To learn responsibility for the display and maintenance of a safe, stimulating, interactive, learning environment in the Nursery.
To learn to work within the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage and assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of an effective programme of activities to help babies and young children to develop.
To learn the implementation of providing stimulating learning experiences, which enable young children to grow in confidence and independence.
To learn and develop skills to effectively observe, assess, monitoring and record children’s learning and development using a variety of methods.
To gather these observations and produce individual profiles for each child in your small key worker group.
To learn responsibility for providing full access to an effective programme of activities for children identified as requiring additional support.
To participate in staff meetings.
To provide cover for practitioners within the team as necessary.
To work in partnership with other professionals involved with the children and their families, i.e. health visitors, inclusion support, speech therapists.
To support in the care of sick children and those suffering minor injury.
To be familiar with the fire drill and procedures for the safety of the children.
To assist with checking equipment for safety and suitability to use and preparing resources as appropriate.
To share responsibility for ensuring the room is cleaned at the end of each day.
To assist in the identification of child protection issues.
To access personal and curriculum development opportunities.
To undertake duties in such a way that ensures a positive multicultural approval and with full regard for the principles and policies in place at the YMCA and comply with the Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy and Child Protection Procedures within the organisation.
Operate within YMCA policies and procedures, strictly observing Health & Safety regulations of colleagues, parents/carers and yourself and the Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy.
Operate within nursery policies and procedures.
Ensure all work practice is inclusive, expressed through a wholehearted commitment to welcome those of all faiths and none.
Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job.
Training:Early Years Practitioner Level 2.
Functional Skills were required.Training Outcome:Possible permanent position at the end of apprenticeship. Possible chance of moving on to further qualifications.Employer Description:YMCA Has Been Serving The Black Country For Over 130 Years
A local charity, that’s part of the largest youth organisation in the world.
We support people to grow and develop in Mind Body & Spirit.
Our places are found in the heart of communities, working with children, young people and their families. We provide childcare, housing for young workers, supported accommodation, employability, health and social enterprises projects.Working Hours :8am-6pm Monday - Friday. Shifts will be between 8am-6pm each day. Shifts will be given on a Friday for the following week.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
To learn responsibility for the display and maintenance of a safe, stimulating, interactive, learning environment in the Nursery.
To learn to work within the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage and assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of an effective programme of activities to help babies and young children to develop.
To learn the implementation of providing stimulating learning experiences, which enable young children to grow in confidence and independence.
To learn and develop skills to effectively observe, assess, monitoring and record children’s learning and development using a variety of methods.
To gather these observations and produce individual profiles for each child in your small key worker group.
To learn responsibility for providing full access to an effective programme of activities for children identified as requiring additional support.
To participate in staff meetings.
To provide cover for practitioners within the team as necessary.
To work in partnership with other professionals involved with the children and their families, i.e. health visitors, Inclusion support, speech therapists.
To support in the care of sick children and those suffering minor injury.
To be familiar with the fire drill and procedures for the safety of the children.
To assist with checking equipment for safety and suitability to use and preparing resources as appropriate.
To share responsibility for ensuring the room is cleaned at the end of each day.
To assist in the identification of child protection issues.
To access personal and curriculum development opportunities.
To undertake duties in such a way that ensures a positive multi-cultural approval and with full regard for the principles and policies in place at the YMCA and comply with the Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy and Child Protection Procedures within the organisation.
Operate within YMCA policies and procedures, strictly observing Health & Safety regulations of colleagues, parents/carers and yourself and the Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy.
Operate within Nursery policies and procedures.
Ensure all work practice is inclusive, expressed through a wholehearted commitment to welcome those of all faiths and none.
Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job.
Training:
Early Years Practitioner Level 2
Functional Skills where required
Training Outcome:Possible permanent position at the end of apprenticeship. Possible chance of moving on to further qualifications.Employer Description:YMCA Has Been Serving The Black Country For Over 130 Years
A local charity, that’s part of the largest youth organisation in the world.
We support people to grow and develop in Mind Body & Spirit.
