh (or regional base as set by line manager)Line Managed by: Practice & Wellbeing LeaderSalary : Unqualified- £24,,92 - £24,,98 per annum pro rataQualified- £24,,98 - £25,,37 per annum pro rataSleepover rate (if applicable) £96 per night.Hours: Friday afternoon/evening and Saturdays and Sundays, hours to be discussed with the post holder.Children and Adults in Transition SupportSupport that is shaped around each child or young person to help you achieve your goals and wishes.
This can include all aspects of day to day life, such as support with personal care, support at school / college, building skills and independence (like looking after money, travel, interests and hobbies), support with friendships and family, time away from home, and many other things you might want or need support with.Children GroupsWe run various different groups in each local area.
These include groups based around specific interests (like a gaming group, or a girls group) and more general groups for fun, friendship and great activities.
They offer a place to hang out, meet other children or young people and try new things with staff support.
We involve you in deciding what groups do and when they happen: again we work in partnership with you.
To learn more about our recruitment process please click the link - Our Recruitment ProcessTo support our commitment to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, we invite all candidates to optionally complete the - Equal Opportunities Form for ApplicantsMain purpose:The main purpose of this post is to provide a caring, efficient and effective 24/7 support service to people who use The Action Group's Services.
This will include assisting people to develop their skills by supervising and participating in various support activities in a way that enriches their opportunities and promotes choice.
The main duties for this post are detailed below under two headings: 1.
Specific Duties (that apply to this job in particular) 2.
General Duties (that apply to all staff in The Action Group)Specific DutiesPractice the TAG Key Worker system.
For example, organising support plans / case reviews as required for individual people we support with all relevant stakeholders, ensuring effective handovers between staff, and maintaining records, case files etc.Promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of the people we support at all times (eg.
supporting people to maintain acceptable and adequate levels of self-care, carrying out risk assessments, etc)Actively develop meaningful and trusting relationships with the people we support (eg.
helping people to gain insight into their own behaviour, attitudes and reactions)Encourage independence in all daily living activities wherever possible, and support them with this only when necessary (e.g.
housework, food preparation, household admin etc)Promote people's hobbies, interests and activities, and encourage participation in all aspects of community life.
For support workers in the Children and Adults in Transition Services this may include organising day trips and activities with young people as required, as well as accompanying them to sporting activities such as swimming, and participating in these activities as appropriate.Directly assist with the personal care as requiredWork with the people we support to maximize their ability to communicate effectively and promote self-advocacy wherever possibleAdvocate on behalf of the people we support when needed (e.g.
liaising with external organisations regarding benefits, education, tenancy and employment etc)Work with relatives and carers of people we support (e.g.
arranging support plans, dealing with complaints and frustrations, etc) and help to ensure that relatives have a significant role in the person's life wherever possible and appropriate.Find out about the wide range of local services, amenities and organisations available to people we support.Work with both individuals and groups of in all of the above, according to needParticipate flexibly in the various shift work patterns required by the needs of the people we support (including regular working outwith weekday office hours; for example, in the evening and at weekends, where applicable)Regularly undertake 'sleepover' or 'waking night' duties where requiredFrom time-to-time, the postholder may be asked to cover short-term absences of Support Workers in other teams.General Duties (these are applicable to all The Action Group staff)Read, and work in accordance with, TAG's Mission, Aims & Objectives, and current Business PlanManage own work time effectivelyKeep on top of own paperwork and maintain effective and organised filing systems, as appropriate to the specific job roleTreat everyone with consideration and respectEnsure prompt, polite and clear communication (whether responding to a query from a member of staff or a complaint from person we support)Keep up to date and comply with all applicable TAG policies and procedures (covering everything from personal Health & Safety to Care Commission Standards)Promote and respect individual rights and responsibilities at all timeRetain the highest standards of confidentiality, as appropriate to the specific roleAssist your manager and other work colleagues as appropriate and whenever possibleTake charge of own CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and contribute to TAG maintaining the Investors In People standardBe responsible for own work life balance (e.g.
taking annual leave at regular intervals, etc)

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