Relief Support Workers
Do you have a positive outlook on life?
Do you like spending time with people?
Would you like to help others achieve their potential?
Would you like start your day hoping to make a difference and end your day knowing that you did?
For some people support work is something they’d love to do, but cannot commit to a regular shift pattern or rota. Maybe you want to do something rewarding with your summer break, maybe you just want to do an odd day here and there when family or other commitments allows?
That’s where our Relief Support Worker role comes in.
We are currently looking to increase our numbers of Relief Support Staff across both Day and Residential Services, to provide high quality, person centred care and support across a range of living situations. They work when they can or when required to provide cover staff absence and annual leave, so why not check us out on our website and complete an online application form?
You never know it just might be the best thing you have done in a while!
Salary: £10.73 per hour
Applicants should note that this post requires PVG membership. (Paid for by the Organisation)
The Management of Offenders Act (Scotland) 2019 (Exclusions and Exceptions) applies to this role.
This role is not eligible for Sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing Right to Work in UK.
Camphill Blair Drummond encourages all candidates to follow the Scottish Government Covid-19 vaccination programme guidance when working in our Social Care environment.
JOB PURPOSE
Support and provide high quality, person centred care, to residents or students across a range of supported living situations.
Supporting the Camphill Ethos is a key element of the role to ensure that Camphill Blair Drummond maintains its role as a leader in care provision and that the people who live and work in our community can develop in a therapeutic social environment.
MAIN DUTIES
Major Tasks
- Provide, and support International Volunteers in the provision of, high quality person centred care and support for all residents or students in a house or houses.
- In conjunction with the Residential Service Coordinator, ensure the safety and welfare of all living and working in a household.
- Assist the Residential Service Coordinator with the co-ordination of daily living arrangements, including cultural and spiritual life.
- Ensure that all aspects of care and support provided in a household comply with Health and Social Care Standards, and those standards, policies and procedures agreed by Camphill Blair Drummond, and reflect best professional practice.
- Assist the Residential Service Coordinator with management of the finances of the household and in line with their needs, to assist residents or students in the handling of their money.
- In conjunction with the Residential Service Coordinator provide support and advice to International Volunteers as appropriate.
Safety, Welfare, and Quality of Life
- Actively encourage and supporting inclusion into wider community networks and facilities, to the benefit of the resident or student.
- Provide personal care in a sensitive manner, upholding the dignity of the individual at all times.
- Liaise with parents and carers, and other professionals as required, in agreement with the Residential Service Coordinator.
- Contribute to the production and review of personal plans / support plans for individual residents or students, and ensure all records are kept up to date and current under the guidance of the Residential Service Coordinator.
- Ensure that matters of health and safety are accorded the highest priority and that all requirements in terms of law and Council policy are met.
- Act in accordance with the Scottish Social Services Council, Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers.
Support and Co-ordination of Daily Living Arrangements
- Encourage and support the residents and students to participate in the recreational, cultural and spiritual activities are available within the household and such activities outside the household, both in CBD and in the locality.
- Contribute to the effective running of the household by carrying out the agreed daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, tidying etc.
- Leading by example and good role modelling
- According the health and safety of residents, students, and International Volunteers, the highest priority at all times and ensuring that the procedures agreed for ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and medical requirements, including the administration of medication are known and adhered to. To attend and complete in-house medication training.
- Maintain the confidentiality of information relating to residents, students, International Volunteers and staff, and to comply with all rights of our residents and students at all times.
- Monitor sensitively the actions of any person who may pose a risk to another and in consultation with the Residential Service Coordinator or member of the management group, taking appropriate action in line with Community policies and procedures when the need arises.
- Operating efficiently and effectively the policies and procedures which have been agreed by Camphill Blair Drummond, in keeping with the Camphill ethos and best practice.
Financial Responsibilities
- Purchase household items as agreed with the Residential Service Coordinator keeping the necessary records of expenditure.
- In agreement with the Residential Service Coordinator order supplies of food, toiletries, cleaning materials and other daily necessities as required.
- Ensure the administration process is followed with regards to residents’ personal finances.
Support and Supervision
- Meeting with the Residential Service Coordinator regularly on an individual basis to review progress with tasks, and training and other professional needs, as indicated in policy and procedures for support and supervision.
- Seek guidance and advice as appropriate from the Residential Service Coordinator on matters pertaining to daily living arrangements and the care and support of residents or tenants.
- Demonstrate duties to new starters & to provide general supervision to less experienced staff
Training and Meetings
- To participate in training and courses as required, and community meetings as notified.
General Responsibilities
To be able to provide flexibly other duties and tasks appropriate to meeting the needs of residents living in or students receiving day support in Camphill Blair Drummond.
Cultural Life
To assist in supporting the cultural life of Camphill Blair Drummond.
QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable:
- A social care or equivalent qualification (e.g. SVQ in Social Care level 3 or above) or be willing to work towards SVQ Level 3
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:
- Knowledge of the factors involved in providing services for adults with disabilities
- An understanding of the essentials of support planning and review
- An understanding of the essential elements of providing a safe and caring environment
- An understanding of person centred approaches to providing care and support
- An awareness of the legislative and organisational context i.e. Social Work, Care Inspectorate and Health Services etc.
- Awareness of supporting people with disabilities in a home care, day care, residential, health or education setting.
Desirable:
- Experience of the voluntary sector.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential:
- Ability to motivate and support others as part of a team
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to foster the creation of a warm and caring atmosphere within a household
- Able to make decisions where appropriate, and seek advice
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to step in for Residential Service Coordinator if required
- Compassionate and supportive of the aims of a Community with particular spiritual beliefs, seeking to serve residents & students with learning disabilities
- Able and willing to take the initiative when necessary
- Sensitive, and supportive
- Able to absorb new concepts quickly and to adapt to changing circumstances
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable:
- Driving license and willingness to drive CBD vehicles if required