Our places are found in the heart of communities, working with children, young people and their families. We provide childcare, housing for young workers, supported accommodation, employability, health and social enterprises projects.Working Hours :8.00am - 6.00pm, Monday - Friday. Shifts will be between 8.00am - 6.00pm each day, shifts will be given on a Friday for the following week.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to join the Adult Autism Hub Residential service as Band 5 Team Leader on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.Reporting to the Band 6 Deputy Manager, you will provide and oversee care and support for your Service Users, leading and motivating the Band 3 and Band 4 Support Workers in your team. The Autism Hub is a state of the art, purpose built, eight bungalow complex with high-end assistive technology to meet the needs of the tenants.Guernsey provides a comprehensive and high quality Health and Social Care service to Adults with Learning Disabilities over 18 across the island.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The current Band 5 salary range is £38,744 to £49,970 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36%The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of the British Isles' finest and best-kept beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.Person Requirements:Registered Nurse, AHP or Social Worker with appropriate UK statutory professional registration as applicable.Current or recent experience supporting people with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities including newly or soon-to-qualify Learning Disabilities Nurses looking to start their post-registration career as part of this specialist Austim team.Current clean UK driving licence.Personal Qualities to include; Reliability, Honesty, Patience, Resilience, Motivation and Leadership skills.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary.- An annual bonus of £1,605 - Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service. - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000* - On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directive We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Learning Disabilities staff.As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of Autism-specific roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Community Living service as Band 5 Team Leader on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.Reporting to the Band 6 Deputy Manager, you provide and oversee the care and support for Service Users with complex Learning Disabilities in their own homes and in the community, leading and motivating the Band 3 and Band 4 Support Workers in your team. The service users have a variety of both physical and psychological needs, and require assistance with daily living tasks, and to access the wider community.Guernsey provides a comprehensive and high quality Health and Social Care service to Adults with Learning Disabilities over 18 across the island.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The current Band 5 salary range is £36,900 to £47,590 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of the British Isles' finest and best-kept beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.Person Requirements:Registered Nurse, AHP or Social Worker with appropriate UK statutory professional registration as applicable.Current or recent experience supporting people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism including newly or soon-to-qualify Learning Disabilities Nurses looking to start their post-registration career. Current clean driving licence.Personal Qualities to include; Reliability, Honesty, Patience, Resilience, Motivation and Leadership skills.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary.- An annual bonus of £1,605 - Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service. - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000* - On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directive We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Learning Disabilities staff.As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of LD roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Community Living service as Band 6 Deputy Manager on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.The Community Living Team supports adults with learning disabilities in the community and within the accommodation service.In supporting the Service Manager you will:- undertake the assessment of service users with complex needs.- guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care received by service users.- contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members- undertake the professional development review process with identified team members. Support staff with performance issues developing plan to address developmental needs.- act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values.- act up as necessary in the absence of the manager.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.Providing an excellent Learning Disabilities Service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.Person requirements:Registered Nurse, AHP or Social Worker with appropriate UK statutory professional registration as applicable.Post-graduate Learning Disabilites experience at senior Band 5 or Band 6-equivalent level.Completion of a recognised Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification.Personal Qualities to include; Reliability, Honesty, Patience, Resilience, Motivation and Leadership skills.Current clean driving licence is desirable The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,604 - Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service. - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000* - Three months initial free accommodation* - On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveFor an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Senior Community Mental Health Nurses to lead the Recovery & Rehabilitation team as Band 7 Manager, on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.Reporting to the Mental Health Community Manager, you will be an experienced and skilled Mental Health clinician, working with service users with acute and complex needs and providing clinical leadership and line management to mental health practitioners.The team comprises; Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Social Worker, 2 x Occupational Therapists, 6 x Band 6 Mental Health Nurses and 12 x Band 4 Support Workers who support patients suffering with a severe mental illness, who require intensive treatment and interventions. Some service users have daily or twice daily visits with the aim of reducing risk and avoiding Hospital admission.Working within a multi-disciplinary specialist service providing treatments for people experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems, the team reduces the frequency of hospital admissions and length of stay; reduce/minimise symptoms of mental illness and increase independence and social inclusion.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale, as above.The current Band 7 salary range is £55,578 to £73,085 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.Guernsey provides an excellent Community Mental Health service, reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.Person requirements:Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration. Current or recent senior Band 6 or Band 7 Community Mental Health experience with responsbility for leading and managing the team. Current or recent clinical experience managing a Recovery/Rehab caseload.Completion of a mentorship qualification.Experience in teaching and professional supervision. Experience exercising autonomous responsibility while able to work closely with the extensive MDT as required.Personal qualities of; innovative, motivated with the ability to manage change. Current and valid driving licence. The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - A bonus scheme of; £1,605 annually and an additional £3,000 at completion of 2 & 4 years (ongoing annual bonus thereafter) - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000* - On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.*Full T&C in relocation directiveFor an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit www jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Complex Residential team as Band 5 Team Leader on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.The site is a newly opened purpose-built facility providing support for 14 Service Users in single self-contained flats. The flats are in a fantastic location - flat for wheelchair usersnear the beach, shops and cafés and access to bus routes.Well-equipped and appointed with key-considerations for Service Users with profound leaning and physical disabilities; safely enclosed garden, ceiling track hoists and sensory-sensitive colour schemes.Reporting to the Band 6 Deputy Manager, you will provide and oversee care and support for your Service Users, leading and motivating the Band 3 and Band 4 Support Workers in your team. The Service Users have varying degrees of learning disabilities, including autism, sensory and physical disabilities, including those who require 24 hour care and assistance with daily living tasks, and to access the wider community. Guernsey provides a comprehensive and high quality Health and Social Care service to Adults with Learning Disabilities over 18 across the island.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The current Band 5 salary range is £38,744 to £49,970 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36%The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of the British Isles' finest and best-kept beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.Person Requirements:Registered Nurse, AHP or Social Worker with appropriate UK statutory professional registration as applicable.Current or recent experience supporting Adults with Autism and/or Learning Disability including newly or soon-to-qualify Learning Disabilities Nurses looking to start their post-registration career as part of this specialist Complex Residential team.Current clean driving licence.Personal Qualities to include; Reliability, Honesty, Patience, Resilience, Motivation and Leadership skills.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary.- An annual bonus of £1,605 - Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service. - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000* - On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directive We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Learning Disabilities staff.As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of LD roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Hours: 37 per week
Reporting to: Lead Tutors
Responsible for: Planning and facilitating child centred holistic provision as outlined in EHCP. Working with the wider MDT to provide feedback on impact of all provision.
