Job Description - Developer

HOURS

37 ½ hours per week flexibly to suit needs of individuals and service (including evenings, weekends and public holidays)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS    

Sleepovers may be required

SERVICE

Midlothian

SALARY

Initial £ 13,000; rising to £ 13,750 (pending satisfactory completion of first 9 months)

ANNUAL LEAVE

37 days leave (incorporating 25 days annual leave,

plus 12 days public holiday) for full time staff.

ACCOUNTABLE TO

Service Leader

 

Post summary

To provide high quality support to individual and families who are referred to the service for support.  

 

Specific duties

•1.                  Provision of Support

  • Provide support in response to identified needs as documented in each person's Support and Development Agreement (SDA).
  • Provide support in a way which equips individuals with the confidence and skills to live as independent a life as possible.
  • Document support provided within the person's SDA in line with organisational standards.
  • Act as named worker for a number of individuals or families.

 

•2.                  Communication

  • Treat individuals, families and carers with dignity and respect at all times.
  • Communicate with supervisor and/or Line Manager regarding any support needs or concerns.
  • Assist and encourage individuals to be involved in their support and moving on plans.
  • Actively contribute to effective team-working in the service.
  • Act in a professional manner at all times when dealing with external agencies.

 

•3.                  All Aspire employees are expected to:

  • Demonstrate a commitment to the values and aims of Aspire.
  • Familiarise themselves with all policies and procedures - in particular those relating to support provision, health and safety and equal opportunities, and apply them in practice.
  • Receive and participate in regular supervision with supervisor.
  • Demonstrate personal responsibility for learning and development, including pursuing SVQ's or similar.
  • Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
  • Comply with their terms and conditions.

 

This job description describes the principal purpose of the job and the post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in undertaking additional duties as allocated.    It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they exist currently, and it is not part of the contract of employment. No major changes to the job description will be made without reference to the post holder. Additionally the post holder will be expected to approach the role and inherent responsibilities in a proactive and innovative manner.

Person Specification

Values & qualities

Essential

Desirable

A sound value base in respect of the rights of vulnerable people

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A commitment to individuals being at the centre of decision-making as far as possible.

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Treat individuals with dignity and respect.

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Commitment to working with individuals and as part of a team.

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Recognition of what local communities have to offer.

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Willingness to develop self and others.

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A common sense, down to earth approach.

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Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

SVQ II (or have a commitment to attaining)

 

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Experience, skills and knowledge

Essential

Desirable

1 year's experience of supporting individuals.

 

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Excellent communication skills.

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To be able to support people in leading ordinary lives

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Ability to follow agreed action plans.

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An ability to interact with a wide range of individuals and groups.

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Ability to use your personal skills to help the individuals you support develop.

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An understanding of the need to follow Health and Safety Guidelines.

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Work requirements

Essential

Desirable

Meet pre-requisites of person specification, job description and competencies.

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Competencies -You will be expected to show that you understand and can demonstrate:

  • The Principles of Care.

HSC 21, 22, 23, 24
  • The organisation and your role as a worker.

HSC 21, 22, 23, 24
  • Maintaining health and safety.

HSC 21, 22, 23, 24
  • Effective communication.

HSC 21, 22, 24
  • Recognising and responding to abuse and neglect.

HSC 24
  • Developing as a worker.

HSC 23, 24

(based on the relevant core units from Skills for Social Care Level II)