Support Practitioner - TEST ROLE DO NOT APPLY

Key Responsibilities:

Dedicated

We develop the individual skills and independence of our students, making every moment matter

· Deliver person centred care putting the student at the heart of everything and helping them when needed to make their lives easier and improve their quality of life

· Take an active role in supporting students to develop their personal care and daily life skills at college and in the wider community in accordance with the agreed Education Heath Care Plan (EHCP) or equivalent outcomes

• Active involvement, contribution and participation in team delivery and development of Independence provision for students to empower students to develop their quality of life
• Support students to attend external appointments accessing a variety of different transport methods
• Administration of student medication and support of student self-administration of medication in line with college policy and procedures
• Maintain accurate written and computerised documentation as defined by the Health & Social Care Act 2008 ensuring care plans and all associated student documentation and information is current and up to date in line with College audits and CQC requirements

We work collaboratively with our students, their families, careers, support network, colleagues and other agencies to develop meaningful partnerships

• Take on the role of keyworker for identified students within the residence acting as a point of contact for parents/carers and carry out a monthly 1:1 catch up meeting with the student following up any outcomes from the meeting

• Provide pastoral support to all students, liaison with families, careers, support network and key support services across college to ensure relevant, effective communication
• Work flexibly across the college campus supporting students to access the residential and curriculum provision, providing bespoke support
• Timely and effective use of varying communication methods to contribute to student well-being, information dissemination and to develop partnership working within the organisation

· To work across all areas of the College supporting residencies as student needs dictate

Diverse

We respect people’s differences, decisions and treat people equally

· Treat everybody with dignity and respect at all times adhering to the Dignity in Care and CQC fundamental standards

• Encourage and promote positive social integration and inclusion within student peer groups where appropriate internally and externally

Dynamic

We create opportunities and the environment for our students to live “student life” to the full

• Encourage and support students to use their time appropriately promoting a healthy lifestyle
• Contribute to creating an environment that focuses on the wellbeing and quality of life of the people we support
• Facilitate students wishes and interests during unstructured time both on and off campus

We are vibrant and ambitious, embracing change and ensuring innovative curriculum development and person-centred care is central to all our planning

· Enhance the quality of life of our students preventing and reducing behaviours of concern by embedding the college Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategy

· Embrace change positively and adapt new ways of working where appropriate to continually improve and maintain the quality of the provision

· Role model best practice within the organisation

Person Specification:

· A caring, compassionate and empathic nature

· Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail

· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with individuals/staff at all levels

· Competent in the use of computerised record keeping systems

· Subject specific qualifications would be an advantage. Mandatory undertaking of this following successful appointment to the post

· Knowledge of CQC framework and external quality standards

Personal Attributes and behaviours expected: