Progression Worker - Day Care support- in Colchester

Responsibilities

• Support students and particularly a young person with epilepsy (knowledge and practice of Buccal Midazolam is essential). Training will be offered for this role.
• Manual handling and core care training skills.
• Support clients with the development of core life skills training and progression.
• Interest in cooking and teaching home economics required for this post.
• Provide personal and physical care, if required, in line with risk assessments and with dignity and respect.
• Assist in providing a safe and supportive environment.
• Promote and maintain a good standard of care practice within the day opportunities centres.
• Love of crafts desirable and assist with therapeutic activities for clients on a day‑to‑day basis would be an advantage.
• Assist in the daily preparation of day opportunities centres ensuring the premises are ready to receive clients safely and in comfort.
• Undertake any projects or duties commensurate with the nature and grade of the post as required.

Additional Responsibilities

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

Technical Requirements

• Administer medication in line with policy and individual plans.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in reviews and other relevant meetings.

Personal Leadership

• Be an efficient, collaborative and effective team member.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Be proactive.
• Seek continuous improvement – academic and personal.
• Provide feedback, observations, ideas and share learning.
• 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 is required for this post. NVQ Level 2 in Care or 2 years’ experience in care, including personal care, and willingness to work towards this qualification.

Personal Development & Training

• 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.
• Discuss one’s own development needs in order to consistently achieve the best practice and continuously improve personal performance.
• Attend relevant study days/courses as agreed and in accordance with one’s own personal development plan.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Equal Opportunities

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.