Mayden Support
Mayden Support is a Supported Living provider established in 2018 in Warrington, supporting people through our person-centred approach.
Here at Mayden, our focus is to provide exceptional care and support to individuals with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum condition, mental health diagnosis, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments through a person-centred approach.
Our promise is to provide a safe and homely environment that promotes independence and choice. In addition, we aim to transform and enhance our clients quality of life through support that is focused around the individual rather than their age or assumptions.
We are looking for a passionate and driven residential support worker(s), who want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
About You
Do you have experience providing care and support for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Are you passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and are you ready to grow personally and professionally in your career.
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Mayden Support Limited.
We are looking for positive role models who are fun, enthusiastic and passionate people, who are committed to developing their own professional capabilities, and can offer a nurturing, safe, non-judgmental, empathetic approach, whilst respecting children and young people’s views, wishes and feelings.
Benefits:
· Enrolment on fully funded qualification (Relevant to service and upon successful completion of probationary period)
· Competitive salary
· Free meals whilst on shift.
· Company Pension scheme
· Funded Enhanced DBS
· Medicash Health Plan
· Refer a friend and receive £100 (After they complete 100hrs with the company)
Main purpose of job:
As a Residential Support Worker your responsibilities will include:
- Providing direct care and support to children and young people with learning disabilities, ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being are maintained at all times
- Assist with personal care tasks, which may include personal hygiene, dressing, and feeding (As required)
- Working and supporting children and young people to create positive outcomes and promote independence
- Direct practical interactions with children and young people including play, activities, cooking, engaging with the wider community, supporting educational and health needs and personal care (if required)
- General housekeeping duties and maintenance
- Completing general Health and Safety checks
- Budgeting
- Recording and reporting
- Key working
- Advocacy
- Behavior management
- Working to a high standard in line with OFSTED inspection framework requirements, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
- Engage in planning and implementation of individual care plans and other relevant documentation.
- Adhering to individual risk assessments
- Managing safeguarding for children and young people
- Working in partnership with other professionals and agencies
- Report writing and attending statutory reviews as required
Main duties & responsibilities:
Daily Living
To support children and young people to meet their personal needs as identified within their care plans which includes:
· Administering medication in accordance with company policy.
· Housekeeping and the planning and preparation of meals, in order to support and develop skills for independence.
· Promoting health, wellbeing and personal hygiene
· General budgeting.
· Attending Education
· Promoting Safety and Risk Management
· Participating in Activities
· Engagement in Therapeutic support
Community
To support children and young people with:
· Social inclusion and recreational activities.
· Assisting with medical appointments.
· Attending educational establishments.
· The opportunity to support individuals on their holidays.
Companionship
To support children and young people with:
· Building and maintaining long lasting positive relationships, and attachments with the people who support them.
· Taking the initiative to develop trusting and safe relationships with the people who support them.
· Assisting with individuals holistic needs including emotional, social
physical and spiritual, whilst encouraging and promoting independence and choice.
Record Keeping:
· To contribute to the development of care plans based on assessed needs of service users, ensuring they are reviewed on a regular basis.
· To assist with written progress reports as agreed with relevant purchasing agencies and to attend reviews.
· Maintain records for individuals and report any accidents in accordance with company policy.
· Read Care Plans, Communication book and complete daily diary contributing factual information as necessary
· Participate in shift handover
Legislation:
· Children’s Act 1989/2004
· Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality standards
· Working Together to Safeguard Children and young people 2018/23
· Equality Act 2010
Personal Development
· Together with a team leader, identify learning needs through the appraisal and supervision process.
· Attend Medication administration training and then be assessed in accordance with company policy.
· To undertake Health and Safety and any other mandatory training as and when required.
· To undertake training in de-escalation, deflection, break away strategies and physical intervention techniques (CPI)
The above list is not an exhaustive list of duties as the role may change from time to time to meet the requirements and objectives of the business as a whole.
General Statement
The above duties and responsibilities do not include, or define all tasks that may be required by the post holder. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character of the duties, or the level of responsibility entailed.
Equal Opportunities
The company supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, nationality, ethnic, or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief and age.
The above job description forms part of your Main Terms and Conditions of Employment. The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.
Pay: £12.85-£13.10 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
