Progression Worker - Day Care support-

Bright Lives Social Enterprise C I C; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused social enterprise in Colchester is seeking a dedicated individual to support students, particularly those with disabilities, in developing core life skills. The role involves assisting with personal care, administering medication, and providing a safe environment. Key qualifications include knowledge of Buccal Midazolam, a full DBS check, and an NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent experience. An interest in cooking and domestic skills is essential, as well as a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and practice of Buccal Midazolam essential.
• Full enhanced DBS required for working with vulnerable adults.
• NVQ Level 2 in Care or 2 years experience in care is required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with life skills training and development.
• Provide personal and physical care if required.
• Administer medication in line with policy.

Skills

Knowledge of Buccal Midazolam

Interest in cooking

Manual handling skills

Core care training skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

2 years experience in care

Tools

DBS check

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Description

To support students and in particular a young person with epilepsy (knowledge and practise of Buccal Midazolam is essential) training will be offered for this role. Manual handling, core care training skills.

To support our client with the development of core life skills training and progression.

Interest in Cooking and teaching home economics required for this post.

To provide personal and physical care, if required, in line with risk assessments and with dignity and respect.

To assist in providing a safe and supportive environment.

To promote and maintain a good standard of care practise within the day opportunities centres.

A love of crafts will be desirable and to assist with therapeutic activities for clients on a day to day basis would be an advantage.

To assist in the daily preparation of day opportunities centres ensuring the premises are ready to receive clients safely and in comfort.

To undertake any projects or duties commensurate with the nature and grade of the post as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• To adhere to all service standards, policies and procedures
• To comply with data protection regulations, ensuring that information on clients remains confidential
• To fully prepare for appraisal meetings
• Full driving licence desirable.

Technical

• To administer medication in line with policy and individual plans
• To adhere to policies and procedures
• To actively participate in reviews and other relevant meetings

Personal Leadership

• To be efficient, collaborative and effective team member
• To communicate effectively and appropriately
• To be proactive
• To seek continuous improvement – academic and personal
• To feedback observations and ideas and share your learning
• To maintain and establish good relationships with other professionals, colleagues and anyone you come into contact with through your role.

Skills and Qualifications

• A full enhanced DBS will be required for this post, Bright Lives CIC this is an essential requirement for working with vulnerable adults and the information shown on these is used to ascertain suitability for a particular role.
• NVQ Level 2 in Care or 2 years’ experience in care, including personal care, and be willing to work towards this qualification

Personal Development: Continued Training & Personal Development

• Commit to and take responsibility for your continued personal development.
• Take responsibility for maintaining evidence of continued personal development.
• Attend all relevant training internally and externally.
• Share learning experiences with other team members.
• To discuss one’s own developments needs in order to consistently achieve the best practice and continuously improve personal performance.
• To attend relevant study days/courses as agreed and in accordance with one’s own personal development plan.
• Essential Full Uk driving Licence
• An interest in cooking and helping the students with domestic home skills.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please contact Human Resources and quote, the above vacancy that you are applying for.

Employer Contact Details

Name: Bright Lives Social Enterprise C.I.C

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Disclosure

Bright Lives Social Enterprise CIC promotes equal opportunities and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity