This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone to make a real difference to the futures of young children and families in central and south-west Birmingham.

Liaising with referrers, you will work closely with families with children under the age of five, assessing their needs and matching them with our current volunteers and new volunteers that you will recruit, train, supervise and support.

You will undertake regular reviews with the families you are supporting and ensure information is accurately collated, recorded and input onto the relevant systems.

You will also be expected to network within the community, building beneficial relationships in the areas of Bartley Green, Quinton, Harborne, Edgbaston, Ladywood and Soho; acting as an ambassador for the Scheme. It is therefore important that you have knowledge and understanding of the demographics of the wards this role covers and the cultural backgrounds of the communities. 

You will also work alongside the Scheme Manager and the wider team, contributing to the effective day to day operation and development of the Scheme.

We are looking for someone with relevant experience (paid or voluntary), including experience of working with families, who has a good understanding of the voluntary sector, knowledge of safeguarding practices and legislation and knowledge of the roles of agencies in providing services for children and families. You must have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships across different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and be able to demonstrate empathy and understanding of the values and ethos of the scheme.

Due to the nature of the role, a DBS check will be required for the successful post holder. 

Closing date for applications: 25 April 2021 

Proposed interviews will take place the week commencing: 3 May 2021 

HomeStart Birmingham Central and South-West is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Applicants will be short-listed on the sole basis of their relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

To apply for this post can you please email us at: [email protected],org with your personal email address

COMMUNITY AND FAMILY PROJECT WORKER

Fixed Term Contract to May 2022 (1 year FTC)

Part Time (0.6 FTE) 24 hours per week, inc of breaks

Salary: £14,037 per annum  

As part of the wider Oasis family of hubs, Oasis Hub MediaCityUK works to provide integrated, high quality services that benefit the whole person and the whole community.  This is achieved by bringing together the Oasis ethos and values, local and national resources and expertise, and working together in and with local partners. 

An opportunity has arisen for a Community and Family Project Worker based in Salford.  This is a varied role, which encompasses a number of ongoing projects, based around mentoring, working with families to improve outcomes and help break disadvantageous cycles,

Under the supervision of the Hub Leader, the Community and Family Project Worker’s key responsibilities include:

• To facilitate the Healthy Schools Transition project as a liaison between the Hub, Oasis Academy MediaCityUK and feeder primary schools.
• To build positive and supportive working partnerships with the local community, delivering projects that address the wider socio-economic barriers.
• Provide additional pastoral support to families with complex needs
• Be responsible for the engagement, support and learning of families
• Research local family needs with a focus on parenting, health/wellbeing, participation and personal development.

This is very much a relationship and project building role, and the successful applicant will also need to demonstrate:

• A relevant qualification in Youth or Community Work (Level 3 or above) or relevant equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in a youth/community/education setting.
• Experience working with challenging behaviours and attitudes.
• Experience of community development as well as in 1 to 1 mentoring/counselling
• A flexible approach to managing a range of projects simultaneously.

Completed applications should be returned by Midday, Monday 12th April 2021.

Interviews will take place in Salford on Friday 23rd April 2021.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

About Soundabout:

Soundabout is a charity that uses music to empower and unlock the potential of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities. The charity leads the provision of training and delivery of music-centred approaches to working with people with severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties. We work across the UK in a variety of settings such as special schools, early years’ environments and care services.

At Soundabout, we believe that everybody deserves to have a voice. Rather than focusing on what people can’t do, we want to emphasize what they can do. We believe that people with severe and profound learning difficulties including autism should have a life full of expression, passion and enjoyment. To enable this to happen we aim to educate, support and empower through both empowering training and supporting those in our community. That’s why we use music to enable people with learning difficulties to express themselves, connect with others, and feel the warmth of music.

We have a small core office team and a growing body of freelance practitioners who are the creative, delivery force of our work.

