Relief Support Worker (Waking Nights), Linn Moor Campus

Linn Moor is a unique multi-generational approach to community-based care for individuals with learning disabilities and other additional support needs, in a residential setting. The campus its self is situated on beautiful grounds allowing our service users the freedom to enjoy the outdoors. With UK wide recognition for our pioneering work with people with autism, our focus is on the development of meaningful life skills and personal fulfilment for the children and young adults we support. If successful you would be joining a large team of enthusiastic support workers with a wealth of experience from all different backgrounds We are currently seeking Relief Support Workers (Waking Nights) to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team at our Linn Moor campus. You will help to provide a quality service to meet the needs of our students and young adults with additional support needs, supporting the night time care that is provided within the residential care setting. Ideally you should have some experience of working with children and/or young adults with autism / learning difficulties and have the ability to engage/relate to them through effective communication skills and the ability to deal with complex and challenging behaviour. Hours: Relief/Ad-hoc Work Rota: 10pm - 8am Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour Location: Linn Moor Campus, Peterculter For this role prior experience would be preferred, in particular, having worked night shift or waking nights and lone working. We welcome applications from those who would like the opportunity to work within social care or those simply seeking a change of direction. Successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme; however VSA will cover any associated costs. Purpose of Job To contribute to the effective provision of an integrated, inclusive and quality service designed to meet the care, social and educational needs of the students at Linn Moor and achieving the best possible outcomes for them whilst supporting the full implementation of the 24 hour curriculum, according to agreed statutory & VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements, monitoring the effective use of staffing resources. Main Responsibilities Identifying ways of communicating effectively on difficult, complex and sensitive issues. Supporting individuals appropriately in the communication process, especially where specific communication needs have been identified Updating and maintaining records and reports according to statutory and organisational procedures and requirements. Promoting, monitoring and maintaining health, safety and security in the working environment, including medication administration. Minimise risks arising from emergencies and ensure students, colleagues, and self are safe and secure in the workplace and to follow, at all times, the policy and guidance on child protection and supporting students to maximise self care skills following relevant policies and procedures. …