Duties & Responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
* Encourage and support the residents to maintain a clean, tidy and welcoming living environment.
* Where appropriate, support the residents to do their own laundry and look after their clothing so they have suitable and clean clothing to wear.
* Plan, shop and prepare healthy, balanced and nutritious meals alongside the residents, taking into account their choices and wishes.
* Support the residents to maintain health and well-being by assisting them to arrange and attend medical appointments including annual health checks, chiropody, dentist and optician.
* Support and encourage residents to maintain an active and supportive social life, taking into account individual choices and wishes.
* Access training, education, meaningful day/evening activities and community resources.
* Maintain family contact and support residents to be part of the community.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Reasonable general education (evidence of numeracy and literacy).
* Minimum Level 3 Diploma (or working towards), preferred Level 5 in Health and Social care, or equivalent.
* Full Driving licence - Not more than 3 points.
Knowledge & Experience
* At least three years previous experience of working within a care or support setting, ideally with adults with additional/complex needs, with at least one year at a more senior level.
* Previous experience of working in anthroposophical organisations providing social care is desirable but not essential.
* Working knowledge of person-centred support, positive behaviour approaches and care planning, needs and risk assessment, safeguarding protocols, first line supervision, health and safety, and equalities and human rights essential.
* A sound understanding of the Care Quality Commission regulations and standards, key lines of enquiry and notifications.
* Being supportive of our values and philosophy and our approach to building community is desirable for this role.
Key Competencies
Respecting and Understanding Others
* Adopt a person-centred approach when working with people who use the Community’s services.
* Value others as individuals, treating them with respect and dignity.
* Treat others equitably and consistently.
* Understand issues from others’ viewpoints and build an atmosphere of trust and openness.
* React to others in a non-judgemental way, tailoring the approach depending on the individual.
Working With & Developing Others
* Have a clear belief in the capacity of self and others to succeed.
* Provide others with support, assistance and guidance to develop and improve their capabilities.
* Continuously develop and learn by actively seeking feedback and development opportunities.
* Motivate Practitioners and other colleagues, acts as a mentor and role model.
* Work well with others and assist colleagues when they need support.
* Promote best practice within the team.
Influential Communication
* Use a variety of methods and tailor style to communicate with others in a clear and positive way, that has meaning for them.
* Understand the importance of listening and sensing when communicating with others, and that this attentiveness needs to be felt by the other person.
* Use own passion, enthusiasm and appropriate humour to influence others.
* Act as a role model/advocate for people who use services and colleagues and mediator.
* Willing to challenge negative or less effective behaviours to improve the practice.
Problem Solving & Decision Making
* Is able to collect, evaluate and interpret information, quick grasp of relevant issues.
* Explore alternative ways of resolving problems.
* Make timely and appropriate decisions, involving the right people in decision making.
* Is aware of how the decisions made will affect both short term and long term situations.
* Is willing to take difficult, unpopular but necessary decisions to improve the practice.
Adaptability & Openness
* Is open to personal learning and development.
* Is open to change and new developments.
* Can deal with new and unfamiliar situations.
* Adopts a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
* Works independently and without supervision.
* Is resilient and copes well in emergencies.
Conscientiousness
* Completes work to high standards and with the best interests of people we support in mind.
* Looks for ways of improving and maintaining quality of the practice and service provision.
* Works in a conscientious and diligent manner.
* Is able to plan, organise and prioritise.
* Has a consistent and orderly approach to work.
* Is able to think ahead, evaluate risks and develop contingencies when planning.
Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer.
Camphill Village Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
As a national charity and not-for-profit organisation, Camphill Village Trust brings over 65 years of experience, knowledge, and passion to supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, and complex needs.
Phone: 03316 308282
Email: recruitment@cvt.org.uk
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