Diversity and equal opportunities

Soundabout is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining diverse candidates, as it’s important that our team reflect the communities we serve at every level within the charity. We especially welcome applications from people from under-represented groups and are committed to making adjustments that would support you in applying for or carrying out the role. We are currently under-represented by disabled and neurodivergent people, people from under-represented minorities and from the LGBTQ community.

The Role

The role of the Family Support Co-ordinator is to build the knowledge, skills and confidence of families with profoundly disabled children to interact musically with their child to benefit their development, personal and social interactions and build family resilience, enhancing wellbeing and reducing isolation for parents/carers. A key part of the role will be to measure the longitudinal progress and development of children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities supported by Soundabout, to help the charity develop and improve our practice to ensure the best outcomes.

The Candidate:

You will be a warm, flexible and energetic team player with significant experience of working with families of profoundly disabled children and a commitment to reducing isolation for families and building support networks and connections. You may have an understanding of how music and sound can be used as a developmental tool and to build family cohesion and resilience. You are motivated by the opportunity to improve the lives of people with severe and profound learning disabilities and their families.

Key responsibilities

• To be the primary point of support for all families with children who have profound and severe learning difficulties and are part of Soundabout’s community; whether attending music-making sessions, participating in 1:1 support sessions with our music practitioners or as part of Soundabout’s Inclusive Choir and associated groups.
• To undertake family assessments to understand each child and family’s needs, strengths and challenges; baseline their child’s stage of development using Sounds of Intent model and other evaluative tools; introduce them to appropriate Soundabout family services and signpost to other opportunities and forms of support.
• To maintain regular contact with the families through ‘light touch’ support via telephone, email and zoom, as and when appropriate, and undertake annual re-assessments.

Specific duties:

• To create and distribute a welcome pack for all current and new families, highlighting the charity’s safeguarding and privacy policies, the charity’s broader services and signposting to other opportunities and supportive organisations.
• To measure the longitudinal progress and development of children and young people with severe learning difficulty (SLD) and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) supported by Soundabout and use the evaluation information to develop and improve Soundabout’s services.
• Maintain contact as required and agreed with each family through telephone/email/zoom/social media.
• Assess the needs, strengths and challenges of the child and family.
• Identify and agree with the child and family, the support and services they would like to access.
• Highlight the support available for siblings of disabled children and encourage their involvement in Soundabout’s community.
• Provide ongoing support and resources developed by Soundabout and relevant organisations.
• Developing a strong participant led voice for Soundabout.
• Collecting information and maintaining database for our families.
• Planning and organising appropriate family-focused events and finding appropriate partnerships.
• Play a central role in the Soundabout team and represent the voice of people with a learning disability and their family members within and outside of the organisation

Note

This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It is not meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes in legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time.

This is a full-time post, and is mainly home based. Weekend and evening work will be required.  

In recruiting for this role, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, in terms of education, socioeconomic background, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Person Specification

Essential

• Ability to communicate warmly, clearly and sensitively with families, children and young people
• Minimum of two years’ experience of working/volunteering in a supportive capacity with families
• Hands on experience of working/volunteering with children and young people with learning disabilities across age range 0-25 (not just managing a service). Minimum of two years’ experience in total
• Proven ability to maintain accurate family case records where outcomes are clearly defined
• Ability and commitment to assess need and signpost forms of support in line with best practice
• A clear understanding of, and the ability to practise within, appropriate professional boundaries, whilst maintaining an appropriate level of empathy and support
• Good report writing for assessment and funders
• Excellent IT skills- use of Office 365, Mailchimp, Survey Monkey
• Excellent organisational skills and a sharp eye for detail
• Understanding and commitment to upholding GDPR
• Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding policies and procedures
• Upholding Soundabout’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Desirable

• Experience of using Salesforce or similar CRM system
• Knowledge and understanding of Sounds of Intent Evaluation/other evaluative Frameworks
• Understanding effective interventions and awareness of organisations who can support the development and wellbeing of children with learning difficulties
• Able to attend team meeting in Littlemore office
• Ability to travel occasionally
• Good knowledge of other professional roles and expertise in the field of childhood learning difficulties disability

Do you want to make a real difference to older people in East London?  This is a wide-ranging, customer-facing role to support people with dementia who have just been diagnosed, and their carers, to live as well as they can.

