Job summary
Are you an experienced Support Worker or Advanced Support Worker that is looking to progress in your career?
Would you like to gain qualifications, enjoy specialist training,havemore responsibility and earn more money?
Do you want to be part of Bs Dream Team?
This is an exciting opportunity to provide life-changing support to a young lady who will be transitioning from hospital to her new forever home in Bromsgrove. B is an amazing, young autistic woman with a wicked sense of humour, boundless energy, and with a genuine interest in and caring nature towards others.You will be supporting B to live a full and active life at home and in her local community.
We are looking for a team of multi-skilled Advanced Support Specialists who have significant experience of delivering support underpinned by PositiveBehaviouralSupport (PBS) principles. You will be required to provide trauma-informed support that follows structured clinical guidance, building on what currently works well for B. Experience of supporting people with Pathological Demand Avoidance would be advantageous, but in-depth training will be provided.
You will have access to a comprehensive programme of learning and development, including bespoke training from highly respected clinicians and a national NHS team ofbehaviouralspecialists, as well as access to accredited PBS Coach training.
Main duties of the job
B would like a staff team who are happy, caring, enthusiastic, bubbly and supportive. Every day will be different and B likes to keep busy with a range of activities. B loves drama and would like staff who are willing to get involved in drama and role play with her. It is important that you like animals as B loves her pets (a rabbit and a guinea pig)and will need some support to look after them. A good sense of humour is essential. B is really active and likes going to the gym, so needs staff who are active and energetic. B would love some staff who are good at cooking and able to share their skills. Being a talented singer, dancer or being able to play an instrument would also be a bonus.
You will have excellent observation skills and be responsive and sensitive to Bs emotions and subtle changes in Bs presentation.
You will contribute and work towards a psychologically safe environment for B, yourself, and your colleagues. You will be able to approach each day with a fresh, positive outlook. B requires consistent support from a team she trusts and feels safe with, so you must be committed and reliable.
About us
Community Integrated Care is one of theUKs largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enriching the lives of people with many different care needs. Its exciting and rewarding work, and were full of pride and passion for what we do.Since the early days, weve grown to provide many innovative and bespoke care services to thousands of people across England and Scotland. We want to provide support based on the principles of choice, dignity and respect. This resonates in our vision ofYour Life, Your Choiceand our strategyBest Lives Possible.We have strong values and were proud to pioneer new ways of delivering social care to stand out in our sector. In the past two years, we have won or made the shortlist for over 100 national and regional awards!We are alsofocusedon our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going the extra mile for the people we support and in return, we go the extra mile for them byinvesting in pay, recognition, wellbeing and continued professional and personal development.We will provide you with all the training, support and personal protective equipment you need in your role and will help you develop, should you decide you want to develop your career with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Service Delivery
Delivering care and support in line with co-produced plans, and establishing meaningful relationships with the
people we support and their loved ones, to truly understand their needs, and ensure they feel engaged, involved
and fulfilled.
To be the subject matter expert and continuity support for new business, taking a proactive lead in inital
assessments, settlement, and ongoing service delivery of a person supported ensuring continued evaluation,
adaptation of support, and continuous practice development as their needs evolve, ensuring positive outcomes
and the best experience possible as they adjust to changing environments.
To take the lead on monitoring and evaluating the health and behaviour needs of the people we support, being
a strong advocate for their needs, and working with the Clinical team, and the PBS Team where necessary, as
well as external professionals to ensure Health and Behaviour and Crisis Plans are reviewed and updated
regularly, keeping excellent records, and in line with policy and best practice.
To provide the best care and support possible, in accordance with a persons evolving support needs and
creating and regularly reviewing personalised support plans using specialist knowledge, gaining input from other
health and care professionals, families, and advocates so that peoples holistic needs are supported.
People
Support an environment where colleagues feel encouraged to reflect on their practices, and guide, support and
assess colleagues to promote continuous improvement and high levels of competency
To act as a role model and mentor to colleagues, by demonstrating excellent levels of practice and ensuring care
and support is tailored to the people we support.
