POSITION: Enabler / Support WorkerRATE OF PAY:Weekdays £15/hrWeekends £16/hrBank Holidays Time and a halfLOCATION: Cullompton DevonROLE SUMMARYA supportive and engaging Enabler / Support Worker is required for a 12 year old boy living at home with his family in Cullompton Devon. He is the youngest of five siblings and the household is active with two dogs and several cats.He enjoys online gaming especially Roblox and is looking for someone who can connect with him on a peer like level similar to an older sibling. He has a therapy dog and enjoys activities related to the dog’s training. He also uses powerchairs in the community and requires some support with food preparation and eating.This role focuses on enabling him to engage fully in daily life supporting both learning and therapy and sharing his interests while promoting independence. No prior care experience is required as training will be provided. What matters most is enthusiasm dependability and the ability to build a positive and supportive relationship.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the client during tutoring and therapy sessionsPrepare food and assist with eating as neededJoin in with gaming and leisure activities encouraging his interestsAssist with the training and care of his therapy dogAccompany him on outings and community activities using powerchairsPromote independence and social participationWork flexibly alongside the family and wider support teamMaintain clear and accurate records as requiredRespect household routines and family preferencesOTHER DUTIESAttend mandatory and specialist training to maintain required competenciesParticipate in staff meetings supervision and reflective practice sessionsComplete all documentation accurately and promptlyUse electronic systems appropriately such as records and emailKeep an accurate record of hours workedProvide feedback to the family or representatives regarding progress or concernsFollow household rules guidelines and care protocolsCarry out light domestic tasks related to the client’s care such as cleaning equipment or preparing suppliesMaintain confidentiality and professional standards at all timesPERSON SPECIFICATIONEssential Knowledge and Skills:Enthusiasm patience and reliabilityGood communication skills and ability to work as part of a teamWillingness to learn and undertake trainingComfortable in a lively family home with petsDesirable Knowledge and Skills:Shared interests in gaming and technologyExperience supporting children or young peopleDriving licencePersonal Attributes:Friendly and approachable able to build rapport in an older sibling styleFlexible and adaptable to changing needsProfessional and respectful with clear boundariesEmpathetic kind and non judgmentalEssential Requirements:Enhanced DBS check funded by employer and DBS Update Service registrationRight to work in the UKFull training supervision and ongoing support will be provided. Candidates will be recruited and shortlisted by Nurse Seekers.....Read more...
Principal Duties:
1. Learn how to assist and enable clients to achieve daily living activities, which could include, but is not exhaustive:
Maintaining personal hygiene and appearance
Ensuring intake of drinks, fluids and food is documented accurately and when necessary, assist in feeding and drinking and making dietary decisions
Achieving optimum mobility and physical comfort using all available equipment and manual handling techniques where appropriate
Maintaining privacy and dignity
Maintaining independence and identity
Prevention of pressure area damage through good nursing care
Contributing to effective palliative care
Maintaining tidiness and cleanliness within the physical environment
2. Learn how to undertake tasks as detailed and prescribed in a service user’s care/support plan.
3. Develop skills in using innovative methods to support and encourage service users to participate in meaningful activities, new experiences and opportunities which will meet their individual needs (physical, emotional, social and spiritual) and promote good health.
4. Learn how to be responsible for providing physical and personal care to service users, taking into account their basic and acute emotional needs.
5. Learn how to keep accurate, daily records as required (both electronically and manually).
6. Learn how care providers work in cooperation with members of multidisciplinary health teams in order to maximise opportunities for service user therapeutic care.
7. Learn how to provide effective social care support to the people of Rochdale in line with the Care Act, including:
Developing a relationship with individuals and their families/circles of support
Using a range of personalised and person-centred approaches to understand what people need
Developing a support plan and carrying out a personalised review
Exploring flexible and creative support opportunities within the local community
Developing skills in researching information to provide advice, support and guidance
8. To adhere to all statutory requirements and good practices as laid down by all authorities involved.Training:Adult Care Worker Level 2.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Progression offered to the right candidate.Employer Description:Rochdale Council builds success and prosperity with our citizens and partners, whilst protecting our vulnerable people.Working Hours :37-hours per week - Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Proud,Pioneering + Open,Committed to gaining Skills,Passionate....Read more...
