Job summary
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 34 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
The children's learning disability are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary team and is passionate about supporting children and young people with disabilities.
The health care support workers within the service work closely with the learning disability nurses and other professionals to provide good quality, person-centred support to children, young people and their families.
They provide interventions directly to families and support educational establishments to develop and implement positive behavioural plans.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Clinical Practitioners in the collection of information for on going monitoring of behavioural, developmental and psychological interventions.
To assist practitioners in the delivery of specific components of intervention plans.
To participate in developing and delivering group based interventions
To provide support in conjunction with parents / carers and service staff from other agencies and the voluntary sector and in line with agreed programmes developed to meet the aims of care plans
Maintain good communication and working relationships through accurate and timely reporting to managers and colleagues. This will include providing written records related to the care plan objectives, behavioural recordings and written reports of events or incidents relevant to the child's care
Maximise flexibility by fulfilling such other duties as may be delegated by the Team Leader or Service Manager commensurate with the grade.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and full Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and full Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 or equivalent level of general education and experience working in a relevant post
Desirable
- Any relevant formal training within the area of children's disabilities NVQ L3
Experience
Essential
- Working with children.
- Experience of supporting young people or adults who challenge.
Desirable
- Prior experience of working in a community setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- To possess an understanding of 'normal' child development
- To demonstrate knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions in particular ASD and ADHD
Desirable
- An understanding of Applied Behavioural Analysis principles
PERSONAL QUALITIES (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Reliable and honest
- Value people with disabilities
- Enthusiastic about working with children with disabilities
SKILLS
Essential
- Able to follow written programmes of care
- Good organisational abilities and time management
- Good communication with parents and children
- Good behaviour management skills
- Good written and verbal skills
- To possess an understanding of the All Wales Child Protection Procedures.
OTHER RELEVANT REQUIREMENTS (Please Specify)
Essential
- Ability to commute within the geographical area of the service catchment area to fulfill the duties of the role.
- Flexibility in work pattern to meet the needs of the clients with whom post holder is working
- Computer literate
WELSH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Desirable
- Willingness to learn Welsh (Welsh speaker where post is located in areas where Welsh is required to be able to perform the role)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 or equivalent level of general education and experience working in a relevant post
Desirable
- Any relevant formal training within the area of children's disabilities NVQ L3
Experience
Essential
- Working with children.
- Experience of supporting young people or adults who challenge.
Desirable
- Prior experience of working in a community setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- To possess an understanding of 'normal' child development
- To demonstrate knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions in particular ASD and ADHD
Desirable
- An understanding of Applied Behavioural Analysis principles
PERSONAL QUALITIES (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Reliable and honest
- Value people with disabilities
- Enthusiastic about working with children with disabilities
SKILLS
Essential
- Able to follow written programmes of care
- Good organisational abilities and time management
- Good communication with parents and children
- Good behaviour management skills
- Good written and verbal skills
- To possess an understanding of the All Wales Child Protection Procedures.
OTHER RELEVANT REQUIREMENTS (Please Specify)
Essential
- Ability to commute within the geographical area of the service catchment area to fulfill the duties of the role.
- Flexibility in work pattern to meet the needs of the clients with whom post holder is working
- Computer literate
WELSH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Desirable
- Willingness to learn Welsh (Welsh speaker where post is located in areas where Welsh is required to be able to perform the role)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
