Job description

Job Title	Adult Support Workers
Location	Paces Sheffield, Unit 4 Smithy Wood Business Park, S35 1QN
Reporting to	Adult Service Manager/Senior Adult Service Manager
Hours	1 x 37.5 hr per week 1 × 16 hr per week
Salary	£26,325 per annum (Full-time)
Probationary Period 12-weeks	£11,292 per annum (Part-time)
Type: Permanent
Paces Sheffield is a specialist centre and charity for children and adults with neurological conditions (mainly	Description of Paces Sheffield:
cerebral palsy). Paces delivers Conductive Education: a holistic package of support that aims to help
individuals obtain the greatest level of independence through a range of supportive measures.
	Paces meets the physical and cognitive needs of individuals which are often not met holistically elsewhere.
	Paces Sheffield was established in 1995; the organisation was born out of the experiences of parenting pupils
with physical disabilities and their related learning difficulties.
	Parents, employees, governors and trustees have overseen the growth of Paces as a charity.
The school currently has 51 children from ages 3-18, and provides a personalised curriculum based on the	Paces School gained Non-Maintained Special SchoolI status in 2009 and were rated "Good" by Ofsted in 2019.
National Curriculum through the framework of Conductive Education.
	Paces Adult Service operates a provision for adults with a range of conditions, mainly cerebral palsy. In order
life skill alongside conductive education and offers a variety of fun and interesting activities to make sure our	to help our adults live as independently as possible throughout their lives, our service teaches and promotes
adults enjoy a fulfilled day. Job Summary:
Conductor in order to deliver a wide range of programmes and activities in order to enhance the lives of the	As an Adult Support Worker, you willreport to the Adult Services Manager and Senior Adult Services
Role and Responsibilities:	clients and enable them to live their life to the fullest.
	The post holder willundertake al tasks required within the remit of this role, including, but not limited to:
●	Providing support and facilitation for individuals on-site and off- site, including their personal
care needs. ●
under the direction of the Senior Conductor.	Assists with, and takes part in, planning and implementing the daily programme / activities
Assists with general housekeeping tasks.
●	Assists in planning the logistics and preparation of the workshop environment.
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	Continuous learning and development surrounding Conductive Education and Adult Social Care

●	Upholds a professional attitude, maintaining strict confidentiality and loyalty to Paces at all
times.

●	Works professionally with other staff members at all times.

●	Complies fully with policies and codes of practice at all times.







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outside of normal working hours.
	Attends staff meetings and training programmes, including those which at times may fall

PERSON SPECIFICATION

		Essential	Desirable
Qualifications and Training	■	Willingness to undertake required training relevant to the role.
Key Skills and Experience		Excellent communication skills. Ability to remain calm under	Experience of working within a similar environment. Experience of working with
		pressure. Motivated, enthusiastic, caring,	adults that have a learning /
		empathetic. Ability to react appropriately when	physical disability
		presented with unexpected situations.
		Able to work on own initiative. Able to work alone or as part of a
		team.
Personal Qualities		Pro-active. Commitment to confidentiality.
		Self-motivated, pro-active and able to
		work on own initiative.
		A strong work ethic. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to
		varying situations. Excellent communication and
		organisational skills.
		Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
		Be able to work effectively, either individually or as part of a team.
		Friendly, helpful attitude. Willing to accept others with
		different personalities and views.
		Acceptance of other people and differing personalities.
		Commitment to CPD.	Full clean driving licence with
Work Circumstances:		A flexible approach to required duties. Commitment to continuous learning,	business class 1 insurance if driving for work purposes.
		training and development. Post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the
		Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.
Employee Benefits:		Competitive salary. Westfield Health membership after successful probationary period.
		25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per annum (pro-rata for part-

		time employees).
		Company pension Scheme
		Free on-site parking Paces Sheffield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

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