THE ROSE ROAD ASSOCIATION

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

Job Descrip(cid:415)on & Person Specifica(cid:415)on –

Respite Night 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:

Zero hours contract covering shi(cid:332)s between 9pm-7am.

Rotas are available in advance and addi(cid:415)onal hours are available during
school holidays.

Please say which contract you are applying for when you make your
applica(cid:415)on at www.roseroad.org.uk/jobs.

Loca(cid:415)on:

Salary:

Based at Rose Road

£14.40 per hour.

Closing date

Open ended applica(cid:415)on

Job Descrip(cid:415)on

Summary

As a Night 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.

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.

Job Descrip(cid:415)on & Person Specifica(cid:415)on –

Respite Night Support Worker

Role specific tasks and
responsibili(cid:415)es

  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:

  25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 28 days after five

years’ continuous service for contracted staff

  Contributory pension scheme
  Paid sickness for contracted staff (following 3 months’ service)
  Comprehensive Training and Development with opportunities to

progress

  Employee Assistance Programme

Job Descrip(cid:415)on & Person Specifica(cid:415)on –

Respite Night Support Worker

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 Night 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

Role Description

Treasurer/Finance Lead Trustee

Remuneration:

The  role  of  Treasurer
remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed.

is  not  accompanied  by  any  financial

Reports to:

Board of Trustees

Key relationships:

Chair, Trustees, Head of Finance & Central Services, CEO

Location:

Southampton

Time commitment:

Board and Committee meetings

Objective

The Treasurer will oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice and in
accordance with the governing document and legal requirements. The Treasurer will ensure that
effective  financial  measures,  controls  and procedures  are  put  in  place, and  are  appropriate for
the charity.

Principal responsibilities

1.1.  Oversee and approve budgets, accounts, financial statements and financial reports to the

Board of Trustees after discussion with the Head of Finance & Central Services.

1.2.

1.3.

Seek  assurance  that  the  financial  resources  of  the  organisation  meet  its  present  and
future needs and are within the charity’s objects

Instrumental  in  the  development  and  implementation  of  appropriate  financial,  reserves
and investment policies

Main duties:

1.4.

Liaise  with  the  Head  of  Finance  &  Central  Services  to  ensure  that  the  charity’s  annual
accounts are compliant with the current Charities SORP.

1.5.

Ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place

1.6.  Overview  insurance  to  confirm  that  the  organisation  is  fully  covered,  ensuring  that

equipment and assets are adequately maintained and insured

1.7.  Advise on the financial implications of the organisation's strategic plans

1.8.

Chair the Finance & Fundraising Committee

1.9.

Liaise with the charity’s auditors where appropriate

1.10.  Keep the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities

1.11.  Contribute to the fundraising strategy of the organisation

1.12.  Make  a  formal  presentation  of  the  Accounts  at  the  Annual  General  Meeting,  drawing

attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way

1.13.  Sit in on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required

Person Specification

Role Title: Treasurer

The Board  of Trustees are responsible for the overall  governance and strategic direction of the
charity,  its  financial  health,  the  probity  of  its  activities  and  developing  the  organisation’s  aims,
objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.

All  trustees  should  also  be  aware  of,  and  understand,  their
individual  and  collective
responsibilities,  and  should  not  be  overly  reliant  on  one  or  more  individual  trustee  in  any
particular aspect of the governance of the charity.

Experience:

Individuals are sought who have a strong empathy with Rose Road’s Visions and Values and an
understanding of its work.





Experience of working in finance (preferably with a financial qualification)
Successful experience of operating within a board in a charitable, public sector or commercial
organisation

  Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders and

colleagues to achieve organisational objectives

  Proven track record of sound judgement and effective decision making
  History of impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences
Track record of commitment to promoting equality and diversity


Knowledge, skills and understanding:

  Commitment to the organisation and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort –

typically 8 meetings per year as well as ad hoc meetings and events.

  Prepared to challenge decisions, with a willingness to speak their mind when necessary
  Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis
  Good, independent judgement and strategic vision
  Understanding  and  acceptance  of  the

legal  duties,  responsibilities  and

liabilities  of

trusteeship

  Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
  Understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Chief Executive

Job Descrip(cid:415)on & Person Specifica(cid:415)on –

Community Services 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:

Community Services Support Worker

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 so
please enquire. Addi(cid:415)onal hours available in school holidays.)
-  Evening hours contract from zero hours up, working between

3pm-8pm during the week

-  Weekend hours contract from zero hours up, working work at
least  one day every weekend, or 2 days alterna(cid:415)ve weekend.

