Job Description and Person Specification.pdf - Westminster Society ...

ADULT SESSIONAL WORKER - JOB DESCRIPTIONAccountable to:Main Objectives:The Domiciliary Care Service Manager and Manager of theService you are doing sessions with.To provide sessional support during periods of staff shortage orsickness or to cover specific support sessions as agreed withthe Domiciliary Care Manager.To ensure that our services continue to be carried out smoothlyand in the best interests of people who live in houses or useservicesTo ensure all work is carried out in a way that enables serviceusers to exercise their rights, to be aware of and meet theirresponsibilities and support development of opportunities withintheir own home and the wider community.Work with colleagues and people with learning disabilities inthe promotion of the Westminster Society’s core values, whilstfulfilling and furthering the aims and objectives of the service.Limits of Authority:Terms & ConditionsPayTo work within agreed budges and policies and procedures ofboth the Westminster Society and the individual services.All sessional workers sign a terms and conditions agreementwith the Society which sets out that you will be engaged on an‘as and when basis’ and expected to work across all ourservices depending on your skills, experience, needs of theservice and the availability of work. You will also be expected toattend essential training to keep your skills and knowledge upto date and meet our statutory requirements.The Society salary scale for Sessional Support Workers is£9.00 per hour. The hourly rate includes payment for annualleave equivalent to 28 days leave for full time work. Therefore10.8% of your hourly rate (£0.97) is the payment for youraccrued annual leave. Additional sleep-in payments in will bepaid at £32.00 per night. Bank holidays worked are paid at timeand a half.KEY AREAS OF WORK:SERVICES To support people to understand and meet their responsibilities as tenants orlicensees and encourage individual involvement and responsibility in the running oftheir own home To support people to use community resources, promote a variety of social andleisure activities and support people with their health needsPage 1 of 4

To develop positive relationships with people and plan and provide support whichenables them to achieve their goalsRISK MANAGEMENT To ensure the general well being, safety and security of everyone who uses theservice by continually assessing risk and following up on issues and concerns To maintain high standards of health, safety and hygiene by ensuring a clean andsafe environment and supporting the people who use the service with their domesticresponsibilities. To personally undertake cleaning tasks according to the needs of theservice. To work within agreed Health and Safety Policies and procedures and support peopleto develop awareness of their own health issues and healthy living To support people to take medication and complete the necessary monitoring andrecording regarding medication To be aware of the vulnerability of the people we support and be alert to the potentialfor abuse. To follow agreed local and national procedures for recognizing andreporting situations that may put someone at risk or cause harmADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE To maintain and update paper and computer based records in line with the Society’spolicies and legal requirements To ensure financial records are up to date, budget limits are adhered to and financialinstructions are observed. To provide support with banking and budgeting issues forservice users To complete other administration tasks including letter and report writing at theinstruction of a Society manager.TEAMTo develop positive working relationships with team members in any service whereyou work and to carry out work in a way that provides support and encouragement toall team members To work within the policies and procedures of the organisation and each service To participate in shift planning, handover, daily recording and team meetings toensure good communication and support within the teamPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT To manage own time effectively and complete all responsibilities of a shift or supportsession To attend support meetings with service based managers or the Domiciliary CareManager, reflect on feedback given and use feedback to improve own work To attend training and development opportunities at the request of the DomiciliaryCare Manager based on mandatory and service specific trainingIn order to deliver services effectively a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holdermay be required to perform work not specifically referred to the above. Such duties,however, will fall within the scope of the post.Page 2 of 4

ADULT SESSIONAL WORKER – PERSON SPECIFICATIONQualities Essential Desirable Assessment CriteriaEducation1.Ability to complete letters, reports,financial and other records usingbasic maths and English, with goodspelling and grammar . Basic use ofIT systems including WORD,OUTLOOK and EXCELNVQ2/3 in Healthand Social CareApplication form andassessment centre2. Experience of providing support foradults with learning disabilities inresidential ,supported living oroutreach environmentsExperience ofworking with peoplewith mental healthissues,communicationchallenges orcomplex needs.Experience ofsessional workApplication formExperience3. Awareness of issues relating tohealth and safety, with the ability tolook at a situation, assess and reducerisks, follow up on issues raised andwork out the support someone needsand wants to live successfully in theirhome and while out in the communityApplication form andassessment centre4. Experience of working alone onone to one basis with adults withlearning disabilitiesApplication formSkills5. Ability to develop relationships,relate to and communicate in aprofessional manner with a variety ofpeople including people with learningdisabilities, their families, colleaguesand other professionals. Ability toadapt own communication to differentneedsApplication form andassessment centre6. Ability to safely perform manualhandling tasks where these arerequired that may include usingwheelchairs, hoists and will includedaily living tasks such as shoppingand cleaningApplication form andOccupational HealthPage 3 of 4

7. Ability to quickly adapt to workingwith new teams and environments,pick up routines and procedures anduse initiativeApplication form andassessment centreKnowledge8. Understanding, commitment andability to apply equality of opportunityand the Society’s statement of valuesin all areas of service provision,including to colleagues, families andpeople with learning disabilitiesApplication form andassessment centre9. An understanding of the risks ofabuse for vulnerable adults and theprotocols in place to safeguard peopleagainst abuseApplication form andassessment centre10. Absolute reliability. Available towork flexible hours includingweekends, evenings and on-calls atshort notice and understanding theneed for good timekeepingApplication formMotivation/Disposition11. Commitment to developing ownskills and learning through receivingsupport from managers, reflecting onfeedback and attending learningeventsApplication form,Assessment Centre12. Positive approach and desire towork with adults with learningdisabilities in a person centred waywhich achieves best outcomes for theindividualApplication form andassessment centrePage 4 of 4