2023 Fevaca Conference on Supported Accommodation

Residential Childrens Home Support Worker - Various locations

• Job Position: Support Worker in various locations.
• Pay starts: £12.02 (hourly rate)
• Sleep in: £35 (p/ sleep in)
• The usual shift is 9 am – 10 pm and with a sleep-in up to 3 times a week – supported housing or 8am-11pm & sleep in for the residential children home with a sleep in up to 3 times a week
• However, this is flexible and different shifts will be rotated to consider for training and specific client requirements.

• This role will include lone and group working with young people;
• You would join a small  and friendly team.
• The support team delivers a personalized service to young people, delivering day-to-day interventions and building positive relationships;
• As a Support Worker building relationships with our young people is filled with opportunities to go out and engage in activities in the community, for example, going for walks, to the cinema, eating meals together, and watching movies when it’s time to relax!

• Positive and non-judgmental value base.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to equality of opportunity to colleagues, service users, and all external personnel.
• Knowledge of the Children Act and subsequent relevant legislation.
• Ability to represent the organization to outside bodies and those within local communities.
• Demonstration of a commitment to supporting and motivating young people.
• Ability to maintain boundaries and communicate effectively with young people.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to manage matters relating to health and safety.
• Willingness to manage household tasks
• Ability to work shifts including sleep-ins – including weekends and bank holidays.
• Experience in working with children or young people.
• Good standard of written and verbal English.
• Highly motivated, adaptable, and able to work under their initiative.
• The ability to admit mistakes and ask for help and guidance.

• Knowledge of health and safety requirements relevant to Houses of Multiple Occupancy.
• An understanding of the legislation and guidance relating to the provision of supported housing services and social care for care leavers.
• Experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a supported housing setting.
• Ability to show leadership skills.
• Ability to write reports and contribute to support plans.
• Full, clean driving license and use of own vehicle with business insurance.

• Free meals/refreshments whilst on shift.
• Free DBS.
• Pension scheme, with an employer top-up.
• Perk box – offering discounts in several retail shops, cinema tickets, parking, insurance, etc.
• Flexible working agreements are available.
• Free parking in most of the locations when on shift.
• On-call support 24/7.
• Access to our employee assistance program. (free confidential advice, for work, counseling, financial well-being, childcare support, family issues, legal information, and medical information)
• 28 days of annual leave ( up to 35 days per year depending on years of service)
• Full and comprehensive training program.
• Ability to work additional hours.
• Access to additional sleep-in payments.
• Access to company vehicles.
• Christmas party and other fun staff social events.
• Mileage and expenses paid.
• Family-friendly.
• Financial support to access further education relevant to the role.
• Opportunities for internal progression.

Deputy Manager - Childrens Home

DEPUTY  MANAGER – CHILDRENS HOME

OVERVIEW

The Deputy Manager is responsible for supporting the Registered Manager and ensuring the  overarching service delivered within FEVACA Children’s home.

They are responsible for supervising, supporting and managing some staff within their home.  They report directly to the Register Manager.

The Deputy Manager is a professional with significant experience in their field who holds a qualification and registration in social work or social care such as the NVQ 3 and is working towards the NVQ 5:  They  must have significant and developing understanding of social work perspectives and an ability to manage staff, environment and clients with complex and challenging behaviours.

The management of staff includes the  completion of appraisals and identification of developmental goals and training opportunities.  Most importantly the Deputy Manager, along with the Registered Manager is  responsible for ensuring the clients needs are met, the environment is positive and the statutory or contractual obligations of FEVACA are met, including the requirement to meet Childrens homes regulations 2015.

Job Description

CLIENTS

• Promote the development of the children
• Protect children from threats to their health, welfare and normal development, both from inside and outside the home.
• Ensure that key stages in the stay of children such as admission and discharge are properly managed and reflect decisions recorded in care plans.
• Ensure that children facing crises and stresses are offered appropriate additional support.
• Ensure that the children are involved for their own lives, involving them in planning their lives supporting them and helping them towards taking greater control and responsibility
• Participate, develop and implement support plans, ensuring their suitability and success are reviewed; including the delivery of the outcome star.
• Write or delegate the duty of monthly reports and needs assessments as well as any other appropriate document (such as risk assessments) as required.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with clients

STAFF

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with staff
• Ensure all new staffs are supported fully and complete their induction packs.
• Ensure you are providing both informal and formal support to the staff working with you
• Offer formal supervision monthly to the staff delegated to you, in your line management; ensure supervision is delivered throughout the supervision structure of your department and that this is of good quality.
• Complete appraisal, and contribute to disciplinary and grievance processes as per company policy.
• Raise any concerns about staff to the Registered Manager
• Contribute to and implement the internal training package.
• Develop the staff ability to learn theoretical perspectives and enhance their reflective skills.
• Ensure all meetings are implemented regarding your department, as per the meeting protocol of FEVACA.

