Are you passionate about supporting individuals to reach their potential and develop new skills? Oak Tree Life Skills CIC is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Activity Support Worker to join our team and help provide meaningful support to the service users in a variety of workshops.
Key Responsibilities:
A. Supporting Service Users:
- Provide stimulation and encouragement through engaging entertainment and activities.
- Develop knowledge of various learning support needs relevant to Oak Tree Life Skills CIC.
- Understand and respond to the specific needs of service users, guiding them to overcome challenges and learn new skills.
- Encourage and motivate service users to actively participate in workshops and tasks.
- Offer positive reinforcement, praise, and rewards.
- Facilitate social interaction and teamwork in workshops and around the Centre.
- Support service users’ personal development and wellbeing through individual and group learning.
- Help with specific tasks such as clarifying instructions, managing equipment use, assisting with personal health needs, and promoting social interactions.
- Ensure service users’ safety and wellbeing at all times.
B. Supporting Workshop Facilitators and Colleagues:
- Assist the workshop facilitator in developing and implementing support programs.
- Monitor and record service users' progress within workshops.
- Provide feedback to workshop facilitators, senior staff, and management about service users’ progress and any difficulties.
- Help adapt materials and tasks to ensure service users can fully participate in workshops.
- Respond promptly to requests for assistance and report any concerns or incidents.
C. Supporting Oak Tree Life Skills CIC:
- Collaborate with senior staff and management to ensure quality service delivery.
- Follow Oak Tree Life Skills CIC’s policies, procedures, and health and safety standards.
- Maintain confidentiality of service users, staff, and management at all times.
- Assist with manual handling and personal care tasks as needed.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to effective teamwork.
- Ensure that your uniform is worn correctly and maintained daily.
Essential Characteristics:
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Motivated and enthusiastic to work in the Health and Social Care sector.
- Availability to provide cover during holidays or sickness.
- Understanding of personal behaviour and its impact on colleagues, clients, and visitors.
- Willingness to act in accordance with the Care Standards Act 2000 and Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA).
Personal Development:
- Engage in regular personal development discussions with management to ensure continuous improvement.
- Attend relevant training courses and meet targets outlined in your personal development plan.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to team initiatives.
Why Oak Tree Life Skills CIC?
- We are an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to quality care and staff development.
- We provide training to help you succeed and progress within your role.
- Oak Tree Life Skills CIC is committed to confidentiality and upholding the highest standards of care.
The candidate must be flexible to work Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am-6pm.
This contract is for 30 hours per week.
We do not operate on bank holidays or weekends and close for a short period over the Christmas season.
Please note shift times may vary throughout the week.
All successful candidates will be required to attend in-house training provided by the company’s trainers and complete one week of shadowing. This training and shadowing period will be fully paid.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Language:
Work Location: In person
