Wellbeing Practitioner, Adult Services

The Donaldson Trust; Southwold; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellbeing organization in Southwold is seeking a Wellbeing Practitioner to provide high-quality support to adults with additional needs. The role involves creating activities to achieve personalized outcomes, building trusting relationships, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should demonstrate emotional intelligence and a commitment to improving the wellbeing of those they support.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Commitment to quality service delivery through improvement.
• Understanding of best practices in supporting neurodiversity.

Responsibilities

• Create and plan activities to support personal wellbeing outcomes.
• Build trusting relationships with those we support.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Ability to manage sensory needs

Understanding of neurodiversity

Personal care assistance

Job description

Overview

The Wellbeing Practitioners play a vital role in delivering high-quality bespoke support to adults within our wellbeing service with additional support needs. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to improve wellbeing and independence by building confidence, resilience, regulation and life skills, whilst working towards achieving goals and outcomes. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the Donaldson Trust.

Responsibilities

• Create, organise and plan resources to deliver a range of activities, that support the achievement of personalised developmental and wellbeing outcomes
• Build emotionally attuned, trusting relationships with those we support based on safety, consistency, and respect for autonomy
• Support individuals to understand and manage their sensory, communication, and emotional needs
• Maintain positive and effective engagement with parents, guardians and others involved in the care of those who use our services to protect and further their interests
• Engage in daily dialogue with colleagues to ensure coherent and joined-up support; promoting positive outcomes for those we support
• Contribute to the development and regular review of individualised risk assessments, promoting risk enablement
• Continuously monitor and accurately record individuals progress, ensuring all information is managed in accordance with the Trust’s policies on data protection
• Agree and actively support the ongoing understanding of boundaries and expectations for those who uses our services
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment where we safeguard the health, wellbeing and safety of those who use our services by encouraging positive risk taking and empowering people to reach and exceed their potential
• Continuously developing your understanding and overall awareness of best practice in supporting neurodiversity and in the specific conditions of the people we support
• Support those in our care with personal and intimate care needs in a respectful and dignified manner, following agreed care plans and promoting independence wherever possible
• Support the safe administration of medication in line with our policies and support plans; ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and the wellbeing of each individual
• Able to respond appropriately to medical needs and emergencies in line with the Trust’s procedures and health and safety guidelines
• Respond to challenges you face in the least restrictive manner following guidance and protocols to ensure safety is maintained at all times
• Provide calm, attuned support that is responsive to each supported persons sensory profile, using knowledge of the individual and through trusted relationships to reduce distress, promote regulation, and create a safe, supportive environment
• Ensure comprehensive understanding and appropriate use of communication strategies tailored to the needs of those we support
• Ensure all Safeguarding and Health & Safety policies, procedures and guidance are implemented in day to day practice

Please note this list of duties is not exhaustive.