At Change Grow Live Leamington Spa, as a Recovery Worker Apprentice, you will be working towards the Adult Care Level 2 apprenticeship, over the duration of 18 months, alongside your daily roles and responsibilities.
The post holder will work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team at the service named above to deliver high quality provision by:
- Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey;- Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral;- Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community;- Promoting carer, service user and community involvement;- Providing advocacy for access to partnership services;- Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self determination.
Your daily roles and responsibilities will include;
- Support the recovery team in engaging people who have substance misuse problems and providing them with advice, support and recovery focused interventions to support their recovery and primary health care needs.- Over time and with training, build therapeutic relationships and deliver a tailor-made package of care including: Recognised psycho-social interventions; 1to1 key work, POD and group work; Harm minimisation and brief interventions.- Participate in service user assessments and learn to develop individual recovery plans that clearly identify how achieving each goal will enable progression in addressing substance use and re/integrating into the community.- Work with the team on developing CGL’s links with local recovery groups / mutual aid groups.- Learn how other team members’ work, such as prescribing clinicians, nurses and psychologists.- Learn about the process of developing ‘recovery resources’ and accessing peer and mutual support groups so that you can support service users in developing their own recovery strategies.- To participate in the smooth running of the service, by contributing to tasks such as reception and administrative tasks as required.- Learn about harm minimisation, in particular blood borne viruses and overdose prevention, so that you can explain the strategies to other people.
Change Grow Live offer some fantastic benefits which include;
- Health Checks- Help paying for childcare- Cycle to work scheme- Food intolerance and allergy testing- Gym flex- Life insurance- Will Writing Service- Employee assistance programme
Please note that before employment can commence an enhanced DBS check will need to be carried out.Training Outcome:On going training and development.Employer Description:CGL is a health and social care charity working with individuals, families and communities across England and Wales that are affected by drugs, alcohol, crime, homelessness, domestic abuse, and antisocial behaviour. Their projects, delivered in communities and prisons, encourage and empower people to regain control of their lives and motivate them to tackle their problems.Working Hours :37.5 hours a week - exact shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
You will provide high quality, positive care for children through social, emotional, educational and practical interaction, nurturing and guidance.
You will follow the policies and procedures and comply with the Children Act (2006), Health and Safety legislation and within the requirements of Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage, including ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
You will ensure the children are kept safe, are well, and that Child Protection Procedures are followed.
You will implement the key worker system to address the individual needs of each child, their family and carers.
You will have an awareness of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice Undertake observation and assessment of children’s learning and development, helping ensure records are kept up-to-date, of a high standard and shared effectively.
Partner with parents/carers to keep them informed of their child’s day and progress.
Organise, maintain and ensure a clean, tidy, hygienic, safe, child-friendly environment.
Plan, prepare and supervise activities such as arts and craft, cooking, reading, music, outdoor and physical activities both indoors and out.
Clean and maintain toys and equipment in a safe manner.
Feed babies and young children ensuring their nutritional needs are met, complying with Food Safety Regulations.
Change nappies and support children with potty training and toileting.
Help children to learn social, emotional, numeracy, language and practical skills.
Work with staff within the nursery to provide a high quality nursery service.
Work with outside professional bodies and agencies as appropriate.
Implement the daily routine of the nursery.
Participate in meetings.
Follow the nursery’s practices, processes and procedures. E.g. positive behaviour management techniques.
Learn about developments in childcare and undertake training as required.
Ensure the health and safety of colleagues and children, complying with all Health and Safety requirements.
Treats everyone with dignity and respect in line with current equality legislation.
Undertake other duties as required.
Training:At the nursery with a mixture of online and in person learning.Training Outcome:On completion of this apprenticeship, you may be able to progress into a Nursery Practitioner role.Employer Description:People are at the heart of what we are and do.
The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.
We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.
Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.
The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens.Working Hours :The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 07.30-18.00, and shifts will be between those times.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
