This post holder will join a small care team based in Northampton, supporting A, a 16-year-old girl who sustained a brain injury and has a learning disability. A presents with the mental capacity of a 3-year-old and currently lives at home with her family. She is continuing her rehabilitation journey with the support of a dedicated team of three support workers and ongoing therapy input.
The employer for this post is the Deputy acting on behalf of A.
Location:
Northampton
Hours of Work:
15 -24 hours
Competitive rates of pay depending on experience. With enhancements for bank holidays
- Experience in care and support of children/young people with a disability
- Experience in brain injury/learning disability
- Experience of working with therapists in a rehabilitation setting
- Experience of community access
- Experience liaising with families and the case management team
- Computer-literate and contactable by e-mail
- Ability to maintain clear and concise records
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility in approach to care
- Ability to act on own initiative
- Great sense of humour and patience
- Clean driving license
- Flexibility to travel with the client
- Experience in care and support of children/young people with disabilities
- Being on the DBS update service is desirble
Qualifications
- Willingness to undertake further training
- NVQ level 2,3, or 4 Health & Social Care Children & Young People (Desirable)
Direct work with Client
- To provide support during personal care tasks.
- Supporting A to attend school and therapy appointments.
- Implement and monitor therapy guidelines provided by the treating team.
- Monitor diary arrangements and support A in organisation and structure.
- Maintain the home in accordance with A’s needs (including cooking, cleaning, shopping).
- Support and encourage activities to assist with ongoing rehabilitation and learning.
- Support ongoing relationships with family members and friends.
- Promoting purposeful and safe leisure time, both at home and in the community.
- Monitor all health care needs specific to A.
- Assist with planning and organisation of daily tasks and non-routine activities.
- Provide companionship and reassurance, building confidence and self-esteem.
- Ensure documentation and monitoring sheets are correctly recorded and filed.
- Ensure the communication book and daily record are completed.
- Oversee and ensure A’s well-being, safety, and happiness.
- Participate in the smooth running of the household, completing domestic chores as required.
- Empower A in all aspects of her life.
- Liaise with the Case Manager about general progress and any incidents or concerns
- Monitor support worker float and maintain accurate financial records.
Team Leader – Additional responsibilities
- To manage the client rota, including staff leave.
- To support new staff during their probationary period e.g. shadowing
- To ensure staff training and safeguarding competencies are up to date with the support of the support manager
- Ensure care plan, therapy guidelines, and risk assessments are up to date and reviewed regularly with the support of the case management team
- To respond to and manage any incidents and refer to the case manager when required.
- To coordinate and support the staff team daily.
- To oversee the client float and ensure records are sent to the case management team at the end of each month.
- To disseminate any changes promptly and accurately in clinical care delivery to the rest of the team.
- To monitor all clinical care needs and liaise with the treating team and case manager
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 15 – 24 per week
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