-  Evening and weekend hours contract from zero hours up,

working at least one day every weekend, or 2 days alterna(cid:415)ve
weekends, and hours between 3pm and 8pm during the week.

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; out in the community throughout Southampton
and south Hampshire; in the young person’s home
£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 Community Services 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 access our
outreach support in the community as well as domiciliary care in the
young person’s home.

Loca(cid:415)on:

Salary:

Closing date

Job Descrip(cid:415)on

Summary

Job Descrip(cid:415)on & Person Specifica(cid:415)on –

Community Services Support Worker

Role specific tasks and
responsibili(cid:415)es

This will include all aspects of personal care, including washing,
personal hygiene, dressing, moving (via hoist as required) and assis(cid:415)ng
with meals (orally or through feeding tubes).

You will also get to plan and deliver individually tailored, person-centred
leisure ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es and opportuni(cid:415)es for our young people to learn, play
and explore safely while out and about in the community, to develop
new skills, spend (cid:415)me socialising with friends and build a sense of
belonging and achievement.

There will be lone working involved both in the young person’s home
and out in the community, as well as the chance to make group trips to
parks, playgrounds, ac(cid:415)vity centres, the beach, farms and zoos,
restaurants and shopping centres. You can also run ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es such as
cra(cid:332)s, baking, swimming, sports, walking and more – the opportuni(cid:415)es
are endless.

You will also 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.

  Transport - To transport young people in your own vehicle or a Rose
Road accessible vehicle. This will include collec(cid:415)ng people from their
homes, accessing community ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es and bringing them to and
from the Bradbury Centre. Outreach requires you to be able to
drive.

  Repor(cid:415)ng/Recording – To complete clear and detailed daily records
to ensure their support plan is followed; 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

  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

Job Descrip(cid:415)on & Person Specifica(cid:415)on –

Community Services Support Worker

  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:

  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

  Good communica(cid:415)on skills
  Understanding of the principles of equal

  Experience of working with young disabled

people

opportuni(cid:415)es

  Experience of working with children and/or

  Recording skills/following programmes,

young adults

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 –

Community Services 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

Job Descrip(cid:415)on & Person Specifica(cid:415)on –

Day Services 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:

Day Services Support Worker

Responsible to:

Assistant Manager

Hours:

Loca(cid:415)on:

Salary:

Closing date

Job Descrip(cid:415)on

Summary

Flexible 16-30 hour contract
The day Services operate between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Contracts available are between 16-30 hours a week.

More hours are available during school holidays if you want them.

Based at Rose Road and/or out in the community throughout
Southampton and south Hampshire.
£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 Day Services 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 access our
day services, “The Hut@ Rose Road”, based at the Bradbury Centre, and
“Des(cid:415)na(cid:415)ons”, based in the community.

This will include all aspects of personal care, including washing,
personal hygiene, dressing, moving (via hoist as required) and assis(cid:415)ng
with meals (orally or through feeding tubes).

With Des(cid:415)na(cid:415)ons, you will plan and deliver individually tailored,
person-centred leisure ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es and opportuni(cid:415)es for our young people
to learn, play and explore safely while out and about in the community,
to develop new skills, spend (cid:415)me socialising with friends and build a
sense of belonging and achievement.

There will be lone working involved as well as the opportunity to make
group trips to exci(cid:415)ng des(cid:415)na(cid:415)ons across the region.

Job Descrip(cid:415)on & Person Specifica(cid:415)on –

Day Services Support Worker

Role specific tasks and
responsibili(cid:415)es

In the Hut, you will plan social ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es such as arts and cra(cid:332)s, baking,
gardening, dance, music, watching films in our cinema room and going
on walks in the local area – the opportuni(cid:415)es are endless!

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.

  Transport - To transport young people in your own vehicle or a Rose
Road accessible vehicle, including collec(cid:415)ng people from home,
accessing community ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es and bringing them to and from the
Bradbury Centre. Outreach requires you to be able to drive.

  Repor(cid:415)ng/Recording – To complete clear and detailed daily records
to ensure their support plan is followed; 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

  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.

Job Descrip(cid:415)on & Person Specifica(cid:415)on –

Day Services Support Worker

All staff also receive the following:

  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

  Good communica(cid:415)on skills
  Understanding of the principles of equal

  Experience of working with young disabled

people

opportuni(cid:415)es

  Experience of working with children and/or

  Recording skills/following programmes,

young adults

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 –

Day Services 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