Senior Support Worker CYP LD/ASC

Job overview

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 4 Senior Support Workers to join the Intensive Support Function Team for Children and Young People (CYP, ISF).

The successful post holder will work with CYP and families who require intensive support to help support neurodiversity, learning disabilities, challenging behaviours and other health needs.

We are looking for a post holder who is passionate about neurodiversity and learning disabilities, keen to make a difference, highly motivated, enthusiastic and have experience of working with children and young people who are complex in presentation.

The successful candidate will be offered a breadth of opportunities to develop your skills and all additional training will be provided.

When joining the team, you will be provided with an induction into CYP services covering all areas of care as well as shadowing clinical staff during your induction period.

You will have regular supervision and development opportunities to help support your skill set in the area of CYP LD and Neurodiversity.

This position requires you to work 9-5 Monday to Friday office based and some hybrid working. You will be based at our Manor Farm Site in Knowsley, where you will be able to park free of charge. Additionally, as a Merseycare employee, you will receive a generous annual leave allowance, a full set of IT equipment, access to a trust gym and opportunities for further training.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Care co-ordinators in the assessment of needs including behaviour, mental health and any identified needed from neurodiversity. To develop and implement Care Plans and safety plans in collaboration with the CYP and family. To act as an advocate for the CYP and family. To engage supportively with the CYP. To provide appropriate psychoeducation and information to CYP and families and carers to promote coping skills. To assist CYP in accessing appropriate social, recreational and occupational activities which will aid recovery. To be aware of any clinical risk and to liaise closely with CYPMHS/Care Co-ordinator and multiagency as appropriate. To use skills and techniques gained through mandatory training to deescalate situations where there is physical or verbal aggression and take appropriate action. To be aware of the needs and rights of CYPs with respect to culture, race and gender. To work to meet the CYP’s needs, and to take a systemic approach with the family. To participate in the multidisciplinary team and attend team/clinical meetings as appropriate, e.g., CPA reviews, CAF and Safeguarding meetings. To undertake joint work with other team members and professionals as required. To liaise with Health, Social Care, School and Voluntary agencies, providing and receiving information as appropriate. To provide practical and emotional support to Children and young people (CYP) and their families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Professional To participate in the directorate's performance management /supervision framework (including external clinical supervision) and work towards meeting identified goals and objectives as agreed in a personal development plan. To act, at all times, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To undertake mandatory training as stipulated by the trust and ensure that all interactions with CYPs are in line with this e.g., / Manual Handling. Under the guidance and supervision of a qualified practitioner, to make accurate and appropriate entries into health records, and to make available appropriate contact information to Children’s Centre staff. To participate in staff meetings to assist in effective two-way communication. To seek advice and further training, if appropriate, before carrying out any duty you are unsure of. To make the qualified practitioner aware of any incidents arising during your span of duty and carry out any actions arising from this as directed. Take direction from the qualified practitioner as to any duties or tasks assigned to you for your span of duty and carry them out as requested. To participate, as directed in the induction of new staff.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.