William Morris Hall

William Morris Hall 6 Somers Road Walthamstow London E17 6RX Tel: 020 8509 8985 Fax: 020 8520 4384 Email:[email protected] February 2017

Dear Enquirer,

Thank you for your enquiry about the Development Worker role here at the Limes. I am enclosing a Job Description, a Person Profile, an Equal Opportunities form and an Application form. Please complete the Application form and the Equal Opportunities form and return them to the Limes by 12pm 20th March.

The Limes is committed to Equal Opportunities and Cultural Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you have a disability and require any assistance in completing the form, please call the Limes on the contact number above.

The decision to shortlist you for interview will be based solely on the information you provide in your application form. It is important that you refer to the Job Specification and Person Profile when completing Section 4 – Relevant Experience, as this space will provide you with the opportunity to tell us how you meet the selection criteria for the job. Rather than simply repeating your career history, look at the skills and experience required by the job and give specific examples of work or actions that show you have the required skills. Do not forget to include any skills and experience that you have gained outside full time employment.

If you do use any additional sheets, please note which question they refer to and mark each page with your name.

Should you not hear from us by the 22nd March, you can assume you have not been shortlisted for interview. We hope you understand we take this approach in order to save The Limes, the postage costs.

Formal and informal interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd March The informal interview will be with a small group of young people with learning disabilities. You will be expected to have prepared and carry out a short 5 minute activity or game with the group. If you have any questions regarding this, please call Liz Frazer, Director on the number above.

Thank you for your interest.

Yours sincerely, Liz Fraser Director Development worker

Job specification

Person reports to Transition Co-ordinator

Person Supervises -

Salary £22,313 pa pro rata , (£12.26 per hour)

Hours Up to 37 hours, Monday- Friday including evening and occasional weekend shifts.

Purpose of the Job

To empower young people to run their own projects using creative methods of working.

To support young people with disabilities to have more control, involvement and choice as they move from childhood to adulthood.

Management & administration 1. Maintain day to day efficient and cost effective office practice. 2. Communicate effectively within the team and with other teams at the Limes. 3. To contribute to development of policy to ensure best practice. 4. To ensure members have the information, training, support and resources they need to run projects effectively and safely in conjunction with one another. 5. To ensure targets are met in accordance with the Project objectives and produce review/ monitoring reports as required. 6. To become familiar with the policies, services and working practices, including care plans and reviews, of young disabled people, both in the Local Authority Children’s and Adult Services. 7. To produce reports as specified by the Youth and Family Support Co- ordinator and maintain up to date records of a high standard. 8. To ensure that each young person with an individually taliored package receives a quality assured service.

Development 1. To research, promote, develop and carry out activities and projects with consideration to members’ support needs and wishes in line with the project outcomes. 2. To support each member to develop their own person-centred plan. 3. To assist members to build up networks of support, including peer support. 4. To help service users to identify and work on what they need to make a successful transition to adulthood (e.g. housing, employment, independent living skills, independent travel, employment options). 5. To ensure that all members are referred to appropriate agencies for any further advice and support as and when appropriate. 6. To develop members participation in the organisation of projects. 7. To keep abreast of current development in the field of social inclusion.

Co-operation, Liaison and publicity 1. To provide information in an accessible format. 2. To attend staff team meetings or external organisations’ meetings when required by the Youth & Family Support Co-ordinator/Director 3. To provide written and verbal reports for the management of Youth services. 4. To promote opportunities for people with learning disabilities in the community in conjunction with the Youth & Family Support Co-ordinator. 5. To develop links with external organisations and the Local Authority.

General 1. To maintain and develop positive links with those who support members, particularly parents. 2. To support young adults with learning disabilities to understand and sustain professional relationships. 3. To operate within all Limes policies including confidentiality and Equal Opportunities 4. To undertake training as required by the Youth & Family Support Co-ordinator 5. To undertake other duties as required by the Youth & Family Support Co- ordinator within the competence of the post holder and commensurate with their grading

Equal Opportunities 1. The organisation has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work. PERSON PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Development Worker

LOCATION: The Limes

Requirement Essential/ Method of Desirable Measurement 1. Qualifications/Education/Knowledge

A youth work, teaching, related NVQ or other relevant qualification D Appl. Form

A current working knowledge of ways to support people with E disabilities in a person centred manner. Interview

A good understanding of self advocacy D Appl. Form and interview A good understanding of Transition D Appl. Form and interview 2. Experience

To have worked in a group setting with people with disabilities E Appl. Form

To have worked with paper and computer-based administrative E Appl. Form systems

To have managed own workload and successfully delivered E Appl. Form and outcomes interview

To have worked in a creative environment E Appl. Form and interview To have worked in a multi-racial, multi-cultural setting. E Appl. Form

To have at least two years experience of working with people with E Appl. Form and learning disabilities either in a paid or voluntary capacity. interview

To have led group activities. E Appl. Form

3. Abilities - both aptitudes and skills

The ability to use initiative to problem solve E Interview

To work well within a team comprising of volunteers and staff. E Interview

To relate well to people with disabilities. E Interview

To relate well to parents. E Appl. Form

To possess excellent communication skills E Appl. Form/interview To use various methods of communication eg. BSL, Makaton, E Appl. Form/ using pictures, skills in art, crafts, games and drama. Interview

Ability to speak another language D Appl. Form 4. Personal qualities - characteristics, style, interests, attitudes

To be creative when planning activities E Interview

To possess good organisational skills E Interview

To have an interest in challenging discrimination of all kinds, but E Interview particularly towards people with disabilities.

