Child and Young Persons Support Worker - Farnham, United Kingdom - Change of Scene

Change of Scene
Change of Scene
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Farnham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Job Description:
Child & Young Person (CYP) Support Worker (Term Time Only)

Reports to:
CYP Service Manager

Role:
Permanent position, 32 hours a week in term time only.

Salary:
£12.40 per hour, 32 hours a week in term time, annual pay £20,634 pro rata


Change of Scene provides outdoor learning to children and young people aged 7-18 who have complex social, emotional and behavioural needs on our farm which is home to 15 different species of animals.

Young people who attend Change of Scene participate in animal care, horticulture, carpentry, cooking and arts and crafts.


This role will involve working with one key child on one afternoon each week, as well as being able to step in to work 1:1 with attendees when required as a "change of face" or when colleagues are unavailable due to annual leave, sickness, or attending meetings etc.

The rest of the time the role will include tasks such as activity planning, animal care, horticulture and site maintenance tasks.


Key Responsibilities

  • Commit to and fully support the Mission and Vision for Change of Scene (CoS).
  • Deliver highquality learning and personal development opportunities to the attendees in a supportive and nurturing environment that addresses identified individual needs and meets agreed outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate records and provide written reports, where required, for planning meetings, reviews or other meetings as directed by the Child & Young Person Service Manager (CYPSM).
  • Be aware of the needs of the animals and livestock, ensuring high standards of care, diet and hygiene are maintained, immediately reporting any health issues.
  • Create and oversee group activity ideas.
  • Carry out any other duties as and when required by the CYPSM or Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Use and support other staff in using PACE* as a way of working with the attendees.
  • Working 1:1 regularly with a child for one session per week as their "key worker".
  • Being able to work with a variety of attendees, each with individual needs.
  • Providing 1:1 cover for attendees when their key workers are on leave, attending meetings or otherwise unavailable.
  • When not working with attendees, responsibilities include horticulture, animal care, site maintenance.
  • Be aware of each attendee's 'Golden Six'** goals and help them work towards achieving them.
  • Ensure familiarity with the requirements of the children and young people with whom the postholder is working, and that CoS targets are followed and amended as appropriate, to reflect their changing needs.
  • Act as a positive role model for both staff and attendees, at all times demonstrating a commitment to the culture and values of CoS.
  • Ensure at all times that self, colleagues and attendees behave and operate in strict accordance with CoS Health and Safety Policies and Practices and that any health and safety issues and / or concerns are addressed as soon as they become known.
  • Teach a range of activities, including animal husbandry, basic horticulture and life skills, whilst supporting attendees achieve their individual outcomes.
  • Attend to practical matters in relation to childcare, such as ensuring appropriate clothing is worn, observing good hygiene practice, adhering to safe working practices, etc.
  • Maintain and enhance own skills and knowledge as a child and young person support worker, through attendance on and / or involvement with, relevant training and development activities (in particular, First Aid), as appropriate.

Note:

*PACE - as promoted by Dyadic Development Psychotherapy, in which attendees feel secure, free from harm and gain confidence to develop themselves.

**The 'Golden Six' goals - Responsibility, Working Independently, Teamwork, Kindness and Care, Independence and Overcoming Challenges.


Special Conditions

  • The role requires the postholder to work much of the time outdoors, through all seasons and in all weathers, at all times being positive, resilient and safely overcoming any adverse conditions.
  • The animals have to be cared for properly at all times, irrespective of the weather, other adverse conditions or the presence onsite of attendees.
  • The postholder may be required to work at varying times, where attendee referral arrangements change.
  • The postholder is required to have a clear Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check at all times. Changes to personal circumstances which may affect this must be notified to the CEO immediately.
  • The postholder must hold a clean driving licence and have access to their own motorvehicle, which must be available for use on CoS business. Business use motor insurance must be maintained, insurers made aware children may be carried and confirmation provided to the CEO. Any additional insurance charge will be reimbursed, and appropriate mileage allowance will be paid.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 32.5 per week
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