Children's Support Assistant

2 weeks ago


Tadworth, United Kingdom The Children's Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Childrens Support Assistant to join our Clinical Services Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide high quality of care to children/young people and their families, considering the individualised needs for each child. You will be based within your allocated Rehabilitation or Residential House but may be required to work across site according to service need.

In addition to this, take an active involvement in the development of less experienced Childrens Support Assistants by carrying out supervision and contributing to personal development reviews.

Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more Read more below

Interview Date: Every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings

Main duties of the job

Role Requirements

Provides a high standard of direct care, therapy and education to children/young people and their families, in accordance with their care, education and therapy plans. Develop clinical competencies within the competency framework, appropriate to their entry level of experience, and develop further competencies as identified in The Childrens Trust competency framework. Contributes towards providing a stimulating, age-appropriate house, and therapy and school environment. Takes part in children/young peoples recreational activities and outings. In conjunction with professionals participates in the review system by writing reports and attending meetings as required. In conjunction with medical, nursing, therapy and education professionals ensure that during their shifts, the appropriate plans and programmes are implemented by their respective teams. Undertakes Risk Assessor training as delegated by line manager. Support the delivery of an integrated service model supporting children and young people to maximise their opportunity in learning and participating in everyday activities. Work as part of a transdisciplinary team in areas as required, to provide high quality and evidence based services. Demonstrate understanding of strengths and needs of all family members. Place the child, young person and family central to our care, sharing decisions, actions, family priorities and preferences.

About us

The Childrens Trust is the UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teachers pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work asa Children’s Support Assistant providing a high quality of care tochildren/young people and their families, considering the individualised needs for each child based within yourallocated Rehabilitation or Residential House.

You will workwithin a holistic model to ensure care; education & therapy needs are mettwenty-four hours a day.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Commitment to complete the Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 3 (Residential Childcare) within two years of commencing employment within The Childrens Trust.

Desirable

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) / Regulated Qualifications Framework (formerly QCF) Level 2.

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience of working with children/young people with disabilities and complex health needs.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust. Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload. Highly motivated and reliable. Ability to cope working in a demanding environment

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Good level of written and spoken English. Able to prioritise tasks and have a flexible approach towards learning. Highly organised & the ability to effectively communicate with children/young people, families, and the multidisciplinary team. Understands and has the ability to document concise and accurate records. Understands and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Works within professional boundaries. Adheres to equality and diversity standards. Implements individual care plans as assessed and devised by senior staff. Able to effectively communicate with children/young people, families, and the multidisciplinary team. Active member of the multidisciplinary team. Actively participates in supervision and the Performance Development Review process

Knowledge

Essential

Basic understanding of IT systems.

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