5.Circumstances/Health

To be able to work flexibly including some evenings, weekends E Interview and school holidays or some combination of these hours

This post is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau E Interview check Application Form – Confidential

The information supplied on this application form will be used to evaluate your suitability for the post. Please complete this form in type or in block capitals in black ink and return to the address on the covering letter.

Application for the post of……………………………………………………………

1. Personal Information

Last Name……………………………… Title……………………………………

First Name(s)…………………………… Daytime Tel No………………………

Other Names…………………………… Evening Tel No………………………..

Date of Birth……………………………. National Insurance No………………

Address………………………………………………………………………………..

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Email……………………………………………………………………………………

2. Qualifications and Training

Date Secondary School/ Subjects Studied or training Qualification From/To College / courses attended University / Training Organisation

Do you have any additional certificates or professional qualifications? 3. Work History Please give details of all the positions (paid or unpaid) you have held, starting with your most recent post, accounting for any gaps in your employment history.

Date From/To Employers name and Job Title and main Final Salary and (month/year) address and nature of responsibilities reason for business leaving

If necessary, please continue on a separate sheet

Please give details of any paid or voluntary work you plan to continue if appointed to this post……………………………………………………………………………………...... 4. Relevant Experience You are asked to use this space to outline all your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the job. Please ensure you complete this section carefully as the information you provide will be the basis for shortlisting you. You may find it useful to refer to the job description and person specification when completing this section. If necessary, continue on a separate sheet. 5. General Information

Do you hold a current full driving licence? Yes  No

 I already have the legal right to work in the UK

If appointed, how soon could you join us?......

Are there any dates when you would not be available for interview?......

Disabilities

Do you have a disability? Yes No  If 'yes', please give brief details of the effects of your disability on your day-to-day activities, and any other information that you feel would help us to accommodate your needs and thus meet our obligations under the Equality Act 2010:

6. References

Please give the names and current business addresses of people whom we may contact for a reference, covering your work history over the past 5 years. The first referee must be your current or most recent employer. If this is your first job, please give details of your headteacher or college tutor. Personal references (ie from your GP or friends) are not acceptable. If necessary please attach an additional sheet.

Current Employer Previous Employer

Name…………………………………… Name……………………………………

Job Title………………………………… Job Title…………………………………

Organisation……………………………. Organisation…………………………….

Address…………………………………. Address………………………………….

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Telephone No…………………………... Telephone No…………………………...

Email……………………………………… Email……………………………………..

How do you know them?...... How do you know them?......

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Can we contact your current employer prior to any conditional offer of employment? Yes No 7. Criminal Record Under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders legislation the covering letter states that this post is subject to a police check. Please give details of any cautions, convictions or bindovers you have received or proceedings being instituted against you.

Criminal Convictions or cautions……………………………………………………………….

Are you subject to any current or outstanding disciplinary action or legal proceedings? Yes No 

If yes, please give details………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………….

8. Declaration

I confirm that the information I have given is correct and complete and that misleading or untruthful statements will result in my dismissal if they become known after my appointment.

Signed………………………………………….

Date………………………………………… Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form Confidential

To ensure no-one experiences unfair discrimination, we only use this information to monitor the effectiveness of our Equal Opportunities policy and practice. Your answers will be kept strictly confidential. This form will be detached from your application. It will not be seen by the panel which shortlists or interviews for the job. Please complete this form and return with your application form.

Post applied for………………………………………………………………………….

What is your ethnic group? Please tick the appropriate box to indicate your ethnic group White Black or Black British African British  Ghanian Irish  Kenyan Albanian  Nigerian Greek / Greek Cypriot  Somali Kosovan  South African Turkish / Turkish Cypriot  Caribbean Any other White background  Any other Black background (please write below) (please write below)

Dual or multiple heritage Asian or Asian British White and Asian  Bangladeshi White and Black African  Indian White and Black Caribbean  Pakistani Any other dual or multiple heritage  Mauritian (please write below) Gypsy / Roma  Sri Lankan Traveller  Any other Asian background (please write below) Any other ethnic background (please write below)  Chinese Do you consider yourself to have a disability? Yes  No If you answered yes, please identify which type of disability from the options below Hearing disability  Learning disability Physical disability  Visual disability Other disability (please write below) 

What is your gender? Female  Male To which of the following age groups do you belong Under 20  20 - 29 30 – 39  40 - 49 50 - 59  60 and over What is your religion? (please tick one box only) Buddhist  Christian Hindu  Jewish Muslim  Sikh None  Other (please write below) What is your sexuality? Heterosexual  Gay man Lesbian  Bisexual Transgender  Thank you for taking the time to complete this form