Purpose
Do you want the autonomy and freedom to enhance the lives of the People We Support? You will deliver high quality support/care to the residents and fulfil their potential for independence, choice, inclusion, and control on a daily basis in accordance with CQC regulations and standards.
Locations & Travel
The role will be based at Ashfield House in Stourbridge. As part of the role you will be required to transport the People We Support (vehicle provided) so you will need to hold a full UK driving licence.
About Ashfield Gardens
Over the years, the community has grown considerably, and now includes Ashfield Social Farm & Garden, a five-acre plot on the edge of the town providing day opportunities; Ashfield House, the Trust’s only residential care home for adults with complex needs, and we still provide supported living/floating support to many people who live independently in our properties across the locality. The Stourbridge Community currently supports approximately 120 adults and has over 70 staff and several volunteers across the three services.
Duties & Responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
1. Working under the direction of the Team Leader, plan and provide support and care to foster the wellbeing and development of residents in accordance with their person-centred support and care plan, recording and reviewing progress as directed.
2. Provide personal care to residents where required and appropriate as part of their support and care plan (e.g. bathing, hair washing etc.).
3. Ensure residents receive their housing related support by enabling residents to look after their finances and assisting residents to access services from the landlord.
4. Undertake such other tasks as required by the Team Leader to develop and maintain the high quality of service required and fulfil the community’s vision.
5. Work within the community’s policies and procedures and code of conduct and actively promote the equality and diversity and the human right of residents.
6. Undertake training and continuous professional development in accordance with the needs of the service and the residents.
7. Undertake personal development to develop an understanding of our philosophy and values and how these inform and guide practice in the key responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience:
* Previous experience of working within a care or support setting, ideally with adults with learning disabilities.
* Working knowledge of risk assessment, health and safety, support and care plans, safeguarding, person-centred planning, equalities and human rights desirable.
* A current, valid (minimum 2 years) manual UK driving licence is essential.
Qualifications:
* Level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care Diploma or an equivalent qualification is highly desirable.
Skills:
* Respecting and understanding others: Is able to understand issues from others’ viewpoints and builds an atmosphere of trust and openness.
* Effective communication: Is able to communicate effectively with others through verbal and non-verbal communication methods.
* Working with and developing others: Is an active member of the team, working cooperatively with others.
* Results and quality focus: Is conscientious, strives to complete work to high standards.
* Problem solving and decision making: Is able to collect, interpret and evaluate information to develop a deep understanding of a problem.
* Resilience to change and challenges: Is open to change and embraces new developments/initiatives.
Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services. 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.
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