Skills Pathway Facilitator
Job Description and Person Specification
JOB TITLE
Skills Pathway Facilitator
RESPONSIBLE TO
Strategic Disability Lead
SALARY BAND
PF rate
LOCATION
The Exchange Brewery, Sheffield with travel
across Autism Plus services
Applications to HR
25th March
Interviews
w/c 6th April
appointed to new post by/start date
ASAP
Mission
To provide innovative and Person Centred solutions for people with Autistic
Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities irrespective of where and how they live,
to improve their quality of life and to extend and exercise their rights to access
more control over their lives.
Organisation
Autism Plus is a charity committed to improving the life of people with Autistic
Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities. The charity was formed in 1986 by a
group of parents of autistic children. Autism Plus offers a range of services,
including Residential, Supporting Living, Respite, Adult Learning/Day Service,
Community Support and Domiciliary Care.
Job summary
This role will entail working with individuals with autism both from our own care
services but also those accessing this provision alone and through various
projects.
You will be required to work within the Training Enterprise as part of a team
where your main goal will be to improve the life opportunities for a range of
individuals with autism.
This role will involve delivering group courses to individuals with autism on
confidence building, assertiveness, employability – this will be working with our
existing training enterprise team. You will be required to contribute to the
development of course materials and be pro-active in developing ideas and
innovative methods of support.
You will also work with a range of individuals on a 1:1 basis, either in our own
care homes or those referred directly to First Routes. This will entail supporting
individuals in a person centered manner to overcome barriers and progress
towards voluntary work/ further education and/or employment.
The role will require supporting individuals at all stages of the skills pathway from
engagement and confidence building through to developing employability skills
and also supporting individuals in the workplace as a job coach.
This will be a very varied role, therefore the individual needs to be pro-active and
have a flexible approach to their job role.
Our training enterprise team is constantly developing new projects and you will
be involved in developing ideas for these projects and have the opportunity to be
involved in delivering elements of new projects as and when funding is secured.
Key responsibilities
Support to individuals with Autism
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To enable individuals to become as independent as possible and to grow in
confidence, ability and personal effectiveness in the following areas;
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Social skills/relationships
Using community resources and facilities
Self organization/motivation and coping abilities
Preparation towards voluntary work and/ or paid
employment
Increasing confidence and communications skills with the
aim of supporting progression
To achieve this through support, practical assistance, teaching, advice,
role modeling, encouragement and positive feedback.
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Promote non-discriminatory practices and respect and promote the rights
of people with ASC, learning difficulties, complex needs and mental health
issues.
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To ensure that the highest levels of performance and standards of work
are achieved, in line with CQC outcomes and Autism Plus policies and
procedures.
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Working within the framework of Person Centred Planning and BILD
ensure that individuals receive the support to enable them to develop a
valued and socially meaningful lifestyle which includes a wide variety of
culturally and age appropriate experiences building on the aspirations,
strengths and needs of the service user.
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Safeguarding knowledge awareness and understanding of the
Safeguarding policies and procedures. Attend training including Mental
Capacity and Best Interest
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Ensure that adequate records are kept for each service user in line with
Autism Plus policies and procedures. Protect the confidentiality of personal
information and ensure that the information is only disclosed to those who
have a right and need to know.
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To encourage and support individuals in expressing their needs, views and
concerns. To enable individuals make choices and decisions and participate
as fully as possible in planning and decision making processes.
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Ensure the needs of the individuals are considered at all times, taking into
consideration their autism and any other sensory, physical, learning
disabilities or mental health needs. (This includes personal care).
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Develop meaningful and trusting relationships with individuals to enhance
their confidence, self esteem, personal development and general sense of
wellbeing.
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Together with individuals and members of the staff team, assess, plan,
implement and evaluate individual support/care plans in order to enhance
and maximise the capabilities and independence of the individuals.
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In line with statutory requirements and following good practice, contribute
both verbally and written to service user reviews, support planning and
person centred planning meetings as required.
