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INTERNAL JOB – this vacancy is only available to Torfaen County Borough Council employees and agency workers currently engaged with the council.

SOCIAL CARE AND HOUSING SERVICE DAY OPPORTUNITIES TEAM

3x SKILLS SUPPORT WORKERS

GRADE: 5 (SCP 19-25) SALARY: £18,746 - £22,658 CONTRACT – Permanent, 37hours Monday to Friday

We are looking for a dependable, dedicated, responsible, caring person to join our enthusiastic and motivated Day Opportunities Team.

Are you innovative, fun, creative, flexible and reliable? If so, then you could be the right person to join our Day Opportunities Team.

You will be required to work with adults with disabilities and life limiting conditions to achieve person centred outcomes whilst promoting their independence, equality, dignity, individuality and quality of life. Our Day Opportunities Team is looking for a hard working and dedicated person who can use their excellent communication skills to develop person-centred care plans in partnership with people. For the role of skills support assistant we are looking for people with the right attitude and the desire to make a difference in peoples lives. You will be confident working on your own initiative and as part of a team and have the ability to provide sensitive personal care when needed. The job will provide you with an opportunity to gain skills, knowledge, training and experience in supporting people to access community-based activities in individual and group work in a variety of settings. This will include individuals with complex and/or behavioural needs. It is desirable that you hold a valid UK drivers licence along with GCSE (or equivalent including pre- assessment) English and Maths and have or be willing to obtain the Qualification Credit Frame work in Health and Social Care (Adults) level 2 for Wales and NI OR equivalent qualification/experience in a related field. For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Lynne Griffiths Assistant Team Manager for Day Opportunities on 01495 742261

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Application forms and further information can be obtained from and returned to; The Recruitment Team, Floor 4, Civic Centre, Pontypool, Torfaen NP4 6YB or Telephone 01495 742308. E Mail: [email protected] or alternatively visit the internal website SWOOP to view and download an application form

Closing Date: 12 Noon on Monday, 5th February 2018 Post Ref: REQ001534-0502

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Details Position Title: Skills Support Worker

Grade: 5

Section: Social Care and Housing Service Area: Day Opportunities

Responsible To: Team Leader Responsible For: Skills Support Worker

Office use only Job Evaluation ID 0553 Date Issued:

Job Purpose

To work with adults with disabilities and life limiting conditions to achieve person centred outcomes. To promote the independence, equality, dignity, individuality, quality of life and choice for all people in receipt of services.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

1. To work together with others (across teams and communities) to deliver quality opportunities which promote positive outcomes for vulnerable adults recognising the need for positive risk management. 2. To understand the needs and requirements of people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, dementia, behaviours that challenge, physical disabilities, sensory loss, acquired brain injury and other conditions. 3. To implement person centred approaches that support each individual’s personal development To promote and actively encourage service user and carer involvement in all aspects of work particularly in the development of person centred plans 4. To provide support to a variety of therapeutic interventions as required. 5. To provide support to individuals in order to maintain and develop skills for life (including work). 6. To facilitate learning and development activities that are person centred and meet individual needs and preferences. 7. To support and assist service users to build up local networks in their community, making connections and assisting them to gain new interests and experiences. 8. To contribute to person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review. 9. To support individuals with assistive technology. 10.To promote positive behaviour and to implement the positive behavioural support Model 11.To take on the keyworker role as required 12.To participate in reviews, assessments and risk assessment processes 13.To assist with travel and travel arrangements 14.To implement best practice such as person centred communication. Developing a range of communication styles and effective listening skills. 15.To support the recording, monitoring and evaluation of service users progress ensuring that this is consistent with legislation, guidance and policy and procedure. 16.To ensure the promotion of equality, inclusion and co production in all aspects of work 17.To understand and implement risk management tools. 18.To participate fully in the monthly supervision and annual appraisal process 19.To undertake any training as required and to develop all relevant work skills 20.To implement best practice in manual handling, personal care and hygiene. Moving and handling people in line with their individual plans of care 21.To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other health and safety legislation. To comply with TCBC policy and procedure at all times. 22.Any other duties commensurate with the post as directed by the Principal Officer for Service Provision and Development

Resources/Equipment/Material

N/A Supervision/Management of People

No supervision of staff

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

You will be expected to:

1. Show a commitment to people with disabilities/life limiting conditions and have the ability to develop and sustain relationships.

