St John S School & College

Job Description

TitleLead Residential Waking Night Support Worker

Hours40 hours per week as per rota

52 weeks per year including weekends and bank holidays and 40 days holiday including bank holidays

OR

38 weeks per yearterm time only including 5 inset days

SalarySt. John’s Pay Scale Grade 5

Starting salary: £19,580 per annum (£19,530 actual salary plus a market rate supplement of £50 per annum).

For term time only contracts this figure is subject to a pro rata figure of 0.9041) Actual salary £19,580 x 0.9041 =£17,702.

BaseSt. John’s School & College Residential Properties

(Seaford & Brighton)

QualificationLevel 3 Diploma or NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or commitment to work towards

AccountabilityNight Care Manager

Care Managers (Pre or Post 19)

Head of Care

Chief Executive/Principal

Reports toNight Care Manager

Care Managers (Pre or Post 19)

Head of Care

Chief Executive/Principal

Responsible forResidential Waking Night Support Workers (RWNSW) & all learners

Liaises withSt. John’s Managers and staff teams

External agencies

This job description will be reviewed at your APR meeting and you are required to review its content as part of any self-review process prior to a formal APR.

This job description forms part of your Terms and Conditions of Employment and should be kept with a copy of your contract.

SECTION 1 - General Roles and Responsibilities

The Lead Residential Waking Night Support Workershall be responsible for the following:

1. Promote the rights of residents to be treated with dignity and respect in every aspect of their lives.

1. Establish supportive relationships with residents and encourage the development of stable relationships between:

• residents and other staff,
• residents and their families and friends
• other residents and peers within St John’s.

1. Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of residents and support them through changes in living circumstances and personal relationships.

1. Support resident young people in making their own choices and decisions to the maximum of their capability, and ensure that the needs and wishes of residents are fully considered in any decision relating to them.

1. Ensure the protection of residents from significant harm, by exercising vigilance, observing changes in the residents’ behaviour or appearance, and complying fully with St John’s Safeguarding policy, Professional Boundaries Policy and any Protection Plans

SECTION 2 – Specific Roles and Responsibilities

1.Residential

a)Remain awake and alert at all times to ensure the safety and welfare of residents in residence throughout the night.

b)Be fully aware of the fire drill and emergency procedures in all houses, including arrangements for ‘on call’ contacts

c)Undertake security checks of the premises throughout the night.

d)Assist residents with self-care independence skills including eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet or managing incontinence, dressing and undressing, mobility and transport, getting up and going to bed, and the administration of medication.

e)Participate in the assessment, development, implementation and review of placement/care plans for residents.

f)In partnership with the care team, participate in the promotion of the health, welfare, emotional and social development of residents.

g)In partnership with the residential team promote the educational attainment of residents by contributing to the development of Individual Learning Plans and supporting the residents in working towards agreed educational targets in the residential units.

h)In partnership with the residential team promote the communication skills of residents.

i)Participate in the assessment, development, implementation and review of programmes aimed at enabling residents to manage their challenging behaviour.

j)Ensure that resident’s files are updated (where appropriate) accurate and maintained.

k)Work as a member of the staff team, co-operating fully and communicating openly and effectively with other team members.

l)To undertake and ensure that the kitchens and common areas are cleaned and well maintained.

m)To undertake laundry including washing, drying and ironing.

n)Store and transmit information and maintain accurate records in accordance with organisational policy, and ensure that any information concerning the health, welfare and development of a resident is accurately communicated to colleagues and managers. Ensure log books are accurately updated and incident reports and paperwork are completed as required.

o)At the start of a shift, ensure that night staff read and understand the communication book and daily log sheets and liaise with staff on duty at handover times so that information on the needs of learners is properly recorded and acted upon.

p)To support residents entering St John’s for the first time, moving between residential units or leaving the service, enabling them to prepare for the change, and to become familiar with the new environment and responding to any distress they may experience.

q)Assist residents with independent self-care skills including eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet or managing incontinence, dressing and undressing, mobility and transport, getting up and going to bed, and the administration of medication.

r)Support the night team to have input into the monitoring, review and implementation of placement/care plans.

s)In partnership with each house team and the medical and therapeutic staff, participate in the promotion of the health, welfare, emotional and social development of residents.

t)When requested act as designated responsible Health and Safety person, thereby participating in the assessment of risk, reporting matters of concern to managers and complying in full with duties under the organisations Health and Safety policy.

2.Line Management

a)Under the direction of the Night Manager, act as shift leader across care houses to ensure that all duties are carried out to a high standard and staff are allocated clear duties and responsibilities during that shift.

b)As required undertake to be on-call whilst off duty.

c)Allocate work to the Night team and individuals, agreeing objectives and work plans, assessing the performance of individuals and giving appropriate feedback to individuals and management.

d)Maintain effective staff discipline, operating at all times within the organisations Disciplinary policies and procedures.

e)Undertake agreed specific staff supervisory responsibilities, such as staff supervision, APR’s and induction of less experienced staff, maintaining all required records and complying with the organisations supervision policy.

f)To undertake as required, investigations into misconduct, poor practice by staff or serious incidents involving injuries to staff or learners or any issue that may impact on the health and safety of learners and staff & visitors.

g)Under the direction of the Night Manager ensure all shifts are adequately covered each night, across the service.

h)Ensure that the Night team are aware of the contractual agreement to stay awake whilst on shift and carry out regular checks to ensure this is happening.

i)Liaise regularly with the Night Manager, Care Managers and Lead Residential Support Workers and handover information regarding the night time routine of learners.

3.Staff development and training

a)Continuously reflect on own practice and seek to develop skills, making full use of supervision.

b)Support new staff during their induction periods and assist them to become familiar with their role and the needs of residents, then feedback relevant and accurate information regarding performance to managers.

c)As appropriate offer professional leadership in a delegated area of young people care practice, reporting to line manager as required.

d)Disseminate experience and knowledge to the staff team as necessary, thus ensuring the high quality of care and interventions used by team members.

5.Personal and Professional Development

a)To undertake further training commensurate with role.

b)To keep updated in all matters of care and safeguarding, legislation and practice.

c)To attend supervision sessions with the Night Care Manager and other organisational meetings as required.

SECTION 3 – Additional Responsibilities

To perform any other reasonable duties within your capabilities as required by theCare Manager, Head of Care and Chief Executive/Principal

The post holder should demonstrate the ability to:

Work for results
1A.Planning & Delivery of Work / Plans and organises work effectively to consistently achieve individual, team and organisational objectives to agreed deadlines
1B. Problem Solving & Decision Making / Makes timely and informed decisions applying the appropriate level of critical thinking and analysis
1C. Managing People & Performance / Identifies, prioritises and effectively manages resources (people, budgets, equipment, time, space) to achieve consistently high productivity and performance
1D. Embraces Change / Acknowledges the need to achieve positive change and challenges existing practices.
Work well with others
2A.Communication / Conveys information effectively and efficiently with good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills. The ability to successfully facilitate the sharing of information.
2B. Building Relationships and Team Working / Actively builds and maintains positive relationships with others and values collaboration.
2C. Respects Others / Promotes equality of opportunity; treating all people with fairness, dignity and respect. Challenges discriminatory behaviour, and upholds and fosters diversity.
Work Professionally
3A. Developing Self & Others / Displays an on-going commitment and ownership of learning and improvement to self and team
3B. Learner Centred Approach / Adopts a learner centred approach in all aspects of work.
3C. Demonstrates Motivation & Resilience / Consistently motivated, committed and is able to perform all duties in all situations.
3D. Acts with Integrity & Trust / Consistently acts in a principled, open and conscientious manner and challenges unacceptable behaviour.
3E. Professional Standards & Competencies / Adheres to and is an exemplary example of professional standards (Teachers, Care, HR). Consistently works to the values and ethos of St John’s

EXPECTATIONS:

• To work within the framework of the mission statement, values, aims, policies and procedures of St John’s School & College,
• To be committed to the development of opportunities for all students attending St John’s and to promote equality of opportunity and cultural diversity.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Any information relating to the young people using the service acquired in the course of duty must be treated in strictest confidence and must be discussed only within the confines of the work setting with the appropriate members of staff.

Any information relating to staff acquired in the course of duty must be treated in the strictest confidence and must be discussed only with other senior staff members or with the line manager.

HEALTH & SAFETY

The post holder must be familiar with St John’s health and safety policy and guidelines. All work should be undertaken so as to be consistent with these, and so as to ensure own health and safety, and that of others affected by their work.

NOTE:

This job description is not exhaustive and amendments and additions may be required in line with future changes in policy. It will be reviewed annually.

St. John’s School & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments at St. John’s are subject to enhanced disclosure by the Disclosure & Barring Service and comprehensive pre-employment checks.

St. John’s School & College celebrates diversity amongst its students, staff and visitors and recognises the contribution which individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences can make to the life of the School & College.

LeadResidentialWakingNight Support Worker

Person Specification

Criteria / Essential / Desirable
Education, Vocational Training & Qualifications / Diploma or NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or commitment to work towards gaining this.
GCSE or equivalent English, maths & ICT
Vocational experience
Willingness to participate in Job related training and utilise the skills & techniques learnt within day to day role.
Clean driving licence and a willingness to drive organisational vehicles once training has been completed.
Management experience / Y
Y
Y
Y / Y
Y
Experience / Relevant experience in health & social care, medical, mental health or educational settings. Minimum of 2 years. / Y
Commitment to work with young people with Learning disabilities and or challenging behaviour.
Willingness to undertake personal/intimate care tasks where required
Experience of managing a team of staff including offering good quality supervision
Ability to stay awake throughout the night. / Y
Y
Y / Y
Knowledge &
Understanding / Knowledge of managing challenging behaviour
Willingness to develop knowledge and understanding around behaviour and having a non judgemental approach to positive behaviour support.
Knowledge of learning disabilities
Sound understanding of anti discriminatory practice
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety issues
Knowledge of Residential Care practice and Ofsted/CQC standards
Knowledge and understanding of relevant safeguarding legislation. / Y
Y
Y
Y
Y / Y
Y
Technical Skills & Abilities / Willingness & physical capability to use Physical Interventions once fully trained and required to do so.
Ability to keep accurate and factual records using various computer based systems.
Ability to maintain good quality and detailed written paperwork on a daily basis. / Y
Y
Y
Experience of working within organisational safeguarding procedures.
Experience of inspection teams and working to national standards (CQC & Ofsted)
Experience of carrying out staff appraisals and supervisions / Y / Y
Y
Interpersonal Skills / Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and accept direction from managers
Ability to maintain professional relationships with both colleagues and learners.
Patience and understanding of all learners at St Johns.
Flexibility of approach and working across all St John’s residential homes when required to do so.
Ability to communicate with professionally with relevant colleagues and external agencies.
Ability to motivate self and others / Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Proactive, able to identify opportunities, take initiative and provide solutions / Y
Commitment to working with a variety of young people across the organisation.
Support learners to become as independent as possible, empowering them to make choices and enabling them to make unwise decisions.
Commitment to keep personal absence levels to an absolute minimum. / Y
Y
Y
Other / To follow and have an awareness of all St Johns policies and procedures.
Commitment to maintain the confidentiality and dignity of all learners at St John’s. All discussion regarding learners will take place in a professional manner and shared on a need to know basis.
Commitment to continuing CPD and active participation in training opportunities / Y
Y
Y

Updated January 2014