Quality and Compliance
To ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of self, colleagues, and people supported by following the
appropriate policies and procedures and escalating any concerns, complaints or poor practice
Operational Excellence
To provide the best care and support possible, in accordance with a persons evolving support needs and creating
and regularly reviewing personalised support plans using specialist knowledge, gaining input from other health
and care professionals, families, and advocates so that peoples holistic needs are supported.
To provide the best care and support
possible, in accordance with a persons
evolving support needs and creating and
regularly reviewing personalised support
plans using specialist knowledge, gaining
input from other health and care
professionals, families, and advocates so
that peoples holistic needs are
supported.
Transformation and Growth
Delivering tailored, life-enhancing support in line with the organisations complex care service models, working
with the Clinical Team and other specialists to ensure that the needs of the people we support are met within a
comprehensive and robust framework.
To contribute to creating a culture of continuous improvement by working with the team to identify areas of
improvement in the day to day running of the service, delivery of care and support for the individuals that live
there, and the environment to reduce the person we support's reliance on paid support, improve their mental
and physical wellbeing, support them to live a happy, contented life with fewer interventions and positive
outcomes.
Continuously Embrace and evaluate new ways of working and improvements, to support the Service Leader to
identify good practice and challenge areas of support that could be improved to reduce the person we support's
reliance on paid support, improve their mental and physical wellbeing, support them to live a happy, contented
life with fewer interventions and positive outcomes.
Area Within a defined service or cluster of services which will be identified by the Intensity Scale. Travel is likely
to be a requirement of the role to support assessments and transitions.
Collaboration It is expected that the post holder will proactively engage with a team of supporting Business Partners,
Operational, and Support Services colleagues to ensure the right action and support can be delivered at
the right time but particularly with the Clinical Team, PBS Team, and external partners or multi-disciplinary
teams as required.
Budgets no budgetary responsibility
Knowledge
SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (Scotland) or Level
4 Diploma in Care (England)
Evidence of continuing professional development
Medication Level 3 training and ability to undertake
competency assessments for Support Workers
(desirable)
Training in:
o Trauma Informed Care
o Resilience
o Advanced Autism
o Sensory Integration
o Positive Behaviour Support
o Supine/Prone Restraint
o MCA+ DOLS *enhanced)
o Attachment Theory
o Relationship Based Care
o Training related to the diagnoses as
defined within the care and support plan
Experience
Experience of getting to know people individually and
ensuring their needs are met in a way that is caring, kind and
respectful.
Experience of working independently
Understanding of person centred support
Experience of working in complex care within a social or
health care setting (essential)
Experience of working with people with specific diagnoses as
defined within the care and support plan, or specified within
job advert
Working with MDT teams and participating in complex case
reviews for people supported
Working with people supported who present behaviours that
require intensive support planning and management to
ensure their safety and quality of life at all times
Proven track record of working in a health or social care
setting
Experience of working to CQC/CI regulations and inspection process
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Service Delivery
Delivering care and support in line with co-produced plans, and establishing meaningful relationships with the
people we support and their loved ones, to truly understand their needs, and ensure they feel engaged, involved
and fulfilled.
To be the subject matter expert and continuity support for new business, taking a proactive lead in inital
assessments, settlement, and ongoing service delivery of a person supported ensuring continued evaluation,
adaptation of support, and continuous practice development as their needs evolve, ensuring positive outcomes
and the best experience possible as they adjust to changing environments.
To take the lead on monitoring and evaluating the health and behaviour needs of the people we support, being
a strong advocate for their needs, and working with the Clinical team, and the PBS Team where necessary, as
well as external professionals to ensure Health and Behaviour and Crisis Plans are reviewed and updated
regularly, keeping excellent records, and in line with policy and best practice.
To provide the best care and support possible, in accordance with a persons evolving support needs and
creating and regularly reviewing personalised support plans using specialist knowledge, gaining input from other
health and care professionals, families, and advocates so that peoples holistic needs are supported.
People
Support an environment where colleagues feel encouraged to reflect on their practices, and guide, support and
assess colleagues to promote continuous improvement and high levels of competency
To act as a role model and mentor to colleagues, by demonstrating excellent levels of practice and ensuring care
and support is tailored to the people we support.