2. Display a non-judgemental attitude and be able to see people’s attributes and gifts.

3. Be able to act sensitivity and respond to people’s emotional and social health.

4. Be able to accept support and feedback from others.

5. Be willing to work as part of a team and participate in any appropriate training and personal development as agreed.

6. Actively promote the TCBC Equality Policy and practice in all aspects of the job role as it relates to colleagues, service users and partners

7. Demonstrate good timekeeping and attendance completing any agreed paperwork to the required standards and on time.

9. The post holder must display a flexible approach to delivering the services

10. The post holder will be required to effectively communicate with a wide and varied range of people on a regular basis including individuals participating in the activities, colleagues and training providers. Special Working Conditions

General

 To observe confidentiality in all aspects of work.

 To participate in the service area’s supervision process and/or Corporate Appraisal process.

 To demonstrate a willingness to undertake training development and learning opportunities to improve skills.

 Comply with and support others to observe Health and Safety Act 1974 procedures and processes.

 To adhere to the terms of the Alternative Working Strategy should the post be eligible.

 To work within the Councils’ policy and procedures in respect of equal opportunity, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practices.

 To accept that this job description may be periodically subject to review.

 To undertake any other duties and/or times of work as may be reasonably required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation, at your place of work or based in any other establishment. PERSON SPECIFICATION

Position Title: Skills Support Worker Date:

For office use only Shortlisted By: Name of Candidate: Date:

Please note you will need to meet the essential criterion to be invited for interview.

Selection Method Requirements Essential or Score Tested at Interview Desirable and/or Application Form

Education/Qualifications/Knowledge 1.1 Have or be willing to obtain the E Application S Qualification Credit Frame work in Health and Social Care ( Adults) level 2 & 3 for Wales and N.I. 1.2 Have GCSE (or equivalent including E Application S pre-assessment) English & Maths. 1.3 Have an understanding of equality, E Application inclusion and co production. Interviews S

1.4 Have an understanding of risk and D Interview/Trial how this can be managed in a positive way

1.5 Driving qualification, PSV or prepared D Application to gain a MIDAS qualification

Experience 2.1 Working effectively as part of a team. E Application/ Interview/ Trial S

2.2Understanding of the needs and Application/ requirements of people with learning Interview S disabilities, autism, mental health issues, dementia, behaviours that challenge, physical disabilities, sensory loss, acquired brain injury and other conditions. Skills and Abilities 3.1 Excellent communication skills, E Application/ verbal, non verbal, written and listening Interview/ Trial S 3.2 Display a non-judgemental attitude E Interview/ Trial and be able to see people’s gifts and attributes.

Personal Attributes 4.1 Caring about the well-being of others E Application/ and an ability to develop and sustain Interview/ Trial S relationships 4.2 A commitment to the principles of E Application/ equality and demonstrate how this Interview/ Trial will influence day to day practice

4.3 Dealing well with difficult E Interview/Trial circumstances or crisis situations 4.4 A willingness to learn and reflect on E Interview/Trial practice

4.5 To be able to work effectively as part E Application/ of a team or teams (including multi- Interview disciplinary teams) and also to be confident working on your own initiative. 4.6 Flexibility demonstrating a willingness E Application/ to working in different setting with Interview/ Trial different team and service users

Circumstances 5.1This post is subject to an enhanced E Post Interview Criminal Records Bureau Check Total Short Listing Score

Score key: 0 = Not Met Criteria 1 = Fully Met Criteria