We are looking for an experienced, empathetic Support  and Groups Worker who can use their existing skills and develop new ones working with customers on a one to one and groups basis as part of a small, forward thinking, professional team.

The role will involve supporting existing Zoom Groups, re-starting our face to face peer support sessions, outreach, and one to one contact with clients, including managing your own caseload.

Strong written and verbal communications skills are required, as well as the ability to use online conferencing programmes, and the confidence to work with people from very diverse backgrounds.

Applicants should submit a cv and covering letter explaining how they meet the person specification in the Job Description.

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families supports distressed children and their families through innovative therapeutic practice and research, training and promoting awareness of mental health issues. In April 2019, the Centre opened its new Centre of Excellence located in King’s Cross.

The Centre values diversity and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

The Senior Programme Manager role will lead on overseeing the evaluation and communications support to the wider Early Years Programme (EYP) clinical team, and manage a small team of three staff members. They will act as a liaison across the organisation; linking the EYP and Centre-wide functions around communication, policy, evaluation and innovation. The post-holder will lead on overseeing two large, high-profile national projects in the EYP: National Centre for Family Hubs; and Early Years in Mind digital learning network for childcare workers. More information regarding these projects can be found on the job description.

The Senior Programme Manager will oversee a national team of staff, with direct line management of a Programme Manager, a Programme Officer and a Communications and Network Officer. They will act as a liaison across the organisation and support the Deputies and Head of EYP to deliver the overall programme.

We are seeking a resilient, motivated, politically-aware, organised, creative, outward-looking individual, adept in managing projects and developing relationships. A strong interest in developing the family mental health and wellbeing field is essential, as well as experience of working with professionals from a variety of backgrounds, including mental health, education, local authorities and the voluntary sectors.

This role will be home-based/remote during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; thereafter at the Anna Freud Centre, 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH. Occasional travel will be required predominantly within the London area.

Please email Recruitment if you require assistance or experience difficulties in applying. Please note all our posts require candidates to have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of applying.

Contract duration

From April 2021 to March 2023.

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Wednesday 14 April 2021.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 16 April 2021.

Please note: due to volume of applications expected, we will be unable to notify unsuccessful candidates.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 April 2021.

How to apply

For more information about this role and to apply, please go to our vacancies page.

We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Creative Support is a national, expanding not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. Our services provide responsive and person centered care which is specific to the needs of the individual. The key to achieving this quality of support is by having a staff workforce that is hardworking and committed to ensuring the best possible quality of life and independence for those we provide this care for.

We require a person centred, passionate and motivated Senior Support Worker to work across two of our Autism Specific Services based in Bolton.  You will be required to provide direct support for service users with complex needs, autistic spectrum conditions and learning disabilities.

You will be warm, motivated, energetic, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  You will understand the needs of individuals with Autism and how to support staff working in these environments. You will be committed to developing creative approaches and solutions to difficulties in a positive and empathic way.  You will have a professional approach to work and our service users at all times and you will see yourself as an ambassador of the organisation you work in.  

You will be highly organised and interested in managing rotas and supervisions. You will oversee the enrolment and completion of training for staff, maintain accurate records for invoicing purposes and ensure that all service user records are an accurate reflection of the support provided.  You will understand the importance of working professionally and collaboratively with families and other professionals.  

You will have a person-centred approach in the support you provide to the tenants, and you will ensure this is implemented across the staff team with a focus on inclusion within the community, wellbeing and personal development. You will have experience and knowledge in Autism and approaches to supporting individuals on the Autistic Spectrum.

Prior experience working in a support worker role and of supervising staff is essential. You will need relevant qualifications such as an NVQ/QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or 3. We provide full, accredited training courses in areas such as understanding autism and communication approaches. 

Recruiting for a Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Service in Hertfordshire!

