Child & Adolescent Support Worker - Bournemouth, Dorset

Child & Adolescent Support Worker - Job Description

Job Title            Child and Adolescent Support Worker Place of Work    Various          Salary       £7.50 - £10.50 per hour + Sleep In Allowance £25 per night	Download Job Specification
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Context of Job

Beaufort Support Service Ltd is a staffing agency which specialises in supplying support staff to children's homes, social services departments and schools. Child and Adolescent Support Workers assist professional staff teams to provide quality care to meet the needs of children and young people.

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Working Relations

Key Outcomes of Job

• When called upon to work as a member of a professional staff team you would be expected to contribute to the effective and efficient running of the organisation in line with relevant legislation, policy and procedures and instruction from senior staff.
• To assist the organisations staff in maintaining good standards of care and control within a warm and accepting environment, and to follow advice and guidance laid down in The Children Act (1989) and the National Minimum Care Standards (2001).
• Implement a framework for prevention and management of individuals' behaviour.
• To assist the staff in maintaining the home in good condition.
• To assist the staff in ensuring the safety of residents at all times.
• To assist the staff in ensuring the security of the contents of the home, including confidential records, cash, keys, furniture and equipment, clothing and children's possessions.
• To assist the staff in attending to the health of the children and maintaining high standards of hygiene.
• To assist the staff in encouraging children to follow their own religion and cultural beliefs.
• To organise and be involved in such extra curricular activities that are in the interest of the children and young people as necessary, and as directed.
• To work with children and young people according to the individual child's needs, and assist in providing focused work as planned and directed.
• To assist the staff in carrying out the home's administration (re: Children's records).

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate children and young people
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies
• Ability to work in a safe manner
• Ability to seek support and direction from colleagues
• Organising and planning activities
• Ability to establish good working relationships with children and young people based on respect and openness
• Ability and confidence to act as an advocate for children and young people
• Ability to provide a positive role model for children and young people
• Commitment to training and development
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Ability to work effectively within teams and as an individual
• Ability to manage personal stress
• Integrity
• Resilience
• Flexibility

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people who have complex needs and exhibit emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Educated to GCSE standard

Desirable

• Professional qualification in Social Work.
• NVQ3 Children and Young People (or willing to undertake)
• More than 1 year experience of working with children and young people in a variety of settings.

Special Conditions

Criminal Records Bureau Disclosures

This post will result in you having substantial contact with children and young people. The Beaufort Support Service Ltd, therefore, requires that by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, the Children's Act 1989 and/or the Police Act 1997, you reveal any criminal convictions, bind over orders or cautions, including those which would normally be regarded as spent. You must complete the relevant section on the application form - your application will be returned if this section is incomplete. If successful in your application you will subject to a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced   Disclosure.

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.