Relief Life Skills Coach
JOB DESCRIPTION
Relief Life Skills Coach
Job Title Relief Life Skills Coach
Reporting to Centre ManagerPurpose of Job
To support members of staff and Board of Trustees in all aspects of the delivery of a high quality day care service throughout Daybreak
Key areas of responsibility
· Delivery of pre programmed activities· Direct responsibility for the delivery of service to clients
· Delivery of Living Skills as directed by the Manager and Life Skills Coaches
· To carry our driving duties as deemed necessary by the Manager and Life Skills Coaches
· To carry out lunch time supervision on a rota basis
· To produce written reports/diary entries and other recording systems
· Delivery of other activities to include gardening, educational visits, working in the bakery and retail outlet, laundry duties, sports and any other activities as required
· To ensure that the welfare, health and safety of the clients is a major priority at all times
· Ensure a high quality service is delivered to clients, carers, Care Managers, and others
· Policies and strategies agreed by the Board are reflected in communication outside of the organisation
· Respect confidentiality concerning both clients and company policies
· In common with other staff, a professional manner must be adopted at all times
· Any other duties as deemed integral and necessary to your development and the efficient and smooth operation of the company
· This job description illustrates the main duties which are deemed as integral and necessary to your development and the efficient and smooth operation of the company
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Relief Life Skills Coaches
QUALIFICATIONS
/ Essential / Desirable· 3 G.C.S.E’s or equivalent
· NVQ Level II Social Care
· First Aid Certificate
· Manual Handling Certificate
· Driving Licence
· Health and Hygiene Certificate / *
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EXPERIENCE
· Experience of working in health & social care with people with learning disabilities· Experience of care and independent living programmes / * / *
SKILLS
· Ability to work both independently and in a team· Effective listening and communication skills
· Maintain confidentiality
· Be able to use resources in the community
· Be able to demonstrate equal opportunities and anti discriminatory practices
· Specific skills interest
· Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
· Imaginative and creative in delivery of service / *
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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
· Friendly and personable· Confidential and professional
· A flexible approach
· Open and tolerant manner
· Ability to use own initiative
· A willingness to learn all activities within Daybreak
· Ability to be a team player
· Training / *
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