Job summary
A new and exciting
opportunity has arisen for a Senior Childrens Support Assistant to join our Clinical
Services Team. This role will require the successful candidate to work in a
team of registered nurses and Children Support Assistants on one of our residential
houses of eight children and young people under the management of the House
Manager.
You will lead shifts
and will deliver care (including giving medicines dispensed by our pharmacy) to
the Children and Young People allocated to them (not IV or injections). There
is always a senior registered nurse on site for clinical and managerial
support.
Main duties of the job
We recognise that the
specialised needs of our Children and Young People mean that most people we
recruit will require additional training. We will recruit people with a
relevant background in health or care and offer training to meet the
competencies required by us and in accordance with the Regulated Qualifications
Framework (RQF). CSAs recruited with the intention of developing into a Senior
CSA role will be in a probationary period of six months to allow time for this.
They can be promoted to a Senior CSA level as soon as they have achieved the competencies
if this takes less time.
The competencies will
cover all aspects of the day-to-day care of our Children and Young People
according to their care plan - including personal care, eating and drinking,
emotional care, communication, moving and handling, recreational and social
activities, and giving medications. It will also include learning the
requirements of managing the House for a shift. A development programme will be
tailored to each person depending on their previous experience and learning
needs.
Staff benefits include London
weighting, shuttle bus, and more Read more below
Interviews: Every Tuesday and Thursday morning
If you would like to
discuss the role, please contact the Recruitment & Compliance Team, on
01737 365 880 or email: recruitment@thechildrenstrust.org.uk
About us
About Us
The Childrens Trust is
the UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing
expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist
centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our
Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we
are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction
8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of:
Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical/
Care/Therapy and Education Skills
- Provides
a high standard of direct care, therapy and education to children/young people
and their families, in accordance with their care, education and therapy plans.
- Administer
prescribed medications.
- Maintains
clinical competencies as identified in The Childrens Trust competency
framework.
- Contributes
towards providing a stimulating, age-appropriate house, therapy, and school
environment.
- Oversees
and takes part in children/young peoples recreational activities and outings.
- In
conjunction with professionals participates in the review system by writing
reports and attending medical rounds and meetings as required.
- In
conjunction with medical, therapy and education professionals ensure that
during their shifts, the appropriate plans and programmes are implemented by
their respective teams.
- Risk
assesses as delegated by line manager.
- Support
the delivery of an integrated service model supporting children and young
people to maximise their opportunity in learning and participating in everyday
activities.
- Work
as part of a transdisciplinary team in areas as required, to provide high
quality and evidence-based services.
- Demonstrate
understanding of strengths and needs of all family members.
- Place
the child, young person, and family central to our care, sharing decisions,
actions, family priorities and preferences.
- Recognise
families as partners and co-produce decisions to personalise education, health,
therapy, and care.
- Work
as holistic enablers to support education, health, therapy, and care.
- Support
implementation of waking day curriculum and 24-hour neurorehabilitation, maximising
opportunities for the children and young person to generalise learning and work
on goals across the waking day.
- Maintains
clear and identified professional boundaries at all times.
- Create
environments which empower children and families to be fully involved in their
care.
- Ensures
the safe custody and administration of medications and works within legislative
requirements.
- Works
clinically and demonstrates effective role modelling for junior staff.
- Works
in accordance with The Childrens Trust policies and operating procedures.
- To undertake
other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the
organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
Communication
- Be proactive in communicating effectively with families.
- Be effective in communicating with young people and members of the
inter professional teams.
- Manage the handover and allocation of duties
from shift to shift.
- Understands a range of communication methods
and styles that could help meet the child/young persons communication needs,
wishes and preferences.
- Recognises barriers to effective communication and reduces these
as appropriate.
- Is able to document concise records.
- Clearly reports any concerns to senior staff and actions as
instructed.
- Participating effectively in education, therapy, medical and care
meetings.
- Efficiently utilise The Childrens Trust information
technology systems of communication and assist Childrens Support Assistants
Levels 1 and 2 in their development of effective IT skills.
