Residential Support Worker - Stirling, United Kingdom - Camphill Blair Drummond (E)

Description

Who are we? It's very hard to put into words but let's try....

We are a community of friendly and welcoming Residents, Day Students, International Volunteers, Local Volunteers, Employees, and not forgetting the animals we have on site.

Our animals enjoy visits from our Residents and Students in their free time and as we are overlooking the Safari Park you may even spot a giraffe or 2 Now, how many people can say they go to work and see Giraffes?

Camphill Blair Drummond, part of the wider Camphill Movement with communities all over the world, is a vibrant and unique home from home environment for people with additional support needs.

Our Residents and Day Students live and work alongside our employees and volunteers and take part in daily activities where they can develop their skills and interests whilst making lasting friendships.

We thrive on living, working, and growing together.

You'll soon discover working at Camphill Blair Drummond that no 2 days are ever the same and you will always leave with a smile on your face.

We currently have vacancies for full time and part time Residential Support Workers.

We are looking to increase our numbers of Residential Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred are and support across a range of living situations.

Full time hours of work are 40 per week, worked over seven days on a shift pattern basis. Part time hours are available. Some sleepover shifts may be required.


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Salary:
£22,984.00 per annum (Full Time Hours), hourly rate £11.05.


Holidays: 31 days holiday each year rising to a maximum of 36 on incremental periods


Pension:
Sector Leading 10% employer pension contribution


Sleepover:
Additional Payment for Sleepover, which could add an extra £3000 to salary per annum

Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Learning and Development Opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Non-contributory EAP Scheme

PVG paid for by Organisation.

Applicants should note that these posts will require PVG membership and SSSC registration.

The Management of Offenders Act (Scotland Exclusions and Exceptions) applies to this role.


JOB PURPOSE

To support and provide high-quality, person-centred care, to residents or students across a range of supported living situations.

Supporting the Camphill Ethos is a key element of the role to ensure that Camphill Blair Drummond maintains its role as a leader in care provision and that the people who live and work in our community can develop in a therapeutic social environment.


MAIN DUTIES

Major Tasks

• To provide, and support colleagues and volunteers in the provision of, highquality personcentred care and support for all residents or students in a house or houses.
• In conjunction with the Assistant Residential Coordinator, to ensure the safety and welfare of all living and working in a household.
• To assist the Assistant Residential Coordinator with the coordination of daily living arrangements, including cultural and spiritual life.
• To ensure that all aspects of care and support provided in a household comply with National Care Standards, and those standards, policies and procedures agreed by Camphill Blair Drummond, and reflect best professional practice.
• To assist the Assistant Residential Coordinator with management of the finances of the household and in line with there needs, to assist residents or students in the handling of their money.
• In conjunction with the Assistant Residential Coordinator to provide support and advice to your colleagues as appropriate.

Safety, Welfare, and Quality of Life

• Actively encourage and supporting inclusion into wider community networks and facilities, to the benefit of the resident or student.
• To provide personal care in a sensitive manner, always upholding the dignity of the individual.
• Liaise with parents and carers, and other professionals as required, in agreement with the Assistant Residential Coordinator.
• To contribute to the production and review of personal plans / support plans for individual residents or students, and ensure all records are kept up to date and current under the guidance of the Assistant Residential Coordinator and to attend residents' reviews when Assistant Residential Coordinator is unavailable.
• Ensure that matters of health and safety are accorded the highest priority and that all requirements in terms of law and Council policy are met.
• To act in accordance with the Scottish Social Services Council, Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers.

Support and Co-ordination of Daily Living Arrangements

• Encourage and support the residents and students to participate in the recreational, cultural and spiritual activities are available within the household and such activities outside the household, both in CBD and in the locality.
• Contribute to the effective running of the household by carrying out the agreed daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, tidying etc.