Job Description

Fairplay is looking to recruit enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team.

As a Team Member you will work alongside experienced colleagues to provide care and support to young people with additional needs and disabilities in a relaxed and caring environment.

Working hours will be given in advance on a rota basis and will include weekdays, weekends, evenings and occasional sleep-ins.

This position offers an opportunity to develop skills and undergo training, applicants should already hold or be working towards a Level 2 in Childcare, Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Fairplay offers free parking to all staff, casual dress and invites to company events. If applicants have any questions relevant to the post or would like to visit the Fairplay Centre to have a look round, please contact us on 01246 203963 or via email.

A full job description will be sent after initial applications via Indeed. If you have any questions or queries please email the Fairplay office using the listed address.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent

Salary: 12.21 to 12.75 per hour.

Responsibilities and Duties

Provide care and support to children and young people with a wide range of disabilities, including those with complex health care needs both in the wider community and the Fairplay centre. Liaise and work alongside other members of the Fairplay Team, volunteers and work experience students. To take responsibility for and delegate tasks appropriately to volunteers and work experience students and assistant workers. Attend appropriate training sessions relevant to the post including moving and handling, medication administration and positive behavioural support training. Comply with Safeguarding Children / Adults guidelines and have an understanding on how these are implemented. Participate in team meetings and regular supervision. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Comply with Health & Safety, Data Protection and Equality and diversity policies. Be available on evenings, weekends and school holidays. To be confident and competent in the administration of any medication via routes set out in a child / young person's care plan (specific training will be given for Buccal cavity, rectal and gastrostomy routes). To be able to plan a programme of activities that are specific to the needs of young people in your care and be confident in the delivery of these activities including running workshops. To be responsive to the needs of young people in your care at all times and be mindful and observant. To be able to provide dignified personal care To have the ability to cope in an emergency and appropriately manage a crisis situation calmly. To be able to risk assess activities undertaken by young people and make judgement calls. To be confident in the sole responsibility of a child or young person. To be a good team player but to be able to work under own initiative and make low level decisions without approval of line manager. Have an understanding of challenging behaviour and be able to confidently support young people through crisis and be able to use calming techniques. To be able to write support plans, reports and evaluations to a good standard and complete necessary paperwork. To be competent in managing a small petty cash / float system and be able to record transactions daily. To liaise with parents, carers and other professionals as appropriate. Carry out any other duties appropriate to the post as designated by the Fairplay Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
Additional Relevant Information

There is a probationary period of up to six months at the discretion of the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.21-12.75 per hour

Experience:

Care Assistant: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person