Job Description

well-maintained

Job Overview

To work as a member of the team in the provision of crisis care and support services for children and young people who may display challenging behaviours.

Duties

Support:

Assist the leadership team in the implementation of the philosophies and policies of the organisation. Assist the leadership team in ensuring that each young person has their needs met through effective assessment and care planning. Review and monitor care plans/contribute to review reports as directed. Support and participate in young people's social, life-long learning plans and recreational activities in line with care plans, trips out and holidays. Act as a key worker where necessary to specified individual young persons, taking on responsibility for specified areas of care and support. This includes ensuring all medical needs are met and supporting the young person to advocate his/her own needs and wishes. Facilitate and support young people in decision-making. Promote choice and involvement. Ensure all Staff Members work in a way that demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the rights of people with emotional & challenging behaviour and/or learning difficulties. Consistently apply strategies developed in response to challenging behaviours and contribute to the review and development of any such strategies. Encourage young people to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene. Record information about young people and ensure good communication with Staff Members. Once trained, administer medication (if applicable) in accordance with Company policies and procedures, and ensure that medical emergencies are dealt with appropriately. Adhere to the Company's medication policy at all times. Ensure that young people's personal property and clothing are maintained to a high standard and that any additional needs are reported to the leadership team. Promote good practice in the team in accordance with the home's SOP and in line with all Company policies and procedures. Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with young people's personal and financial affairs.
Communication:

Complete an in-depth handover with staff at the beginning of every shift. Participate in Staff and young peoples' meetings as and when required. Maintain appropriate records as directed.
Training and Development:

Maintain professional knowledge and competence. Attend all designated training days/courses, on or off-site, as and when required. You must commit to monthly formal supervision and bring agender items to discuss
Health & Safety:

Report immediately to the manager, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a young person, colleague, self or another. Understand, and ensure the implementation of Fairview Care and Support's Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures. Follow, undertake and update risk assessments. Report to the Deputy/Registered Managers and Maintenance, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard following daily maintenance check. Promote safe working practice within Fairview Care and Support.
General:

Assisting the Manager on duty to maintain the petty cash records in line with Company policies and procedures. Carry out daily records as directed when on shift. Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required. Promote and ensure the good reputation of Fairview Care and Support and sign to all policies and procedure that relate to the organisation. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties as stated in the confidentiality policy and Data protection policy. Ensure the security of Fairview Care and Support's motorhome is maintained at all times. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales. Ensure the children's living space is cleaned and well-maintained throughout your shift. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

Skills

Proven ability to work on own initiative. Hold a Level 5 or working towards a Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent. Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to people with emotional & challenging behaviours & learning difficulties. A commitment to a service which provides support to vulnerable individuals, and which is respectful and according to the individual's wishes. Good communication skills - written and verbal. Ability to communicate effectively with young people, colleagues, family members and other professionals. Commitment to training and self-development Car driver, willing to use own car as required and ability to use company vehicle / drive motorhome where applicable. To complete shift work which includes sleep in duties It is essential that you are able to work well as part of a team and on an individual basis and due to regulations requiring workers to be older than the children they are working with, you will need to be aged 21 years or over. Commitment to the aims & objectives of Fairview Care and Support; Self-motivation and flexibility; Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities; A commitment to undertake training and development as required; Honesty, reliability and trustworthiness; Commitment to Equality & Diversity as part of your role. Flexible and innovative approach to working Knowledge of care planning systems Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person