Quality and Compliance
To ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of self, colleagues, and people supported by following the
appropriate policies and procedures and escalating any concerns, complaints or poor practice
Operational Excellence
To provide the best care and support possible, in accordance with a persons evolving support needs and creating
and regularly reviewing personalised support plans using specialist knowledge, gaining input from other health
and care professionals, families, and advocates so that peoples holistic needs are supported.
To provide the best care and support
possible, in accordance with a persons
evolving support needs and creating and
regularly reviewing personalised support
plans using specialist knowledge, gaining
input from other health and care
professionals, families, and advocates so
that peoples holistic needs are
supported.
Transformation and Growth
Delivering tailored, life-enhancing support in line with the organisations complex care service models, working
with the Clinical Team and other specialists to ensure that the needs of the people we support are met within a
comprehensive and robust framework.
To contribute to creating a culture of continuous improvement by working with the team to identify areas of
improvement in the day to day running of the service, delivery of care and support for the individuals that live
there, and the environment to reduce the person we support's reliance on paid support, improve their mental
and physical wellbeing, support them to live a happy, contented life with fewer interventions and positive
outcomes.
Continuously Embrace and evaluate new ways of working and improvements, to support the Service Leader to
identify good practice and challenge areas of support that could be improved to reduce the person we support's
reliance on paid support, improve their mental and physical wellbeing, support them to live a happy, contented
life with fewer interventions and positive outcomes.
Area Within a defined service or cluster of services which will be identified by the Intensity Scale. Travel is likely
to be a requirement of the role to support assessments and transitions.
Collaboration It is expected that the post holder will proactively engage with a team of supporting Business Partners,
Operational, and Support Services colleagues to ensure the right action and support can be delivered at
the right time but particularly with the Clinical Team, PBS Team, and external partners or multi-disciplinary
teams as required.
Budgets no budgetary responsibility
Knowledge
SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (Scotland) or Level
4 Diploma in Care (England)
Evidence of continuing professional development
Medication Level 3 training and ability to undertake
competency assessments for Support Workers
(desirable)
Training in:
o Trauma Informed Care
o Resilience
o Advanced Autism
o Sensory Integration
o Positive Behaviour Support
o Supine/Prone Restraint
o MCA+ DOLS *enhanced)
o Attachment Theory
o Relationship Based Care
o Training related to the diagnoses as
defined within the care and support plan
Experience
Experience of getting to know people individually and
ensuring their needs are met in a way that is caring, kind and
respectful.
Experience of working independently
Understanding of person centred support
Experience of working in complex care within a social or
health care setting (essential)
Experience of working with people with specific diagnoses as
defined within the care and support plan, or specified within
job advert
Working with MDT teams and participating in complex case
reviews for people supported
Working with people supported who present behaviours that
require intensive support planning and management to
ensure their safety and quality of life at all times
Proven track record of working in a health or social care
setting
Experience of working to CQC/CI regulations and inspection process
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (Scotland) or Level
- 4
- Diploma in Care (England) Evidence of continuing professional development
- Training in:
- o Trauma Informed Care
- o Resilience
- o Advanced Autism
- o Sensory Integration
- o Positive Behaviour Support
- o Supine/Prone Restraint
- o MCA+ DOLS *enhanced)
- o Attachment Theory
- o Relationship Based Care
- o Training related to the diagnoses as
- defined within the care and support plan
Desirable
- Medication Level 3 training and ability to undertake
- competency assessments for Support Workers
- (desirable)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (Scotland) or Level
- 4
- Diploma in Care (England) Evidence of continuing professional development
- Training in:
- o Trauma Informed Care
- o Resilience
- o Advanced Autism
- o Sensory Integration
- o Positive Behaviour Support
- o Supine/Prone Restraint
- o MCA+ DOLS *enhanced)
- o Attachment Theory
- o Relationship Based Care
- o Training related to the diagnoses as
- defined within the care and support plan
Desirable
- Medication Level 3 training and ability to undertake
- competency assessments for Support Workers
- (desirable)
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.
