JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Peripatetic Support Worker- Residential Services

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Transition Service Manager

SALARY: £7.31per hour

Hours: 15 hours per week (additional hours available to meet service needs)

LOCATION: Specialist Transition Services at Pen-y-Coed, St Clears and Fairfield’s, Cardiff

KEY PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To consistently deliver person centered support for individuals with a

learning disability and challenging behaviour, ensuring opportunities to actively participate in meaningful activities and opportunities within their home and community are positively promoted.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of the individuals you support.
  • Support individuals to meet their personal and domestic needs.
  • Support individuals to access community activities
  • Support individuals to take part in development activities
  • Communicate with and complete records for individuals supported
  • Support individuals using the Positive Behaviour Support Plans, Care Plans and Risk Assessments in place.
  • Interact and relate to individuals supported
  • Support individuals to maintain a safe and clean environment
  • Support individuals in taking their medication
  • Receive and pass on messages and information
  • Support individuals with finances in line with individual plans
  • Ensure your own actions support the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of the individuals supported
  • Contribute to the effectiveness of your team
  • Undertake statutory training required for the role and any other development opportunities identified by your line manager, in accordance with Perthyn delivery arrangements
  • Attend the necessary number of formal supervision meetings to comply with care standards requirements
  • Undertake any other duties commensurate with your grade.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Peripatetic Support Worker

Criteria: E = EssentialD = Desirable

Experience

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities / D
Experience of working within a health or social care environment / D
Experience of working with people who challenge services / D

Qualifications

Working towards or commitment to obtain an NVQ Level 2 Care / E
NVQ Level 2 Care / D
Certificate in Working With People With Learning Disabilities (LDAF) Level 2 / D
BTEC Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or similar / D

Competencies and Skills

Demonstrate a range of basic life skills E.g. cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping etc. / E
Demonstrate an ability to focus on needs and wishes of individuals supported. Consistently aims for a better service for individuals supported. Always works towards the best quality of life for the individual. Is respectful and considerate. / E
Demonstrate professionalism and responsibility. Behaves professionally, takes responsibility and ownership of his/her actions. Understands the importance of his/her role and puts this ahead of personal issues. / E
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively. Communicates with clarity, impact and accuracy both verbally and in writing. Communicates appropriately and professionally. Passes information on freely and pro-actively. / E
Able to work effectively with others. Works co-operatively with different groups of people. Is supportive and open when working with others and aims to reach workable compromises. Positively contributes to the team and service delivery. / E
Demonstrate continuous learning and development. Recognises the need for continuous learning and is open to developmental opportunities. Supports others and shares knowledge. / E
Able to work efficiently. Works efficiently, responsibly and willingly. Uses initiative and knowledge and continuously works towards excellence. / E
Demonstrates willingness to change and adapt. Changes approach to meet differing individual and service needs. Responds positively to change, adapts quickly. Generates ideas, is innovative and creative. Responds to opportunities and is flexible. / E
Demonstrates an ability to effectively evaluate and make decisions.Evaluates information, identifies key issues and makes effective decisions after consideration of all relevant options. Demonstrates positive, timely and logical decision making. / E

KNOWLEDGE

Has an understanding of national care standards / D
Has an understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities / E
Has an understanding of discrimination experienced by minority and/or disadvantaged groups / D
Has an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / D

Other Requirements

Demonstrates a sound value base that promotes the independence and integration of individuals. / E
Is able to undertake a range of shifts / E
Is able to travel to any transition service / E
Is able to support individuals in undertaking social and recreational activities, including holidays / E
Hold a current, valid driving license / D

Reviewed 22nd December 2014