Job Descrip(cid:415)on & Person Specifica(cid:415)on – Respite Support Worker Rose Road is a Southampton-based charity that since 1952 has been suppor(cid:415)ng children and young people with complex disabili(cid:415)es and care needs, and their families, from across Hampshire and surrounding areas. We provide overnight short respite breaks, on-site and community-based day services, flexible outreach support and at-home care, and SEN advice services. Role: Support Worker – Oaks & Acorns short breaks respite centre Responsible to: Assistant Manager Hours: Various contracts available: - Flexible 12-30 hour contract (A typical 30 hour contract will include a combina(cid:415)on of day-(cid:415)me sessions, before and a(cid:332)er school sessions and weekend sessions over a 4 week period (2 weekends a month). Shorter working contracts are available for fixed (cid:415)mes e.g., before and a(cid:332)er school or just weekends. - Zero hours contract covering shi(cid:332)s between 7am-9pm. Shi(cid:332)s can include a combina(cid:415)on of mornings, days, evenings, weekends and the occasional sleep-in over a 4 week period. Rotas are available in advance and addi(cid:415)onal hours are available during school holidays. More hours above these requirements are available if you want them. Please say which contract you are applying for when you make your applica(cid:415)on at www.roseroad.org.uk/jobs. Based at Rose Road £12.90 – £13.90 per hour. The weekday rate is £12.90 per hour. The enhanced rate is £13.90 per hour and is paid for all weekend hours and waking hours from 9pm to 7am on weekdays. Open ended applica(cid:415)on As a Support Worker, you will have the exci(cid:415)ng opportunity to support disabled children and young people to thrive by providing kind, respec(cid:414)ul and professional care to those who a(cid:425)end our overnight respite facility, Oaks and Acorns. This will include all aspects of personal care, including bathing (which can require hoist-assisted moving and handling), toile(cid:415)ng, feeding (orally or through feeding tubes) and medical care as required. Loca(cid:415)on: Salary: Closing date Job Descrip(cid:415)on Summary Job Descrip(cid:415)on & Person Specifica(cid:415)on – Respite Support Worker Role specific tasks and responsibili(cid:415)es Working posi(cid:415)vely as part of the respite team, you will have the chance to help plan and deliver individually tailored, person-centred ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es and opportuni(cid:415)es for our young people to learn, play and explore safely both at Rose Road and out in the community, to develop new skills and build a sense of belonging and achievement. You will be able to communicate clearly using their preferred method of communica(cid:415)on, ensuring their needs are met at all (cid:415)mes. You will also communicate well with colleagues, suppor(cid:415)ng each other and building trus(cid:415)ng working rela(cid:415)onships. Repor(cid:415)ng/Recording – To complete clear and detailed daily records for young people during their stay; to file away, maintain and store daily records in line with the policy. Safeguarding - ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed and ensure that all service users are protected from harm at all (cid:415)mes; be aware of the repor(cid:415)ng protocols for a safeguarding concern or incident; be aware of your responsibility to iden(cid:415)fy and act on any examples of poor safeguarding prac(cid:415)ce in the se(cid:427)ng Carry out rou(cid:415)ne domes(cid:415)c tasks that contribute to general upkeep such as shopping, cooking, laundry, cleaning and bed making Escort children/adults to school, college or day services as required A(cid:425)end and ac(cid:415)vely par(cid:415)cipate in supervision with your line manager Undertake all mandatory and relevant training as iden(cid:415)fied and agreed with line manager to ensure personal and professional growth and to adhere to all Rose Road Associa(cid:415)on policies. Ensure you display dignity and respect to all employees and children/adults at all (cid:415)mes Fully commit to the values, mission and vision of Rose Road Undertake other du(cid:415)es that may be required by the associa(cid:415)on to contribute to the development of the service and maintain a posi(cid:415)ve environment for the children/young adults DBS check needed? This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure & Barring Service Required qualifica(cid:415)ons An appropriate level 3 Diploma, or a commitment to undertake the qualifica(cid:415)on within an agreed (cid:415)me frame. Benefits The Rose Road Association is an equal opportunities employer. All staff undergo regular Supervisions, wellbeing check ins and an annual appraisal. All staff also receive the following: Job Descrip(cid:415)on & Person Specifica(cid:415)on – Respite Support Worker 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 28 days after five years’ continuous service Contributory pension scheme Paid sickness (following 3 months’ service) Comprehensive Training and Development with opportunities to progress Employee Assistance Programme Person Specifica(cid:415)on – what we need from you Essen(cid:415)al Desirable Educa(cid:415)on and Training Child care/NVQ Qualifica(cid:415)on or willingness to work towards within an agreed (cid:415)me limit Achievements, Experience, Skills & Abili(cid:415)es Experience of working with young disabled people Good communica(cid:415)on skills This role requires you to have at least 6 months experience either within a previous care/support worker role or other relevant experience You must be over 18 years of age Understanding of the principles of equal opportuni(cid:415)es Recording skills/following programmes, care plans and risk assessments Ability to use own ini(cid:415)a(cid:415)ve and work as part of a team Have the physical capacity to partake in moving and handling of service users Job Descrip(cid:415)on & Person Specifica(cid:415)on – Respite Support Worker Our Values & Expected Behaviours Our focus is always on the children and young people we support, as well as their families, our employees and volunteers. Our Values are essential in providing a moral compass that guides actions and decisions, creating a shared culture, establishing trust, driving strategic direction, and infusing the organisation with meaning and purpose. We are Trustworthy - We build trust with the children, young people, and families we support – as well as our partners - by being dependable, reliable, and accountable in all that we do. We are Kind - We understand and value the unique needs of the people that we support. Providing care and support with compassion and empathy. We are Open & Honest - We foster an honest and open-minded culture and are transparent in both our decision making and communication. We are Forward Thinking - We are committed to providing the highest quality of care, constantly seeking new, collaborative, and creative ways to deliver our services– encouraging everyone to be ambitious and to achieve their goals. We are Professional - Flexible and agile in our approach, we uphold the highest professional standards to meet the needs of our children, young people, and their families. Working within our organisation’s Values Framework – Expected Behaviour Level Our five values have clear descrip(cid:415)ons and iden(cid:415)fied behaviours that demonstrate what they look like in prac(cid:415)ce. The behaviours are split into three levels which are intended to be relevant and consistent throughout various roles within Rose Road. Job Descrip(cid:415)ons include the different levels of each behaviour required which should be demonstrated throughout recruitment processes and ongoing employment. Full details can be found at www.roseroad.org.uk/valuesframework (opens a PDF) We are Trustworthy We are Kind We are Open and Honest We are Forward Thinking We are Professional Behaviour Level 1 Behaviour Level 1 Behaviour Level 1 Behaviour Level 1 Behaviour Level 1