- As a career, attends and actively contributes
to meetings as required.
Organisational
Skills
- Manages
time effectively, ensuring workloads are prioritised appropriately.
- Work
positively with children and their families to attempt to respond to , and
where possible, deescalate complaints.
- Ensures
all complaints are reported using the incident reporting system.
- Responds
effectively and sensitively to critical incidents that may arise.
Leadership
- Leads
the shift, delegating duties appropriately.
- Forward
plans and anticipates future staffing concerns around safe staffing levels and
skill mix, reporting concerns to the manager and take action where appropriate.
- Responsible
for the immediate management of incidents with their identified area.
Safeguarding
- Acts
in the best interests (in loco parentis) of the child/young person, at all
times.
- Acts
as the child/young persons advocate, ensuring they remain safe.
- Adheres
to The Childrens Trust/School Safeguarding Children and Young Peoples Policy
and Procedures.
Governance
- Adheres
at all times to The Childrens Trust Principles of Delegation Policy for
Nursing, Care and Therapy Staff policy.
- Implement
care, education and therapy programmes as prescribed by professionals.
- Demonstrate
working knowledge of regulatory compliance e.g. CQC, Ofsted Care and Ofsted
Education frameworks, children's home regulations and Keeping Children Safe in
Education (KCSIE).
- Managing
a transfer of a child to hospital in an emergency, in accordance with Transfer
of Children Policy.
Professionalism
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.
- Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism
at all times.
Health and Safety
- Adheres to all health and safety guidelines, including
infection prevention and control.
- Provide evidence of a valid NHS Covid Pass or
acceptable proof of Covid vaccination or medical exemption and all vaccinations
(or medical exemption) required for the post.
- Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete
mandatory manual handling training.
- Promotes the health and safety of others.
- Uses the
incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report
risks and incidents/actions if directed.
- Responsible
for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment.
Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience
- Maintains a positive approach and
outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems.
- Recognises own limitations, develops
realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary.
- Treats challenges and problems as a
learning experience.
- Remains organised and focused when under
pressure.
- Responds appropriately and effectively
to all constructive feedback.
- Motivates self and others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical/
Care/Therapy and Education Skills
- Provides
a high standard of direct care, therapy and education to children/young people
and their families, in accordance with their care, education and therapy plans.
- Administer
prescribed medications.
- Maintains
clinical competencies as identified in The Childrens Trust competency
framework.
- Contributes
towards providing a stimulating, age-appropriate house, therapy, and school
environment.
- Oversees
and takes part in children/young peoples recreational activities and outings.
- In
conjunction with professionals participates in the review system by writing
reports and attending medical rounds and meetings as required.
- In
conjunction with medical, therapy and education professionals ensure that
during their shifts, the appropriate plans and programmes are implemented by
their respective teams.
- Risk
assesses as delegated by line manager.
- Support
the delivery of an integrated service model supporting children and young
people to maximise their opportunity in learning and participating in everyday
activities.
- Work
as part of a transdisciplinary team in areas as required, to provide high
quality and evidence-based services.
- Demonstrate
understanding of strengths and needs of all family members.
- Place
the child, young person, and family central to our care, sharing decisions,
actions, family priorities and preferences.
- Recognise
families as partners and co-produce decisions to personalise education, health,
therapy, and care.
- Work
as holistic enablers to support education, health, therapy, and care.
- Support
implementation of waking day curriculum and 24-hour neurorehabilitation, maximising
opportunities for the children and young person to generalise learning and work
on goals across the waking day.
- Maintains
clear and identified professional boundaries at all times.
- Create
environments which empower children and families to be fully involved in their
care.
- Ensures
the safe custody and administration of medications and works within legislative
requirements.
- Works
clinically and demonstrates effective role modelling for junior staff.
- Works
in accordance with The Childrens Trust policies and operating procedures.
- To undertake
other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the
organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
Communication
- Be proactive in communicating effectively with families.
- Be effective in communicating with young people and members of the
inter professional teams.
- Manage the handover and allocation of duties
from shift to shift.
