Recruitment for Guide/Communicators. Locations: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, Lanarkshire and Ayrshire.
Background
Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with adults living with dual sensory impairment. Our ambitions are high for members and we are therefore at the cutting edge of finding ways to support people to lead their most meaningful life.
Deafblindness can be a devastating condition that can make daily life extremely challenging and as a result, many dual sensory impaired people become isolated. Our services can make a vital difference to their lives; enabling people to regain confidence, gain vital communication skills and re-establish social connections.
Summary of Service:
Working with vulnerable adults as a Guide Communicator in our services you will enable the people you are working with to live as full and independent a life as possible. Assisting them in everyday tasks, opportunities and choices giving them as much control as possible over their own life.
Job Purpose:
As a Guide Communicator you will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of staff to support the Service User in meeting their needs and expectations. You will also be required to work on a 1:1 basis in lone worker situations to support service users within their own homes and/or participate in their chosen activities and interests. You will be committed to lifelong support and willing to undertake personal care tasks required.
Key Responsibilities
1. At all times, act as the eyes and ears of the deafblind person, relaying what is seen and heard.
2. Serve as a guide to the deafblind person, escorting them outside the home to the destination of their choice.
3. Identify and meet individual service user needs in practice.
4. Respect and maintain the deafblind person’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
5. Make phone calls, write letters or complete forms on the deafblind person’s behalf.
6. Attend planning/evaluation meetings with deafblind people, Operations manager and funding agencies.
7. Set and demonstrate good standards of work practice.
8. Work as part of a team in the delivery of a high-quality service for service users.
9. Maintain proper record-keeping, including recording incidents and complaints.
10. Comply with the Scottish Social Services Council’s Code of Practice for Social Care Workers.
Education/Qualifications
1. Must be in a position to gain qualification as determined by the SSSC for registration.
2. Evidence of a desire to work in a support role.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of current statutory requirements and SSSC Codes of Practice.
Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to work with stakeholders including colleagues, families and external colleagues.
2. Ability to give clear and concise verbal and written reports.
3. Ability to manage and maintain accurate records.
4. Ability to assess and manage risk.
5. Ability to problem solve and think creatively.
6. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
7. IT skills i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel.
Additional Requirements
1. A commitment to complete all agreed mandatory and service specific training and development within 1 year.
2. Hold a full driving licence.
3. Ability to communicate through signing.
Holidays: 29 days annual leave inclusive of 8 statutory days (pro-rata for part time).
Probationary period: 6 months.
Please email hr@dbscotland.org.uk for an application pack.
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