Tomorrows Project Case and Activities Worker
Job Description
Job title:
Tomorrows Project Case and Activities Worker
Reports to:
Tomorrows Project Coordinator
Responsible for:
Supporting the delivery of LD:NorthEast’s Big Lottery funded Tomorrows
project, ensuring that people accessing support and activities receive high quality, value for
money support in line with their expectations and the outcomes and conditions of the funding
programme
Overall function of the post
To work as part of a team, delivering all activities relating to LD:NorthEast’s Big Lottery funded
Tomorrows Project, providing high quality services for people accessing support and activities,
adhering at all times to statutory requirements and LD:NorthEast policies and procedures,
ensuring that:
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Activities are person centred and in line with funding requirements
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The quality of life of the people supported is maintained or improved and they are
given full support to achieve the best possible outcomes, in line with the objectives of
the project
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People supported by the project are able to access opportunities within their
community on an equal basis to the rest of the population
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Opportunities are pursued to develop the project and services of LD:NorthEast
Duties to include:
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Responsibility for the delivery of activities and support, aiming to continuously improve
the service offered
Provide a safe, happy and comfortable environment for activities and support for the
people accessing support
To actively promote a positive image of the project and of LD:NorthEast
Reporting and record keeping ensuring data is recorded safely, effectively and in a
timely manner.
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Develop and maintain constructive professional working relationships with colleagues
(internally and externally) and partner stakeholders.
Deputise for other colleagues across the organisation during periods of holidays and
sickness absence, as directed by the Operations Manager / Tomorrows Coordinator.
To support people who have a learning disability and are growing older to live satisfying
and safe lives
To work independently, supporting people who have a learning disability and are
growing older, their families and carers, to develop (and signpost to) individual and
group activities, social opportunities and recreational activities
To support the target population, assisting when necessary, in their daily lives – in
order to facilitate their independence and to provide them with social opportunities
Ensure that quality audits and Health & Safety assessments are conducted as necessary
Ensure effective risk assessment/personal safety procedures and protocols are in place
to protect people supported by the project and volunteers, in accordance with
LD:NorthEast policies and procedures and keep under regular review
Monitor compliance to risk assessment procedures and report any discrepancies /
concerns to line management
Record and coordinate responses to compliments, comments, complaints with a view
to improving the service
Securely store and manage all relevant records and information relating to the project
and its beneficiaries, working within agreed administration procedures
Ensure that line management is fully informed of any issues which may effect the
quality of service provision
Attend, contribute and feed back into relevant parts of the organisation all relevant
meetings and networks, both internally and externally
Provide regular reports as and when required
Responsibility to undertake training and development as required
To assist, where appropriate and necessary, with the training and development of
fellow employees
Any other duties as appropriate and directed by the Operations Manager.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
NVQ or Diploma Level 3
Health & Social Care /
equivalent (or willingness
to work towards within a
prescribed timeframe)
Desirable
Suitable professional
Care Qualification
Assessed By
Application form
Interview
Copy of
qualifications
Knowledge &
Experience
Knowledge of Health &
Social Care sector
Service promotion and
marketing
Experience of supporting
older people with learning
disabilities and / or other
disabilities
Application form
Interview
H&S at Work Awareness
Safeguarding Adults
IT systems – excellent
reporting skills
Working with vulnerable
groups
Promotion of equality and
diversity
Results orientated /
needs led approach
Team Approach
Networking
Skills
Excellent people skills
Presentation skills
Excellent time
management skills
Report writing
Excellent communication
skills
Ability to contribute to
meetings
Application form
Interview
Personal
Professional approach
Person centred value
base
Flexibility
Self motivated
Excellent interpersonal
skills
Driving licence and own
vehicle
Interview