Lunchtime Support Worker – Day Services
Location: Wakefield, WF4 3JL
Salary: £6,227.52 per annum (£11.98 per hour)
Contract: Part Time, 10 hours per week (52 weeks per year)
Are you passionate and enthusiastic about providing high quality and person-centred support to young adults?
Do you want to work for a manager who values and supports you? If so, our client would love to hear from you!
The organisation are dedicated to providing an empowering, person-centred, and inclusive service for people to have fun, learn and engage in meaningful activities.
They provide educational and social support to children and adults with varying support needs. They provide education in their on-site SEND college and a social day care service.
The Role
They are looking to appoint caring, pro-active, and resilient team players to join their Day Service provision as a Lunchtime support worker.
As a Lunchtime support worker, you will provide high quality support and assist in promoting a nurturing and person-centred environment to a variety of their amazing students! This will include preparing for lunch break and supporting their students during their lunch in line with their dietary, fluid and any other support needs.
No two days will be the same and you will have opportunity to support their students to achieve their desired outcomes through effective support, meaningful activities and social interaction.
You will show a commitment to ensuring the organisation meets the high standards of support, education and training within its own quality assurance framework, as well as meeting the expectations and guidelines of the placing authorities and inspectorates.
You will join a committed and dedicated team and be part of the ‘hands on’ approach to running all services at Camphill. You will be highly rewarded with the pleasure of working alongside their students to strive for excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and work in accordance.
- To provide all elements of care and support as required, this includes personal care of both males and females.
- Predominantly, the support required is during the lunch period. The main focus of support will be facilitating, encouraging and supporting meal and service preparation for lunch time,
- supporting students in line with their dietary and fluid needs and ensuring the service is returned to a clean and functional environment following lunch.
- If required, to administer medication in accordance with Policies, Procedures and training.
- To follow and act upon Positive Behaviour Support and all relevant support plans, risk assessments, advice, guidance and educational targets.
- To contribute to students care plans and risk assessments, their reviews and implementation.
- To form professional and effective relationships and communication with students, their families (if appropriate) and external professionals.
- To create and provide a caring, safe and enriching atmosphere where each student can develop their skills and achieve their desired outcomes.
Skills and Qualifications
- QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care or a willingness to work towards.
- Minimum 6 months of personal or work experience in a similar role.
- Ability to support individuals with personal care needs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Caring and person-centred.
- Emotional resilience.
- Self-motivated and have the ability to use initiative.
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Free on-site Parking.
- Discounted lunch / food onsite.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Simply Health benefit, FREE Online 24/7 GP service for you AND your family + 24/7 Advice and counselling services.
- Simply Rewards – 100+ amazing rewards available to all members making it easier to keep your mind and body healthy.
- Free Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
- Death in Service benefit – AIG Registered Group Life Insurance.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Closing date: Thursday 29th August 2024.
For you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what they do.
This post is subject to the enhanced level DBS check