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Maintain records
appropriately.
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Enable individuals to maintain relationships with their family and friends as
appropriate and encourage new relationships to develop from accessing
community based activities
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Build knowledge of employment, training and personal development
opportunities in the area suitable for individuals and share this information
with your colleagues and management.
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To build personal development plans for the individuals with your team
leader.
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To implement an individuals personal development plan in a personcentred way.
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To support individuals to record and monitor their progress themselves
helping to meet realistic aims and objectives they have set.
of
untoward
incidents
and
accidents
and
report
Administration
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To support individuals to reach their goals and aspirations in line with their
person centred plan and be responsive and flexible to the ever changing
needs of an individual.
To keep appropriate records on all matters relating to the support
provided and keep up to date on changes to care plans, risk assessments
and any other relevant documents.
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To protect confidentiality of personal information and ensure that the
information is only disclosed to those who have a right and need to know.
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To promote non-discriminatory practices.
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To provide verbal and written reports to colleagues and others.
Teamwork
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Participate in promoting a team approach at all times, encouraging
positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the
service user.
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Be polite, courteous and supportive to all team members.
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Be flexible in accordance with the needs of the role/ team
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Be available to cover leave (sickness, annual, etc).
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Work in accordance with training and agreed policies, practices and
procedures.
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Participate in and contribute to staff and service user meetings.
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Support colleagues in difficult or potentially difficult situations within the
workplace.
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Ensure issues of concern are elevated to a more knowledgeable member
of staff if the situation requires specific expertise.
Personal Development
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Attend supervision and appraisal meetings and have a willingness to be
accountable and develop as a valued team member.
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To undertake training as required. This may include attending training
courses outside your place of work.
General
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Work to agreed standards in line with Autism Plus policies and procedures.
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Have a flexible attitude to working arrangements and hours of work
including early mornings, evening, weekends, nights and bank holidays.
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Any other duties as reasonably requested, relative to the objectives of the
post.
This is an outline of the post-holder’s duties and responsibilities but it is not an
exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of
the Charity.
PERSON SPECIFICATION – Social Care Support Worker
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
EVIDENCE
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Qualifications
NVQ level II in Health &
Social Care
Experience
Experience of challenging
behaviour
Relevant experience
working in the care/support
field
Supporting individuals to
overcome barriers and work
towards progression
Full, clean, current driving
licence.
Experience of delivering
group courses
Experience of developing
new ideas and course
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Application
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materials
Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of the
employment pathway,
interview processes,
jobcentre process and
benefits
Experience of delivering
Basic understanding and
insight into the needs of
people with Autism
Spectrum Conditions,
Learning Disabilities and
Mental Health issues.
Knowledge of the range of
services available to meet
individual needs
Awareness of local
voluntary services and
resources available to
benefit the individuals.
Knowledge of individual
support and person centred
planning
Good written & oral
communication skills
Good organisational skills
Have an acceptable
standard of basic arithmetic
Have an appreciation and
awareness of human rights
Ability to organise and
initiate leisure and
extracurricular activities
Ability to work effectively
with individuals,
families/carers, advocates,
staff and professionals
Ability to work in a
supportive, calm and nonjudgemental way with
people who may be
challenging.
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Personal Qualities
Good interpersonal skills
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To be reliable, honest,
flexible, motivated and to
have a person centred
approach to working with
individuals.
To be able to work
effectively within a team
and on your own
To be able to work without
direct supervision in service
user’s own homes and show
a mature approach to
working alone
To be able to work
constructively, respectfully
and sensitively with
families, professionals and
the general community and
to maintain appropriate
boundaries.
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Other
Willingness to work flexible
hours according to needs of
the Charity and individuals
Willingness to attend
training courses and events
Willingness to accept
feedback and guidance and
to be accountable to
colleagues and managers
The Charity reserves the right to conduct internal testing of candidates who are
unable to show proficiency in any of the above
The post holder will be expected to undertake occasional travel to other offices for
work duties and meetings
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