£20,135 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:
Specialist Support Workers are responsible for supporting people with learning disabilities and behavioural needs to live full lives, develop skills and maintain their wellbeing.

The Knebworth Supported Living Service will be a new home for one customer with learning disabilities and Autism, and we are looking to build a staff team with an excellent value base to support the customer to build their new life and develop their skills as an independent person

Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the customer to undertake a full timetable of preferred activities including sport and leisure activities,, attending community groups, visiting local amenities, and introducing them to new activities to expand their horizons and networks;
- Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in all aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating;
- Enabling the customer to keep up with the important people in their life and to meet new people with shared interests;
- Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs, and communicating with them in a person-centred way;
- Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties and frustrations, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches;
- Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure;
- Driving the customer to activities using the customer's vehicle, in rotation with the wider team;
- Communicating with family members and a range of other key stakeholders including social work, psychology and commissioning teams;
- Acting in accordance with the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the service including any statutory requirements;
- Consistently reviewing the customer's life goals and their progress towards achieving them, in partnership with them and those important to them;
- Supporting the customer with personal care;
- Reporting any observations relating to customer welfare;
- Maintaining records as required at the project;
- Participating in team meetings/reviews, support planning, risk management and the general development of the service;
- Undertaking any other duties as requested by management

As we have other support services locally, we may also require you to undertake support duties at other locations, subject to agreement at interview stage. As we have other support services locally, we may also require you to undertake support duties at other locations, subject to agreement at interview stage.

Person Specification:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities
- Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties

Desirable:
- Experience of facilitating creative activities for vulnerable adults

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support service involves dedicated members of staff giving one to one support, information and guidance to people with dementia or their carers and wider family or friends, to help people understand dementia, cope with day to day living with dementia and prepare for the future.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our vibrant, passionate, and friendly support service in Wakefield and Five Towns.

As a Dementia Support Worker you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.

You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, at service offices or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating peer support groups and other group activities.

Support Worker Requirements:

We are looking for an individual who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Wakefield and Five Towns
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 28 or 35 hours per week
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 (full time) £16,290.40 - £17,282.40 (part time) actual per annum depending on skills and experience

Closing Date: 15 April 2021
Interview Date: 29 and 30 April (via Zoom)

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Support Worker, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

Ref: 98157

 Front-line role working directly within our LGBT+ community events, forum and group support services.  You will have opportunity to develop, support & deliver community activities & events; design and administrate group programmes; facilitate & run group sessions & workshops, provide LGBT+ affirmative support & awareness raising; support & empower LGBT+ community members; promote, market & administer services & events; plus recruit, induct, support & supervise sessional staff & volunteers. This is an exciting job opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team at ELOP:a London based thriving community-led LGBT+ mental health & wellbeing charity offering a range of support, advice, information, counselling and group support services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) communities. 

Recruiting 6 x Support Workers to join our Learning Disabilities service based in Bexley!

GBP 22,561 per annum, 40 hours per week, 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Wadeville is a care home providing 24 hour care and support to people living with learning disabilities, mental health and physical disabilities across our registered & support living service. We are a 26 bedded service in London Borough of Bexley.
At Wadeville we strive to deliver the best possible care to the residents based on their individual needs. The residents and their families work closely with the management and local authority via regular meetings to help us put together person centred plans and ideas of what the residents would like whilst we support them.

Job Overview:

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

Key Responsibilities:

- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
- Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the Support Workers/ management
- Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
- Undertake personal care duties
- IT skills essential

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Recruiting a Waking Night Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Service in Hertfordshire!

GBP 20,135 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:

Waking Night Specialist Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.

