SECURE TRANSPORT SUPPORT WORKER - ROTHERHAM

DIGNITY AT WORK:

to show, at all times a personal commitment to looked after children, vulnerable adults and treating all young people/vulnerable adults and colleagues in a fair and respectful way, which gives positive regard to people’s differences and individuality (for example, gender, gender identity, nationality or ethnic origin, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age). Assists in ensuring equal access to services and employment opportunities for everyone and promotes the VCare24 Equal Opportunities Policy

PURPOSE:

To provide a safe and secure transport service for vulnerable adults and children in a dignified manner. VCare24 offers a bespoke service to our clients to meet each individuals’ requirements. Our Secure transport service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and operate nationwide.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

PLEASE NOTE DECISION MAKING MUST BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. To promote and safeguard the welfare of young people and or vulnerable adults.

2. STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS- as per statutory requirements as specified in the CQC

Regulations, Quality Standards and Health and Social Care Act 2008, OFSTED, MentalHealth Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

3. Must comply and follow VCare24’s Policies and Procedures at all times.

4. Must understand, record and utilise the computerised and manual filing systems. E.g., Halo, Microsoft

5. You must be available for transport duties in accordance with your assigned shift pattern. We operate two distinct rotas:

• 2-on, 3-off shift pattern - Staff on this rota must reside within30 minutesof their designated place of work to ensure availability when scheduled.
• 4-day, 10-hour shift pattern - This rota involves working four 10-hour days per week, withvarying start and end timesthat rotate weekly.

6. Provide a safe and dignified transport service, to all individuals in need of conveyance. Our service includes -

• Transporting of patients under the Mental Health Act 1983
• Placement transfers/supervised contacts
• Transport of young people with a high risk of absconding/violent or aggressivebehaviour
• Court appearances
• Transport of informal patients
• Transport of Dementia and older patients

7. Provides accurate information and assist maintaining up to date, accurate and quality data in order to provide feedback to clients.

8. Ensure all vehicle safety checks are untaken prior to conveyance and documented.

9. To be aware of and participate in own personal development by attending andcontributing to staff meeting, supervisions sessions training courses and otherdepartmental forums. To keep abreast of development within the profession.

10. Refers to line management/safeguarding officer upon any concerns, suspicions, evidenceor allegations in relation to child protection in accordance with Children and vulnerableadults Safeguarding Board guidelines to ensure the safety and welfare of the children andvulnerable adults.

11. The postholder must be flexible to ensure the operational needs of VCare24 are met. Thisincludes the undertaking of duties similar nature and responsibility as when required,throughout the various workplaces within VCare24.

12. Provides accurate information and assist maintaining up to date, accurate and quality dataon the Clientbridge and jot forms system with reference to case recording and all relevantinformation where appropriate.

13. Maintain confidentiality within the workplace and ensure all sensitive information iscorrectly stored. E.g. locked cabinets, under password protection, security bags etc.

14. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilitiesfor health and safety VCare24, as your employer and you as an employee of VCare24. Inaddition to the VCare24 overall duties, the post holder has personal responsibility for theirown health and safety and that of other employees.

GENERAL:

The above principal accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the

character of the job or level of responsibility.

• All staff will be offered a 40 hour per week contract
• All staff will be given a shift pattern as outlined above.
• Any overtime will be paid additionally
• All staff are required to attend a full in depth 10-day induction training regime. Where bothpractical and theoretical work is completed in this time.
• All staff must hold a full driving license
• All staff must be over the age of 21 (for insurance purposes)
• No more than 3 points on their license.
• A full Enhanced DBS will be completed

Personal Attributes –

• Reliable
• Available to work flexible shifts
• Have previous experience working in Mental Health