Children's Learning Disability Support Worker - CFHD

Children's Learning Disability Support Worker - CFHD

Children and Family Health Devon are excited to be recruiting for a 1.0wte Learning Disability Support Worker. This position is Devon wide with bases available in North, East or South Devon.

As a Learning Disability Support Worker you will have responsibility for actively participating as a key member of the Specialist Learning Disability Service providing quality services for Children & Young People with a Moderate to Severe Learning Disability under the supervision of a registered professional. The post will involve support Children, young people and their families in implementing intervention and strategies to support in areas such as Behaviour, Sleep and health.

• You will have responsibility for actively participating as a key member of the clinical team for providing quality services for the Specialist Learning Disability Community Team under the supervision of a registered professional.
• Through the competency framework you can demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users and their carer's.
• Be accountable and work autonomously within the clearly defined boundaries of the Support Worker role competencies and carry out specific delegated tasks. This may include extended roles delegated by a registered professional.
• You will be expected to deliver care and services within the strategic objectives of the organisation and work within the clinical frameworks of the service.
• These principles will recognise the need to promote safe practice; value the beliefs and aims of service users and carers; work in partnership and offer meaningful choice; and value social inclusion

At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.

We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.

With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the World surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.

• Experience of planning, coordinating and delivering a health improvement programme; including presentation skills
• Experience and ability to assess health related issues with clients and their families
• Knowledge of Learning Disabilities and how this may impact a person's well‑being, health care, social care and mental health needs
• Knowledge of Autism and how this diagnosis can impact on a person's health and well‑being
• Experience of working with clients on Parenting Programmes and/or behaviour change programmes
• Experience and ability to complete assessments with a complex client group in a variety of settings
• Experience with working with hard to reach families
• Experience in supporting clients who present with behaviours which may be challenging
• Experience of working in a child‑based setting
• Experience of developing resources to support positive behavioural changes
• Basic Counselling qualification
• Current First Aid certificate
• Previous experience of working in a Community setting
• An interest in Sleep processes and potential Sleep related health issues
• Knowledge and Experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework

• Teaching / training experience

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.