Knebworth Supported Living Service will be a new home for one customer with learning disabilities and Autism, and we are looking to build a staff team with an excellent value base to support the customer to build their new life and develop their skills as an independent person

Key Responsibilities:

- Building a supportive, trusting relationship with the customer and creating a positive atmosphere
- Supporting the customer in their preferred night time routine, including personal care and promoting good sleep hygiene
- Supporting the customer to undertake activities in line with their preferences
- Ensuring the customer's safety and wellbeing at night, providing emotional and practical support and reassurance as needed
- Using positive behavioural support and Autism-specific approaches to manage any distress during night time hours
- Working proactively with other members of the team to meet the needs of the customer and handle administrative responsibilities
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with the customer within an attitude of 'positive risk taking
- Ensuring appropriate handovers between shifts and documenting night time activity, including any incidents
- Working in line with Look Ahead's lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Ad-hoc domestic / cleaning duties
- Working as part of a team with Look Ahead colleagues, the customer's family and external professionals
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
- Ability to adhere to Look Ahead's professional boundaries policy

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience

Desirable:

- Driving Licence

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Recruiting a Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Service in Newham!

GBP 22,500 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Stratford Road is a 24 hour support service, with 2 self-contained flats and 1 bungalow, for individuals with learning disabilities. The flats are tailored to customers' complex needs, containing bespoke features and technology that minimise risk. The service works with families and clinicians as part of the NHS Transforming Care Agenda which integrates individuals to the community, designs person centred support, promotes independence, skills and relationships to produce better quality of life.

Job Overview:
Specialist Behaviour Support Workers are responsible for the customer's emotional, psychological well being as well as providing support to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs. At Nimrod House, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

Key Responsibilities:

Behaviour Analysis:
- You are liable to observing and monitoring the customer's behaviours, the duration, the intensity, and the damage, as well as factors that may alleviate or trigger the behaviour
- You are responsible in planning appropriate intervention to modify and resolve the behaviour
- You require superb interpersonal and relationship skills and must have the capacity to handle psychologically behavioural changes
- You understand and collaborate with the different support organizations accessible in the community
- You exhibit a concrete basis in behavioural analysis
- You will have ability and skill to present and feedback to other professionals in a formal settings
- Reports possible cases of abuse, neglect or endangerment appropriately
- Actively participates in the reviewing and the designing behavioural interventions plans.
- Implements behaviour support plans
- Measures goals and objectives of behaviour support plans to ensure they are being met
- Communicates with parents and care managers in regard to customer's progress in the absence of management
- Analyses the behavioural interventions to determine their success
- Assists customers in identifying inappropriate behaviours and develop better behaviour alternatives.
- Assists newly recruited staff in facilitating behavioural interventions
- Maintains up to date accurate records of customer's, service being provided and behavioural data

Other Responsibilities:
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker.
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times.
- Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the support workers / management
- Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service.
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Behaviour that challenges and Diabetics
- Good IT skills
- Driver

Desirable:
- Experience with PBS Approach

For the full job description, please visit the Look Ahead website.

XLP is a youth work charity working to create positive futures for young people in inner London. We deliver holistic long-term work with young people aged 11- 25 in schools and estate communities. We believe positive, long term relationships can restore a young person’s trust in people, nurture the belief that things can change, and encourage them to set positive goals and work hard to achieve them.

Each borough we work in has a Senior Youth Worker who oversees the work in those communities. The Senior Youth Worker for Greenwich will coordinate and develop XLP’s work across the borough, with a particular focus on delivering face to face youth work in schools and community projects.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about creating positive futures for young people in Greenwich and understands the value of long term relationship
• Has at least three years’ experience delivering youth work ideally in an inner city environment
• Has strong youth engagement skills and be able to build rapport with young people quickly
• Has strong organisational and project management skills
• Is able to demonstrate success in building and managing external stakeholder relationships
• Is able to mobilise volunteers and/or students and know how to get the best out of those on a team
• Is able to demonstrate an ability to take initiative and lead others
• Has good oral and written communication skills and be familiar with relevant safeguarding processes and protocols
• Is competent in a range of IT including MS Office and video conferencing software

We are committed to providing ongoing training and support for all our staff in order for them to develop and thrive in their roles.

All XLP staff and volunteers have enhanced DBS disclosures and work within strict child protection guidelines.