- Understands a range of communication methods
and styles that could help meet the child/young persons communication needs,
wishes and preferences.
- Recognises barriers to effective communication and reduces these
as appropriate.
- Is able to document concise records.
- Clearly reports any concerns to senior staff and actions as
instructed.
- Participating effectively in education, therapy, medical and care
meetings.
- Efficiently utilise The Childrens Trust information
technology systems of communication and assist Childrens Support Assistants
Levels 1 and 2 in their development of effective IT skills.
- As a career, attends and actively contributes
to meetings as required.
Organisational
Skills
- Manages
time effectively, ensuring workloads are prioritised appropriately.
- Work
positively with children and their families to attempt to respond to , and
where possible, deescalate complaints.
- Ensures
all complaints are reported using the incident reporting system.
- Responds
effectively and sensitively to critical incidents that may arise.
Leadership
- Leads
the shift, delegating duties appropriately.
- Forward
plans and anticipates future staffing concerns around safe staffing levels and
skill mix, reporting concerns to the manager and take action where appropriate.
- Responsible
for the immediate management of incidents with their identified area.
Safeguarding
- Acts
in the best interests (in loco parentis) of the child/young person, at all
times.
- Acts
as the child/young persons advocate, ensuring they remain safe.
- Adheres
to The Childrens Trust/School Safeguarding Children and Young Peoples Policy
and Procedures.
Governance
- Adheres
at all times to The Childrens Trust Principles of Delegation Policy for
Nursing, Care and Therapy Staff policy.
- Implement
care, education and therapy programmes as prescribed by professionals.
- Demonstrate
working knowledge of regulatory compliance e.g. CQC, Ofsted Care and Ofsted
Education frameworks, children's home regulations and Keeping Children Safe in
Education (KCSIE).
- Managing
a transfer of a child to hospital in an emergency, in accordance with Transfer
of Children Policy.
Professionalism
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.
- Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism
at all times.
Health and Safety
- Adheres to all health and safety guidelines, including
infection prevention and control.
- Provide evidence of a valid NHS Covid Pass or
acceptable proof of Covid vaccination or medical exemption and all vaccinations
(or medical exemption) required for the post.
- Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete
mandatory manual handling training.
- Promotes the health and safety of others.
- Uses the
incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report
risks and incidents/actions if directed.
- Responsible
for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment.
Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience
- Maintains a positive approach and
outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems.
- Recognises own limitations, develops
realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary.
- Treats challenges and problems as a
learning experience.
- Remains organised and focused when under
pressure.
- Responds appropriately and effectively
to all constructive feedback.
- Motivates self and others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CQC Care Standard Certificate.
Desirable
- Regulated Qualification Framework/National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)/ Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with children/young people with disabilities and complex health needs.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a leadership role.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good level of written and spoken English.
- Able to prioritise tasks and have a flexible approach towards learning.
- Highly organised & the ability to effectively communicate with children/young people, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Understands and has the ability to document concise and accurate records.
- Understands and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
- Works within professional boundaries.
- Adheres to equality and diversity standards.
- Implements individual care plans as assessed and devised by senior staff.
- Able to effectively communicate with children/young people, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Active member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Actively participates in supervision and the Performance Development Review process.
- Advanced IT Skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
- Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
- Highly motivated and reliable.
- Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.
- Commitment to maintaining personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CQC Care Standard Certificate.
Desirable
- Regulated Qualification Framework/National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)/ Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with children/young people with disabilities and complex health needs.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a leadership role.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good level of written and spoken English.
- Able to prioritise tasks and have a flexible approach towards learning.
- Highly organised & the ability to effectively communicate with children/young people, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Understands and has the ability to document concise and accurate records.
- Understands and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
- Works within professional boundaries.
- Adheres to equality and diversity standards.
- Implements individual care plans as assessed and devised by senior staff.
- Able to effectively communicate with children/young people, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Active member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Actively participates in supervision and the Performance Development Review process.
- Advanced IT Skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
- Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
- Highly motivated and reliable.
- Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.
- Commitment to maintaining personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of colleagues.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
