Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Workers - Full and Part Time roles available

We are a community of friendly and welcoming Residents, Day Students, International Volunteers, Local Volunteers, Employees, and not forgetting the animals we have on site. Our animals enjoy visits from our Residents and Students in their free time and as we are overlooking the Safari Park you may even spot a giraffe or 2! Now how many people can say they go to work and see Giraffes?!

OUR VISION:

We are committed to sustaining, nurturing, and developing our vibrant Camphill Community. A place where everyone has the opportunity to live, work and grow together and realise their fullest potential.

Camphill Blair Drummond is a unique home from home environment for people with learning difficulties. Our Residents and Day Students take part in daily activities where they can develop their skills and interests whilst making lasting friendships. You’ll soon discover working at Camphill Blair Drummond that no 2 days are ever the same and you will always leave with a smile on your face.

Due to enhanced funding, we currently have vacancies for Residential Support Workers. We are currently looking to increase our numbers of Residential Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care and support across a range of living situations.

Hours of work are 40 per week, worked over seven days on a shift pattern basis. Part time hours are available. Some sleepover shifts may be required.

Salary: Full Time £24,9860.00 per annum (Part Time Pro Rata)

Holidays: 31 days holiday each year rising to a maximum of 36 on incremental periods

Pension: Sector Leading 10% employer pension contribution

Sleepover: Additional Payment for Sleepover, which could add an extra £3000 to salary per annum

Benefits:

Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Discount Benefit Platform

Learning and Development Opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Non-contributory EAP Scheme

PVG paid for by Organisation.

JOB PURPOSE

To support and provide high quality, person centred care, to residents or students across a range of supported living situations.

Supporting the Camphill Ethos is a key element of the role to ensure that Camphill Blair Drummond maintains its role as a leader in care provision and that the people who live and work in our community can develop in a therapeutic social environment.

MAIN DUTIES

Major Tasks

· To provide, and support International Volunteers in the provision of, high quality person centred care and support for all residents or students in a house or houses.

· In conjunction with the Residential Service Coordinator, to ensure the safety and welfare of all living and working in a household.

· To assist the Residential Service Coordinator with the co-ordination of daily living arrangements, including cultural and spiritual life.

· To ensure that all aspects of care and support provided in a household comply with National Care Standards, and those standards, policies and procedures agreed by Camphill Blair Drummond, and reflect best professional practice.

· To assist the Residential Service Coordinator with management of the finances of the household and in line with there needs, to assist residents or students in the handling of their money.

· In conjunction with the Residential Service Coordinator to provide support and advice to International Volunteers as appropriate.

Safety, Welfare, and Quality of Life

· Actively encourage and supporting inclusion into wider community networks and facilities, to the benefit of the resident or student.

· To provide personal care in a sensitive manner, upholding the dignity of the individual at all times.

· Liaise with parents and carers, and other professionals as required, in agreement with the Residential Service Coordinator.

· To contribute to the production and review of personal plans / support plans for individual residents or students, and ensure all records are kept up to date and current under the guidance of the Residential Service Coordinator and to attend residents’ reviews when Residential Service Coordinator unavailable.

· Ensure that matters of health and safety are accorded the highest priority and that all requirements in terms of law and Council policy are met.

· To act in accordance with the Scottish Social Services Council, Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers.

Support and Co-ordination of Daily Living Arrangements

· Encourage and support the residents and students to participate in the recreational, cultural and spiritual activities are available within the household and such activities outside the household, both in CBD and in the locality.

· Contribute to the effective running of the household by carrying out the agreed daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, tidying etc.

· Leading by example and good role modelling

· According the health and safety of residents, students, and International Volunteers, the highest priority at all times and ensuring that the procedures agreed for ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and medical requirements, including the administration of medication are known and adhered to. To attend and complete in-house medication training.

· To maintain the confidentiality of information relating to residents, students, International Volunteers and staff, and to comply with all rights of our residents and students at all times.

· Monitor sensitively the actions of any person who may pose a risk to another and in consultation with the Residential Service Coordinator or member of the management group, taking appropriate action in line with Community policies and procedures when the need arises.

· Operating efficiently and effectively the policies and procedures which have been agreed by Camphill Blair Drummond, in keeping with the Camphill ethos and best practice.

Financial Responsibilities

· Purchase household items as agreed with the Residential Service Coordinator keeping the necessary records of expenditure.

· In agreement with the Residential Service Coordinator order supplies of food, toiletries, cleaning materials and other daily necessities as required.

· Ensure the administration process is followed with regards to residents’ personal finances.

Support and Supervision

· Meeting with the Residential Service Coordinator regularly on an individual basis to review progress with tasks, and training and other professional needs, as indicated in policy and procedures for support and supervision.

· To seek guidance and advice as appropriate from the Residential Service Coordinator on matters pertaining to daily living arrangements and the care and support of residents or tenants.

· To demonstrate duties to new starters & to provide general supervision to less experienced staff

Training and Meetings

To participate in training and courses as required, and community meetings as notified.

General Responsibilities

To be able to provide flexibly other duties and tasks appropriate to meeting the needs of residents living in or students receiving day support in Camphill Blair Drummond.

Cultural Life

To assist in supporting the cultural life of Camphill Blair Drummond.

QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable:

· A social care or equivalent qualification (eg SVQ in Social Care level 3 or above) or be willing to work towards SVQ Level 3

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

· Knowledge of the factors involved in providing services for adults with disabilities

· An understanding of the essentials of support planning and review

· An understanding of the essential elements of providing a safe and caring environment

· An understanding of person centred approaches to providing care and support

· An awareness of the legislative and organisational context i.e. Social Work, Care Inspectorate and Health Services etc.

· Awareness of supporting people with disabilities in a home care, day care, residential, health or education setting.

Desirable:

· Good Knowledge of Adult Support & Protection Act

· Experience of the voluntary sector.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential:

· Ability to motivate and support others as part of a team

· Good organisational skills

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

· Ability to foster the creation of a warm and caring atmosphere within a household

· Able to make decisions where appropriate, and seek advice

· Ability to work without supervision

· Ability to step in for Residential Service Coordinator if required

· Compassionate and supportive of the aims of a Community with particular spiritual beliefs, seeking to serve residents & students with learning disabilities

· Able and willing to take the initiative when necessary

· Friendly and outgoing

· Sensitive, and supportive

· Flexible in approach

· Articulate

· Able to absorb new concepts quickly and to adapt to changing circumstances

· Able to work as part of a team

Desirable:

· Driving license and willingness to drive CBD vehicles if required.

This job description is open to the review by Camphill Blair Drummond at any time.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RESSW0524