Cobham Link Assistant [SCP 14]

Job Category : Catering / Hospitality
Location : Cobham Centre for the Community, Elmbridge Borough Council, Hersham, Walton-On-Thames
Hours Per Week : 25.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 10:00
End Time : 15:00
Salary: £11.33

Our Cobham Link programme provides support to those with mild to moderate learning disabilities and Autism. The group is involved with a variety of activities such as cooking, allotment gardening, choir, drama, outing groups and iPad training.

As you would imagine being part of the support network of Cobham Link, requires strong communication and organisational skills, as well as dedication, enthusiasm and energy.
What is special about this role, is that you will be able to help develop and implement a programme to meet the physical, emotional and personal needs of those in our group with a low to moderate learning disability and Autism. What you do will make a real difference to people’s lives!

Main Purpose of Role:
• Update client files and keep clear and appropriate records, maintaining confidentiality always.
• Supervise the arrival and registration of clients to the Centre and ensure safe departure.
• Support in the delivery of safe and meaningful activities.
• Understand health and Safety requirements, first aid procedures and fire regulations and ensure that a clean and safe working environment is maintained.
• Attend and contribute to formal staff meetings, training and team meetings as required.
• Ensure that tools and equipment are appropriately maintained

• To be aware of abuse of vulnerable adults and report any observations and concerns to the Cobham Centre Manager.
• To apply the principles of first aid when required within the Centre and complete the Centre Accident Book.

Specific duties and responsibilities:
• Implement and assist in developing programmes including the provision for the special needs of people of all levels of age and disability, concentrating on their physical, emotional and personal needs.
• Select, devise, and prepare appropriate teaching aids and resources for individual and group sessions
• To welcome new users to the Centre and help to maintain a happy and comfortable environment.
• To establish and maintain an effective relationship with client, carers and other professionals.
•To assist on a 1:1 basis to support personalised programmes
• To assist with mobility and escorting people on and off the minibus.
•To assist with serving of lunches and refreshments.

•To assist Group members to maintain adequate standards of nutrition and inform the Cobham Link Manager of any concerns.

•To accompany Group members on outings away from the Centre.
•Attend to the physical and emotional needs of clients including supporting people with all aspects of their personal care.
•Based on a person-centred plan for the individual, carry out a range of activities according to the individual client needs ensuring they incorporate social education, self-care, independent living skills and employment opportunities. Providing instruction in specific and relevant skills to enable people with a learning/physical disability achieve their full potential.

Experience
Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, including working with people who have a profound disability and/or challenging behaviors.
Experience supporting with person care and doing so in a respectful and dignified way
Knowledge and experience of working with older people, people with specific needs i.e. dementia
Working in a care environment.
Experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.