Project Worker - Prestonpans, United Kingdom - Upmo

Upmo

Verified Company

Prestonpans, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

POST:
Project Worker _(Prestonpans)_

PURPOSE OF POST:

To work as part of a team providing high quality support and education to individuals with learning disabilities, within Upward Mobility workshops and activities, as well as out in the community.

Support may include assisting the students to learn and engage in workshops, to socialise at breaks or events, engage with tasks, as well as the facilitation and teaching of workshops and employability initiatives including Upmo Eat cafés.

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Line Manager

MAIN RESPONSIBLITIES:

To assist and support, to provide guidance and instruction to students during activities, specific to each individual student as indicated in support plans.

SALARY:
Upward Mobility are a Living Wage Employer - the rate for this role is
£10.50 per hour.

Duties include:

Provide help and support with all aspects of personal care as required.
Empathise and actively listen in a sensitive manner, accessing appropriate additional support (emotional/guidance) where necessary.
Create opportunities for students to develop, establish and maintain personal relationships and networks which encourage greater participation and integration in their community.
Liaise with line management and staff team members to provide a consistent approach that meets the individual needs of each student.
Facilitate socialisation and social activities e.g. workshops, misc. activities and managing group dynamics (where required).
Undertake, where necessary, the upkeep and organization of classroom spaces and workshop resources.
Assist in the running of extracurricular social events for students.
Monitor student progress and complete progress reports as required.

Responsibilities include:

Promote and preserve the independence & dignity of students as much as possible.
Manage personal care issues with dignity and respect.
Report any changes/issues concerning the student or the support by contacting line management, and report any areas of risk to management.
Monitor the level of engagement and the general physical welfare of students.
Support and understand each individual student's needs by reading and abiding by the guidance provided by support plans and reviews.
Identify situations which could potentially escalate, resulting in an incident, and intervene to ensure incident prevention.
Maintain confidentiality and not divulge information to third parties unless agreement to share information has been given and agreed by the Senior Management team.
Work in accordance with job description and contract of employment, and in line with policies and procedures noted in the Employee Handbook.
Promote equal opportunities and respect diversity, different cultures, values and beliefs.
Work in accordance with the Health & Safety Act 1974, the Data Protection Act 1998 and National Care Standards.
Contribute to the overall development of the service and promote a positive image of the students, staff members, trustees and Upward Mobility as a charitable organisation.
Be responsible for their own learning and development and participate in training courses as required.
Prepare for and attend in regular supervision and Upmo's appraisal process.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Skills:

An understanding of the needs of adults with learning disabilities who are vulnerable within society.
A demonstrable ability to relate professionally and respectfully to people with learning disabilities, their families and their carers.
Physically fit and able to undertake safe moving and handling practices.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills, including a confident telephone manner and good level of spoken English.
Ability to liaise with external agencies and other professionals when required.
Ability to work autonomously as well as in a larger team.
Basic knowledge of moving and handling, health & safety standards and practices, and food hygiene.

Desirable Skills:

Current and clean UK driving licence.
Experience of providing support or care to people living with disabilities.
HNC or SVQ 2 and above in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
Experience of facilitating and teaching workshop sessions specific to the arts.
Experience of working within a café or restaurant environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Flexibility; you may be needed to work across any of our sites within Lothians. Terms and conditions of employment are as per your contract and all details are specified in your Employee Handbook.

TRAINING:

All staff are required to complete an induction and details of this will be provided if offered a position.

Project Workers are required to attend on-going training to maintain skills and comply with Upward Mobility process.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary:
£10.50 per hour

Benefits: