Sna/ Teaching Assistant - Strabane, United Kingdom - Advance Recruitment

Advance Recruitment

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Strabane, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

ob description

Our Client provides a comprehensive range of supports and services to adults with learning disabilities living in the greater Strabane area (Co.
Tyrone); to some individuals living in the border area (Co. Donegal) as well as to a number of people from Co. Derry.

The
Client Facilitator/Keyworkerwill provide direct support and assistance to the Client Services Coordinator and the
Training & Community Services Manager in facilitating clients in their choices and progression within our service, including,
but not exclusive to:
Ø the identification and documentation of realistic and achievable goals (S.M.A.R.T.)

Ø the continuous monitoring of these goals / and updating progress through the PCP process _
(in conjunction with the Client Services Coordinator)_

Ø the sourcing and supporting of Community opportunities (work placements/other opportunists) in the greater Strabane area/border with Donegal to match client needs and wishes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ø To act as a keyworker, focusing on a person centred approach to the provision of
Western Health & Social Care Trust-funded services, to an assigned group of referred adults living with LD.

Ø Postholder will work with an assigned group from commencement of service or commencement of academic year (
1stSeptember); determining wishes and

aspirations from a vocational and life skill perspective and the effective communication and recording of these goals in the Company format (road maps, PCPs etc.)

Ø Preparation of accredited and nonaccredited training materials/learning resources for assigned group(s) as required with assistance in the development of the daily / weekly timetables developed by the Training & Community Services Manager based around ability, notional learning hours etc.

as well as interests.

Ø
Contact/teaching time with assigned group (and other groups as required by the needs of the service); mapping progression and achievement for purposes of PCP journey

Ø The
sourcing, establishment and support of identified Community opportunities based on person centred plans and as directed by the T&CS Manager.

_(Effective and efficient Team working with the organisations' Client Services Coordinator, the opportunity provider / Community organisations, clients, their families and the Management Team of our client)_

Ø To prepare and maintain/update all placement documentation associated with each Community opportunity - the job analysis, placement contracts, monitoring forms, risk assessments etc.

Ø To provide
induction and intense job coaching until client feels confident within placement and as directed by the T&CS Manager; followed by scheduled 8-weekly visits to monitor; updating and increasing tasks etc.

according to client abilities wishes and availability in location

Ø To provide information and feedback to Client Services Coordinator when requested, for the preparation of annual review or other progress meetings for service users

Ø To assist and support in the delivery of the Summer programme which may involve Community integration, travel and flexibility within the Team/across sites

Ø To ensure health and safety of clients at all times to include responsibility for the creation and updating of
live risk assessments for each client in each environment in which he/she receives support (with, for example, all medical notes, transport,

behavioural challenges, all other relevant background information); and report accidents and incidents, as well as Compliments & Complaints to Line Manager

Ø To complete all required written records, reports, personal returns and all other administrative duties on time and in the required format

Ø To participate and contribute to planned evaluations of the service, ensuring continuous review and improvement; promoting a culture of excellence throughout all activities and services

Ø Any other duties which may be required within the general context of the post as directed by the Management Team.

Personal Specification:

Applications are invited from applicants who meet the following criteria:

Essential Criteria:

Ø Hold a relevant third level qualification and a have a minimum of one year's paid experience in the last 5 years working with adults with learning disabilities

Ø Have experience of facilitating and implementing a person-centred plan
(PCP)

Ø Can demonstrate ability to be adaptive and accepting of new ideas with a willingness to approach new challenges and adjust plans to meet new priorities.

Ø Have a good working knowledge of the supported employment / Community Opportunities function

Ø Have excellent time management, organisation and communication skills

Ø Can demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain
effective professional relationships with all of the staff Team

Ø Have a proven track record of delivering effective teaching and learning; of working with accreditation bodies a