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Relief Support Worker Chesterfield

It’s a bargain-hunting, friend-meeting, few hours a week kind of job

Reference	CHE/REL/224
Salary	£7.05 (inc holiday pay)
Location	Hft Chesterfield
Job Type	Casual / Relief Worker
Hours	Various / Casual

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Overview

Having a cup of tea, chatting with people, going out for a coffee, going to the leisure centre. It sounds routine for most of us, and with your support others can enjoy the same everyday activities. Some people need support cooking and shopping while others help in bathing or dressing. We are looking for understanding, enthusiastic and motivated individuals, who can be supportive whilst allowing people to take responsibility for their own lives. Relevant life skills are just as important as work experience, as induction and training will be provided. You must be able to work shifts.

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Job Description

TERMS OF REFERENCE AND JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: RELIEF WORKER

RESPONSIBILITY TO: Asst Services Manager, Unit /Team /Community Manager or Senior Support Worker

SUPERVISION: Personal or group supervision fromAssistant Services Manager, Unit /Team /Community Manager or Senior Support Worker

PURPOSE OF JOB: Within the Hft Vision, Mission and values, Policy Guidelines to assist in the creation of an environment in which all individuals with learning disabilities receive the highest possible standards of accommodation and support. Provide temporary cover for periods of staff absences

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES to be carried out within the appropriate statutory, Hft and local guidelines:

Support for Individuals

To offer support to a service on a temporary basis to cover staff shortages
To offer the highest levels of support to individuals with learning disabilities at all times
To promote the well being and general health of individuals and help create surroundings in which individuals with learning disabilities feel secure
To contribute to the individual in his/her general development.
To encourage and support the personal, social, occupational and leisure development through the service and community
To provide emotional and practical support for individuals for everyday issues, and when faced with difficult decisions or experiences
To assist individuals with all aspects of their financial management as required, paying bills, benefit claims, purchasing clothes, presents etc
To support individuals with household work
Where required, to prompt or assist individuals in aspects of personal care with sensitivity, respect and dignity, as required by their condition, culture and wishes
When required, to undertake sleep-in duties or waking night duties on the premises
Accompany individuals on holiday

Communication

To understand the principals and systems of communication between individuals and their parents, relatives and friends
To start, reply and maintain contact with other professionals or agencies

Administration

To complete all records required
To know and work within relevant legislation, e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act
To prepare for and participate in the coaching and supervision process within Hft
To carry out appropriate general administrative duties

Generally

To have a duty to adhere to Hft’s health and safety policies, standards and guidelines at all times
To maintain the confidentiality of all information about individuals Hft business
To undertake such other duties as appropriate to your responsibilities, grade and ability

This job description will be reviewed annually

Person Specification

This is a ‘casual’ role for shift cover for staff holidays and training.Hft will give you an induction, support and training in the role of Relief Support Worker, but listed below are some key qualities that you should already have.

What you need to be a Relief Support Worker:

Must Have’s:

a good standard of written and spoken English
the ability to maintain records accurately
the ability to communicate effectively
numerical skills – in order to keep records and provide advice to people about their money
basic IT skills
the ability to support people in a respectful way and in line with Hft’s values
the ability to work on your own and as part of a team
self-motivation
patience, reliability and trustworthiness

Nice to Have’s:

an understanding of health and safety and hygiene issues in the home
an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
an ability to do household tasks
ability to drive

Benefits

Holidays - 10% Holiday Pay

Hours - Various

Pension - Hft operates a stakeholder pension which may be of interest to you.

Training - On the job coaching will be given. Other training will be provided as necessary.

Other - Your hourly rate of pay will include an additional element to cover your holiday entitlement.

Holidays - 10% Holiday Pay

Hours - Various

Pension - Hft operates a stakeholder pension which may be of interest to you.

Training - On the job coaching will be given. Other training will be provided as necessary.

Other - Your hourly rate of pay will include an additional element to cover your holiday entitlement.

Contact Details

Chesterfield Service:

Pinebank, 9 Abercrombie Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7LW

For further information or an informal chat about this post, please contact us on 01246 275349