Hft is a National Charity using person-centred approaches to support people with Learning Disabilities. We require enthusiastic and motivated individuals to provide support and care in all aspects of people’s lives.
You will help with anything from personal care to community activities. Experience is preferred, although not essential as personal qualities are just as important and full training will be given.
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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 from Assistant 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
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
- an understanding of health and safety and hygiene issues in the home
Nice to Have’s:
- an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
- an ability to do household tasks
- ability to Drive
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.
Devon Service - Rivendell, Kings court Kingsteignton.
Woodway Street, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 0NE
If you would like an informal chat about this post, or you would like any more information, please contact us on 01626 853943.
