Adult Workshops Support Worker

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Service Users

• The Support Worker will assist the adult as directed by the Workshop Leader.
• The Support Worker will promote and participate in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for the adult
• The Support Worker will set up activities and various items of apparatus for the adult if required
• The Support Worker will follow the adult’s individual support plan and report any changes in, or concerns about the adult to their line manager
• The Support Worker will supervise the adult during the working day
• The Support Worker will assist the adult with intimate care needs where required
• The Support Worker will ensure robust and detailed communication between key stakeholders involved in adult’s care

2. Quality

• The Support Worker will follow all statutory policies and procedures as per external agencies such as RQIA and NISCC
• The Support Worker will be aware of and act in accordance with Camphill Community Glencraig’s Health and Safety Policy.
• The Support Worker will maintain NISCC registration where required and enact the basic minimum standard of competencies
• The Support Worker will follow emergency protocols put into place to maintain adult’s safety and that of colleagues and other professionals
• The Support Worker will report and record all accidents and significant events
• The Support Worker will ensure work is carried out in line with best practice
• The Support Worker will have an awareness of all Camphill Community Glencraig’s policies and procedures and work within these

3. Financial

• The Support Worker will ensure organisation resources are used in a cost effective manner
• The Support Worker will identify areas of cost saving within own remit of work where applicable

4. Learning and Development

• The Support Worker will participate in regular team meetings and attend supervision and annual appraisal reviews with the line manager where applicable
• The Support Worker will undertake all mandatory and developmental training as identified by line manager and that required of them to maintain NISCC minimum standards of practice
• The Support Worker will reflect on Practice and learn from it contributing to own personal developmental.

5. General

• The Support Worker will deal with minor First Aid as required
• The Support Worker will participate in various cleaning duties as required to ensure agreed standards are maintained
• The Support Worker will be required to carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by their line manager

Person Specification:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA – all applicants MUST be able to demonstrate either at short-listing or at interview all essential criteria listed below.  Applicants should therefore make it clear on their application form whether or not they meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

The following are essential criteria which will be measured at short listing stage:

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Evidenced By:

Education/Training/

Qualifications

NVQ level II or equivalent

This Criteria will be waived where the candidate has at least 12 months relevant experience in an day opportunities/social care setting

Basic numeracy and literacy (English language) skills

Registered or agreeable to applying for registration with the N. Ireland Social Care Council

Qualification in Health & Social Care, Arts and Crafts Designs.

Application form

Experience

At least six months experience in a caring and / or educational support field

Experience in day opportunities or health and social care setting

Experience in working with individuals with a disability

Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour

Application from

Interview

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Team worker

Caring & reliable

Maintaining confidentiality

Ability to work under pressure

Ability, experience, knowledge and an interest in Arts and Crafts.

Knowledge of principles of curative education or social therapy based on Anthroposophical ideals

Awareness of the ethos of Camphill movement and principles of Rudolf Steiner

Application from

Interview

Circumstances

Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm

Flexibility to work in different environments in the adult community as & when

required, within the stipulated

time constraints above.

Interview

Other Requirements

Valid work permit

Access NI check

Able to fulfil the Occupational Health requirements for the post

Job References

Work permit

Valid documentation

Occupational Health questionnaire

2 satisfactory references

The following are essential criteria which will be measured at interview stage:

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Evidenced By:

Experience

Experience of working with individuals with learning disability

Experience of dealing with challenging behaviours

Interview

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to carry out emotionally demanding work

Ability to apply knowledge and experience of Arts and Crafts

Willingness to undertake mandatory training

Willingness to partake in personal development

Appreciate the importance of respecting others and delivering excellent services

Caring & reliable

Experience of multi-agency or multi-disciplinary working

Demonstrate a flexible approach to meeting the objectives of the job

Knowledge of learning difficulties and associated mental health issues

Interview

Other Requirements post job offer

Valid work permit

Access NI check

Able to fulfil the Occupational Health requirements for the post

Job References

Work permit

Valid documentation

Occupational Health questionnaire

2 satisfactory references

Benefits

• Starting on 20 days annual leave pro rata plus Camphill Community Glencraig recognises 12 statutory days
• Annual incremental pay increases on a 5 point salary scale
• Organisation Pension
• Occupational sick Pay Scheme after a qualification period
• Commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities
• Staff recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance

COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO:

HR Department

Camphill Community Glencraig

4 Seahill Road

Craigavad

Holywood

Co Down

BT18 0DB

This Job Description is a general outline of the post as it is currently perceived by   Camphill Community Glencraig.  It is not intended to be restrictive or definitive. 

Each member of staff will have an individual work plan agreed with them following appointment to the post, which is aligned to the organisation’s strategic plan.

The responsibilities of the post may change in line with continuous improvements as Camphill Community Glencraig aims to meet its vision and best respond to the needs of individuals accessing our services. 

CAMPHILL COMMUNITY GLENCRAIG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER