Day Lead Support (Female)
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Children’s Team - Shapes Transition Service and Lawford Lodge Transition Respite Home
45 hours per week over 4 days - 3 x 12.5 hour shift plus 7.5 hour shift. Working every other weekend
To ensure positive outcomes and the continual safety, health and well-being of the children, young people and young adults using Children’s Services. Provide domiciliary support to those who access Shapes and Lawford Lodge transition respite home
*Due to the current demands on the service, we require a FEMALE Lead Support*
More about the role…
This role requires staff to:
Take responsibility for a child/young person within the home and/or in the community.
Adhere to the highest standards of Safeguarding Procedures including completing body map forms as required.
Act as a role model for staff
Manage and direct staff in line with Diverse Abilities’ working values.
Attend and take part in staff meetings and discussions. Play an active role as part of the staff team.
Take responsibility for ensuring up to date Care Plans on Nourish for the children/young adults supported.
Follow medication regimes and be able to intervene where necessary with medical interventions (i.e., Giving rescue medications for epilepsy)
Take responsibility for the dispensing and administration of children and young adult’s medications (including but not limited to; Administering tablets and/pr liquids, PEG Feeding and nebulisers).
Take the lead in emergency interventions for young people as necessary.
Support children and young adults to fulfil their social and emotional needs through play/activities.
Where children and young adults are unable to articulate for themselves, be prepared to speak up for them, promoting the child or young adults’ known views and preferences.
Take part in the On Call System
Essential skills required:
Full UK Manual driving licence and vehicle insurance for business use
Diploma Level 3 or equivalent (or willing to work towards)
Vehicle Insurance for Business Use
Experience of leading a team in a health and social setting
For full details on requirements and essential skills required for this role, check the job description linked above.
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults that we support and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the post commencing. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.
* Please note: by submitting an application form you are agreeing to Diverse Abilities conducting a social media check- If you wish to know more about this check before applying please call 01202 718266 option 3**
Benefits and bonuses
We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits. These include access to hundreds of retailer, restaurant, entertainment, and hotel discounts through Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, paid accrued holiday, and a cycle to work scheme. Click here for a full list of our rewards and benefits.
You’ll also get paid while you complete your training and as you proceed to any diplomas.
We provide long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years including bonuses, vouchers, and additional paid time off.
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