Waking Night Support Worker - Children's Boarding

Rm is a 14 year old boy who loves to spend time outside, playing with materials, long drives in the car, trike rides and walks.  Rm has ASD and a learning disability and can often become upset and dis-regulated.  When this happens, he can display behaviour which is uncharacteristic and needs a lot of understanding and support to feel better. This behaviour can include aggression towards himself and staff.  Rm is supported by 3 staff during the day and 2 staff at night.  Rm has a positive behaviour support plan in place.

Rm is a tall broad boy and is physically strong.   He has curly brown hair. Rm has had disturbances in his sleep pattern in the past but currently is sleeping very well.  He is incontinent however needs prompts and support in regards his personal care. 

Rm has recently learnt to say a few words, can sign some Makaton and can respond well to pecs.  It is frustrating for him to not always be able to communicate his needs so it is important that his staff are attuned to this.  Rm’s parents, siblings and other family members visit on a regular basis and he very much enjoys their company.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title of Post: 

19/11/WNSW/WEB

Children’s Residential

Support Worker (Waking Night)

Location: 

Glencraig Children’s Residential

Accountable to:  House Coordinators and/or Group Leaders

Purpose of the Job:  We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to join an established team whose purpose is to assist the in providing the highest possible standard of support and care to children and/or young people with disabilities and challenging behavior. This position is for Waking Night Support Workers.

This role will at times call for an element of personal care.

Rm is a 14 year old boy who loves to spend time outside, playing with materials, long drives in the car, trike rides and walks.  Rm has ASD and a learning disability and can often become upset and dis-regulated.  When this happens, he can display behaviour which is uncharacteristic and needs a lot of understanding and support to feel better. This behaviour can include aggression towards himself and staff.  Rm is supported by 3 staff during the day and 2 staff at night.  Rm has a positive behaviour support plan in place.

Rm is a tall broad boy and is physically strong.   He has curly brown hair. Rm has had disturbances in his sleep pattern in the past but currently is sleeping very well.  He is incontinent however needs prompts and support in regards his personal care. 

Rm has recently learnt to say a few words, can sign some Makaton and can respond well to pecs.  It is frustrating for him to not always be able to communicate his needs so it is important that his staff are attuned to this.  Rm’s parents, siblings and other family members visit on a regular basis and he very much enjoys their company.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

5 point incremental scale commencing at;

Point 1 – £21,883 per annum

Hours of Work:

36 hours per week based on a rota system that includes unsocial hours, evenings and weekends

Closing Date:

4pm – Friday 31st May 2019

Length of Contract:

Permanent

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Service Users

• The Support Worker will assist the child/  young person as directed by the Group Leaders/ Senior Support Workers
• The Support Worker will promote and participate in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for the child/ young person
• The Support Worker will set up activities and various items of apparatus for the child/ young person if required
• The Support Worker will follow the child/ young person’s risk assessment and report any concerns or incidents about the child/young person to their line manager.
• The Support Worker will supervise the child/ young person during the day/ night either at home or in school
• The Support Worker will assist the child/ young person with intimate care needs where required
• The Support Worker will ensure robust and detailed communication between key stakeholders involved in child / young person’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 child/ young person’s safety and that of colleagues and other professionals
• The Support Worker will ensure safeguarding policies are adhered to.
• 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
• 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 and light cooking 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 (GCSE)

Basic numeracy and literacy (English language) skills

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

(In the case of applicants who do not meet the qualification requirements of the post but have 1 years’ experience of care provision this criteria will be waived)

Qualification in Health & Social Care, Social Sciences

Application form

Experience

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

OR

1 years’ experience of care provision as stipulated above

Experience in education 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

Provision of personal care

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

Be flexible to work on a rota basis that includes unsocial hours, weekends

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

Benefits

• Starting on 20 days annual leave pro rata plus Camphill Community Glencraig recognises 12 statutory days
• Annual incremental pay increases on a 3 point salary scale
• Organisation Pension
• Occupational sick Pay Scheme (qualification period applies)
• Commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities

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