Job summary
Are you interested in a career in Guernsey within the Adult
Disability Team providing support to our service users?
The Adult Disability Service support people with learning
disabilities and autism in a variety of settings. These include residential
homes, supported living, outreach and day services. As a support worker,
depending on your skills and knowledge, you may be based in any one of these
teams
Your day will involve around helping people live an ordinary
life in their community, supporting personal care, promoting independent living
skills and providing emotional support using an active support model. You will be expected to work closely not only
with our service users but their family and friends, other professionals with
whom they may encounter and be a part.
No initial qualifications are needed to apply for this role.
However, there are opportunities to complete either NVQ level 3 or BTEC in
Positive Behaviour Support which will be discussed on your yearly appraisal
Working unsocial hours on a Saturday, Sunday or Public Holiday or on weekdays between 8pm and 6am will attracted payment at an enhanced rate as follows:
Monday to Friday 8:00pm 06:00am 40%
Saturday 40%
Sunday and Bank Holidays 80%
Main duties of the job
The post holder is a member of the adult disability service
that supports people with a learning disability. The post holder can be based
at the professor Shaw Community Centre and support a variety of settings
including residential homes, supported living, short break service and the
outreach team
About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate with senior staff and members of
the team in providing and maintaining a homely environment, and work in a
person centred way, respecting the rights and dignity of the individual.
To promote the well-being and general health of
service users, and report any change in the needs of service users to senior
staff.
To act as key worker to designated service
users. The key worker role will include tasks such as:-
Organising service users person centred plans,
this will involve writing a one[1]page profile
arranging a venue, invite list, contacting someone to chair the meeting and
distribute relevant paperwork.
Co-ordinating Health Action Plans and health
appointments where necessary.
Attending MDT and other appropriate meetings
when needed.
Liaising with family members and discussing
aspects of care and support.
Supporting senior staff to write and review care
and support plans/assessments.
Act as shift leader when allocated by manager,
this will include - allocating tasks to other staff members, organising
activities to be undertaken on shift.
To undertake a specific area of responsibility
as directed by manager including but not limited to:
Risk assessments
Co-ordinating the ordering and receiving of
medication
Rota management.
Supporting senior staff to run training
sessions.
Person centred care champion
Positive behaviour support champion.
Ergo training
To administer medication as described within the
Adult Disability Medication Policy.
To provide and assist service users, as stated
in their care plan, in all aspects of their personal care needs as required by
their condition, culture and wishes with sensitivity, respect and dignity.
To advocate on behalf of service users and
present accurate verbal, electronic and written reports as required.
To support and enable service users to attain
skills that maximise their potential, intellectually, socially and emotionally
using the active support model.
To participate and attend in activities that
promote health and wellbeing for example horse riding, gym and swimming
activities.
To support and accompany service users with
person centred social activities, holidays and activities that support personal
wellbeing using the active support model within the community and their home.
To assist and support service users in the use
of their personal monies.
To maintain the confidentiality of information
as required by policy.
To be aware of the Spiritual and cultural needs
of service users and support them to meet these needs.
To take positive steps to reduce risk, whilst
maximising service-users opportunities to gain broad life experiences.
To work in accordance with the States of
Guernsey and Service Policies, Procedures and Standards.
To carry out delegated appropriate
administrative duties.
To attend for duties at times stated on the Duty
Roster, and be aware this maybe changed at short notice dependant on service
user need. The post holder will undertake shift work that will include:- early
and late shifts sleep ins and night wakes
To accept redeployment, at times of staff
shortage etc. to any other area of the service and undertake duties as
delegated by the manager of the area.
To be familiar with the testing of the fire
alarm and fire evacuation procedure and be able to implement the procedure when
necessary.
To be aware and report any damage or repairs in
the area, which may cause injury or present a risk to individuals in the area.
To report any accident/incident to a senior
member of staff and complete an Incident Report.
To attend and contribute to training courses,
study days and other forms of training as required.
To participate in regular supervision, annual
appraisals and identify personal training needs.
To undertake such other duties as appropriate to
your responsibilities, grade and ability as directed by manager
To work in accordance with the HSC 20/20 vision.
To take all possible steps to safeguard policy
the welfare and safety of service-users, colleagues and self, in accordance
with Health and Safety at Work (General Ordinance, Guernsey 1987).
To follow appropriate moving and handling
techniques in the work area whilst maintaining health, safety and security of
others.
To identify any actual or potential risks
involved in working practice.
To comply with principles contained in the Data
Protection Law (Bailiwick of Guernsey 2001)
To ensure compliance with policies established
for the Health and Safety of the service users and staff.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To have a good level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Competent IT skills.
- To be friendly and approachable.
- An understanding of person centred care and support
- To have patience and empathy when supporting service users.
- An understanding of positive behavioural support.
- Medication competency
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 VQ Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent e.g. Level 3 BTEC Advanced Certificate in Positive Behavioural Support
- To hold a valid driving licence (this may be negotiated with the manager dependant on area.)
Desirable
- Approved programme of development at Diploma Level (Level 5 HE) or equivalent e.g. Level 4 BTEC Professional Certificate in Positive Behavioural Support
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
States of Guernsey
Address
Le Vauquiedor
St. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU