Children's Support Assistant (Healthcare Assistant)

• Provides a high standard of direct care, therapy and education to children/young people and their families, in accordance with their care, education and therapy plans.
• Develop clinical competencies within the competency framework, appropriate to their entry level of experience, and develop further competencies as identified in The Childrens Trust competency framework.
• Contributes towards providing a stimulating, age-appropriate house, and therapy and school environment.
• Takes part in children/young peoples recreational activities and outings.
• In conjunction with professionals participates in the review system by writing reports and attending meetings as required.
• In conjunction with medical, nursing, therapy and education professionals ensure that during their shifts, the appropriate plans and programmes are implemented by their respective teams.
• Undertakes Risk Assessor training as delegated by line manager.
• Support the delivery of an integrated service model supporting children and young people to maximise their opportunity in learning and participating in everyday activities.
• Work as part of a transdisciplinary team in areas as required, to provide high quality and evidence based services.
• Demonstrate understanding of strengths and needs of all family members.
• Place the child, young person and family central to our care, sharing decisions, actions, family priorities and preferences.

Essential

• Commitment to complete the Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 3 (Residential Childcare) within two years of commencing employment within The Childrens Trust.

Essential

• Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
• Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in
• workload.
• Highly motivated and reliable.
• Ability to cope working in a demanding environment

Essential

• Good level of written and spoken English.
• Able to prioritise tasks and have a flexible approach towards
• learning.
• Highly organised & the ability to effectively communicate with
• children/young people, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Understands and has the ability to document concise and
• accurate records.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
• Works within professional boundaries.
• Adheres to equality and diversity standards.
• Implements individual care plans as assessed and devised by
• senior staff.
• Able to effectively communicate with children/young people
• families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Active member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Actively participates in supervision and the Performance Development Review process