Main Purpose:
To work under the instruction/guidance of the lead teacher to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for YP and to assist the MDT in the deliverance of the outcomes specified with YP’s EHCP.
Work closely with Lead Tutors and liaise with MDT to support the educational and health aspects of EHCP provision
To support the YP’s so that education and health is accessible through a bespoke package of delivery to aid curriculum engagement
To meet the needs of the individual and advocate for their best interests
To carry out additional appropriate administrative tasks with guidance from Lead Tutors
Support for the young person:
Establish positive and constructive relationships with YP and interact with her according to her individual needs.
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of YP and her pets.
Where possible, encourage YP to interact with others and engage in activities.
Set measurable expectations that are not demanding
Promote self-esteem and independence.
Provide feedback to YP in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the Lead teacher.
Deliver YP’s curriculum in short bursts of learning, capitalising on her interest.
Motivate and engage YP throughout various aspects of the day.
Support YP to feel less anxiety around her activities.
Support and supervise YP to attend relevant activities
Implementing therapy recommendations and programmes provided by the Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist
Undergo all necessary training in relation to the role
Support YP to engage in the interventions described within the EHC plan
Supporting with regulation, wellbeing and implementing the strategies provided by a Mental health nurse to support YP’s mental health
Set clear but achievable expectations for any work set.
All interactions must follow guidance for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) to minimise perceived and actual demands.
Be flexible and adaptable. As strategies may need to change much frequently.
Always implement a low-arousal approach.
Support YP to use a self-regulatory program
Accompany YP within the community when appropriate
Understanding of behaviour management techniques and strategies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Flexibility, resilience, and a positive attitude towards challenges.
Be aware of YP’s accepted and non-accepted foods
Prioritise YP’s feeling comfortable when eating her accepted foods
Support for Lead teacher:
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with agreed activities.
Use strategies, in liaison with the Lead teacher, to support YP to achieve her goals.
Assist with the planning of activities.
Monitor YP’s responses to activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
Provide detailed and regular feedback to the Lead teacher on YP’s achievement and progress,
Promote good pupil behaviour
Establish a positive and constructive relationships with parents/carers.
Provide clerical/admin support e.g., photocopying, typing, filing, etc
Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals:
Communicate effectively with MDT and ensure professional courtesy is always displayed in the place of work.
Contribute to meetings with parents by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning etc. Involve MDT in all areas of decision making so that all activities are transparent and meaningful.
Keep MDT accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about YP
Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with MDT and family in a positive and collaborative manner
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the placement
Support for the curriculum:
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to YP’s responses.
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop YP’s’ competence and independence in its use.
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the relevant activity and assist YP in their use.
The visual clarification methods (symbol strips, written messages, cartoon drawings etc) should be used where appropriate
Use visual support, worked examples and demonstrations during explanations so YP does not have to rely on her working memory when processing large amounts of information.
Planning and meeting with members of the MDT regularly
Tracking and reviewing of interventions alongside the Lead teacher and the Lead professional.
Provide opportunities for learning within a flexible and responsive curriculum programme
Supervise and provide support for YP, ensuring her safety and access to activities.
Assist with the development and implementation of Activity plans and reviews.
Monitor and track progress made against specific targets.
support YP’s vocabulary and specific literacy difficulties.
Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of MDT and improving engagement through creative approaches
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by creating learning opportunities in line with interests and passions
Use effective strategies in line with policies to improve outcomes through a tailored and bespoke approach
Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
Undertake any other relevant duties given by the MDT, through discussion with Lead Tutors
Professional development:
Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with MDT and members of the team, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the MDT
Take part in appraisal system
Engage with relevant training required or mandated from line manager/MDT in line with EHCP requirements to ensure the role can be carried out with maximum effectiveness.
Please note, this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the key worker will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by MDT or line manager
If you are interested in this role, and would like more information please feel free to call 01925 594 203 or email ....Read more...
