Residential Support Worker

Fairfield Trust; Southwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairfield Trust is seeking Residential Support Workers to provide caring and compassionate support to our residents, helping them access college, learn new skills and live fulfilling lives. This term-time post offers FT hours 9:00–15:00, Monday to Friday, with potential for part-time variation to support Next Steps programme participants.

The role is primarily based at Fairfield Animal Centre with occasional cover at other Trust sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young adults with learning disabilities is beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Live Fairfield Trust values by providing a safe, caring environment for residents.
• Offer person-centred support to develop practical and social life skills.
• Deliver personal care with dignity and respect.
• Support individuals in line with EHC and care plans, contributing to reviews.
• Monitor health and wellbeing, reporting and administering medication per policy.
• Maintain written and computer records of progress and activities.
• Work on rota across a 365-day pattern and attend staff meetings.
• Be prepared to drive between Trust sites if required.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Numerate

Person-centred approach

Team player

Job description

Our Residential Support Workers provide caring and compassionate support to all our residents, enabling them to access college, learn new skills and live fulfilling lives.

This is a Term Time Only post. Full time hours will be 9.00am – 3.00pm Monday – Friday, although there is scope for a part time opportunity, supporting our cohort of young people accessing the Next Steps programme to fulfil their daily activities.

This post is currently based predominantly at Fairfield Animal Centre, however, there may be times where employees are required to provide cover in the Trust’s residential houses or at other Trust sites. This is an expectation of the role and, therefore, a willing and flexible approach is required.

Main Duties

• To live the values of Fairfield Trust, providing a safe, caring, supportive environment for young people within the Next Steps provision
• Provide person centred support to individuals, offering choice and control and enabling our young people to develop their skills for life, both practical and social
• Deliver and support aspects of personal care with both dignity and respect at all times
• Support each individual in accordance with their EHC and care plans, contributing to reviews and updates of plans where necessary
• Monitor young people’s health and wellbeing. To include reporting and administering medication in line with procedures, policies and risk assessments
• Ensure that all individuals receive appropriate support to manage their personal finances
• Work as part of the staff team, attending meetings and working with colleagues, sharing information and ideas, enabling our young people to have fulfilling lives
• Keep the required written and computer records for each young person’s progress, behaviour and support
• If required, fulfil a key worker role, providing guidance and support to a named individual
• Work at all times within the framework provided by Fairfield Trust policies and procedures
• Attend regular staff meetings, undertake training and participate in activities to ensure that the Trust continues to maintain the standards required by its funding bodies and regulators; Ofsted and CQC
• Participate in observations, 1:1’s and annual appraisals to promote good practice and inform professional development
• Work on a rota pattern over a 365 days per year pattern
• Any other duties that may reasonably be requested

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience in supporting young adults with learning disabilities is great but not essential. We offer support & training enabling you to become a confident, professional member of our team.
• We require a willingness to complete further training

Skills

• To be highly personable with very good communication skills
• To be self-motivated and an enthusiastic self-starter with an entrepreneurial outlook
• To be numerate and have an ability to use computers
• To show an understanding of the importance of a person-centred approach
• To be a team player

Safeguarding

• Display a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people
• A commitment to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance, in relation to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

Driving

• A full driving licence and willingness to drive college vehicles between Trust sites is essential for this role.