Overview
Job Responsibilities:
• To provide high quality personal care and support in accordance with the individual’s needs and preferences as stated in their care and support plan. In a manner which demonstrates dignity and respect at all times. This may involve all aspects of intimate personal care you will also be required to undertake delegated health care tasks which include the administration of medication.
• To safeguard the health and wellbeing and safety of our students and to immediately report any concerns in line with Ambito’s policies and procedures.
• Enable students to participate in college and community life in order to help students to be included on an equal footing with others. This includes supporting students in educational activities both within teaching sessions in college and in the community and in their free time to undertake their hobbies and interests.
• Promote effective communication in order to: ensure that we understand the needs of our students, families and colleagues including multi-disciplinary working and the organisation so that there are no mistakes in implementing agreed support plans and procedures.
• Support students to deal with changing circumstances in order to make sure that they can enjoy a full and productive life free of fear and in line with their needs wishes and beliefs.
• You may be required to support students that present a challenge and full training will be given.
• Enable students to play a full role in the college and their community through supporting them to maintain their personal levels of hygiene and maximising their comfort and ability.
• Ensure that the environment is safe, secure and clean in order to: make sure that the risk to students, families and colleagues is minimised.
• To abide by and work within the policies, procedures and the codes of conduct applicable to Ambito and Ambito Beaumont College. Work as a member of a team in order to develop good working practice and ensure that the team works well together.
This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company.
Person Specification
Our Core Values
• We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential
• We are very Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services
• We are Loyal because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do and we deliver on our promises. We also are committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders
• We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality
• We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do
• We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders
• We encourage everyone to experience a Meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Area Essential Desirable Evidence
Professional Qualifications
Literacy & Numeracy skills at Level 2 Health & Social Care Diploma Level 2 or 3
Care Certificate Application Form
Interview
Certificates
Knowledge
Demonstrable understanding of the social model of disability.
Knowledge of safe working practices
Understanding of capacity assessments and best interest decisions
Application Form
Interview
Skills
Ability to form positive relationships with service users, colleagues, parents and other professionals.
Sensitivity and understanding of discrimination and health and wellbeing issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience of working with young disabled people.
Application Form
Interview
Experience
Experience of working in the care sector
Experience of working in an educational / learning environment
Experience of working with people with behaviour that challenges.
Supporting people in college or community with eating and drinking as well as intimate personal care needs
Administration of medication
Experience of maintaining written documentation such as support plans, records and monitoring forms. Application
Interview
References
Personal Qualities
Self-confidence, able to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, and work effectively under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities Personal and professional resilience Interview
Other
Desire to take responsibility for one’s own learning and performance and fully participating in training provided by the college Car /van driver Application
InterviewJob Responsibilities:
• To provide high quality personal care and support in accordance with the individual’s needs and preferences as stated in their care and support plan. In a manner which demonstrates dignity and respect at all times. This may involve all aspects of intimate personal care you will also be required to undertake delegated health care tasks which include the administration of medication.
• To safeguard the health and wellbeing and safety of our students and to immediately report any concerns in line with Ambito’s policies and procedures.
• Enable students to participate in college and community life in order to help students to be included on an equal footing with others. This includes supporting students in educational activities both within teaching sessions in college and in the community and in their free time to undertake their hobbies and interests.
• Promote effective communication in order to: ensure that we understand the needs of our students, families and colleagues including multi-disciplinary working and the organisation so that there are no mistakes in implementing agreed support plans and procedures.
• Support students to deal with changing circumstances in order to make sure that they can enjoy a full and productive life free of fear and in line with their needs wishes and beliefs.
• You may be required to support students that present a challenge and full training will be given.
• Enable students to play a full role in the college and their community through supporting them to maintain their personal levels of hygiene and maximising their comfort and ability.
• Ensure that the environment is safe, secure and clean in order to: make sure that the risk to students, families and colleagues is minimised.
• To abide by and work within the policies, procedures and the codes of conduct applicable to Ambito and Ambito Beaumont College. Work as a member of a team in order to develop good working practice and ensure that the team works well together.
This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company.
Person Specification
Our Core Values
• We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential
• We are very Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services
• We are Loyal because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do and we deliver on our promises. We also are committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders
• We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality
• We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do
• We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders
• We encourage everyone to experience a Meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Area Essential Desirable Evidence
Professional Qualifications
Literacy & Numeracy skills at Level 2 Health & Social Care Diploma Level 2 or 3
Care Certificate Application Form
Interview
Certificates
Knowledge
Demonstrable understanding of the social model of disability.
Knowledge of safe working practices
Understanding of capacity assessments and best interest decisions
Application Form
Interview
Skills
Ability to form positive relationships with service users, colleagues, parents and other professionals.
Sensitivity and understanding of discrimination and health and wellbeing issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience of working with young disabled people.
Application Form
Interview
Experience
Experience of working in the care sector
Experience of working in an educational / learning environment
Experience of working with people with behaviour that challenges.
Supporting people in college or community with eating and drinking as well as intimate personal care needs
Administration of medication
Experience of maintaining written documentation such as support plans, records and monitoring forms. Application
Interview
References
Personal Qualities
Self-confidence, able to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, and work effectively under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities Personal and professional resilience Interview
Other
Desire to take responsibility for one’s own learning and performance and fully participating in training provided by the college Car /van driver Application
Interview
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These pay rates are applicable from 1st April 2023
