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Support Workers based at New Bridge Horizons
- north waterhouse farm, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
- Be aware of young people’s progress and achievements and report to the keyworker.
- Prepare environment as directed for activities and clear afterwards.
- Assist with display of young people’s work.
- Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed and assist young people in their use.
- Attend and participate in meetings as required.
- Self-develop through training and other learning activities including performance management as required.
- Accompany young people on visits, trips and activities in and around the community as required.
- To undertake such other duties as is commensurate with the grade andresponsibilities of the post. Undertake personal care tasks in a dignified and respectful manner and to a high standard.
- Maintain contact with carers, families and professionals where appropriate.
- Assist the young people to maximize their potential and achieve their individual agreed targets, promoting their self-esteem and enabling them to become as independent as possible.
- To observe confidentiality with regards to the young people.
- To be aware of and comply with the policies and procedures of New Bridge Horizons.
- Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with young people, being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
- Ensure that medication is administered and recorded as instructed and in accordance with the service’s guidelines.
- Supervise and support young people, ensuring their safety and that all young people have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- Promote positive values and attitudes. Deal promptly with conflicts and incidents whilst encouraging young people to take responsibility for their own behaviour, in line with the centre’s established policies.
- Promote inclusion and acceptance of all young people by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities.
- Provide feedback on young people’s personal needs as appropriate and undertake record keeping as required.
- To work as a member of the team and contribute to the development of the service, in line with the ethics of New Bridge Horizons.
- Support key workers in managing young people’s behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
- Support young people to understand instructions.