INTERAGENCY WORKING

• Create, develop and ensure positive and constructive communication occurs between FEVACA and other professionals in the field: Social Work Teams, Police, Housing, Voluntary Sector, etc.
• Develop local knowledge of your field and build networks.
• Liaise with OFSTED and any other suitable bodies as directed by the Registered Manager.

FAMILY AND THE COMMUNITY

• Use the residential community as a means of support and social learning for the children and team.
• Introduce and involve yourself in the local community and represent FEVACA and our ethos positively.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with family members and carers

GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS.

• Ensure the reporting to organisations such as OFSTED, and local authorities is accurate and timely:  This includes the notification of significant events, facilitation of inspections and supporting staff to manage these visits.

MEETING GOOD PRACTICE STANDARDS

• Adhere to the GSCC code of Practice
• Ensure you manage your CPD to meet the registration requirements of role.
• Attend all training as allocated by FEVACA.
• Bring to supervision areas of interest which you wish to develop.
• Agree to engage in reflective supervision, including work with the CFSWP to develop  and reflective practice groups in the organisation.
• Ensure that practice is anti-discriminatory and ensure specific needs are met where appropriate such as dietary requirements, religious observance and culturally significant activities.

REPORTING

• Work with the Registered Manager to deliver monthly statistical data regarding the outcomes for children

• Ensure the working environment is kept to a high standard and maintains a positive and warm feel, including health and safety checks.
• Ensure information is passed to the administrative team as required
• Ensure you meet with your team regularly and communicate with your manager regarding any issues as soon as practically possible.

LEGISLATION AND POLICY

• Meet and work towards exceeding the children’s homes regulations 2015.
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation to the field of care in which you are working; to include wider legislation which is relevant for example Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection etc
• Adhere to all FEVACA policies including Safeguarding , Performance Management and Health and Safety.

Essential

• Positive and non Judgemental value base
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and anti discriminatory practice
• A good working knowledge of the relevant legislation to your role including safeguarding, children’s homes regulations and health and safety legislation
• Ability to represent the organisation to external bodies and members of the community.
• Ability to oversee the management of the service.
• Willingness to complete direct work and shifts including sleep in’s, weekends and bank holidays, when necessary.
• Experience  (minimum 2 years) of working with vulnerable children in a residential environment
• Good standard of written and verbal English, including report writing and assessment skills.
• A knowledge of the regulatory framework for the field
• The completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services in the children and young people’s residential management pathway  or equivalent

Desirable

• The completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services in the children and young people’s residential management pathway  or equivalent
• Experience of managing staff and completing supervision and appraisal processes (at least 1 year)
• Experience of managing budgets
• Management Qualification
• Full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle for business purpose.

Community Services Support Worker

• Our Community Service team is seeking kind, enthusiastic and dedicated support workers that want to make a difference while supporting our clients and their families
• Our team members are passionate, loyal, responsible, and committed to offering a safe and supportive environment to work colleagues and more importantly to each of our vulnerable children and young adults
• Our team members are saying “coming to work is fantastic, we engage in fun, safe and caring activities while taking our clients out into the community”; “we are a very supportive professional group and communication is great across the organization”
• As a Service, we offer shifts rather than short appointments. The aim is to support our clients to continue developing their key skills, being independent, and supporting with daily tasks – it may include supporting and prompting personal care, daily exercise, attending appointments, engaging in arts and crafts activities, visits to the seaside, local and theme parks and much more. Our service users reside at home and are very active in the local community.

• This is a great opportunity to build strong and positive relationships with brilliant children and young adults, and their families and help them to find further independence and confidence throughout adulthood life
• You will find yourself getting stuck in with the fun, long walks, outdoor educational trips, interactive and practical hands-on activities
• This job requires access to a car and involves the completion of daily paperwork
•  This position will include day shifts and some weekends
• Shifts can be 12hrs, 10hrs, 6hrs or 8hrs i.e 7.40 am-5.30 pm/7.30 pm and 7.40 am-2 pm; 10 am-4 pm; 10 am-6 pm, 7.40 am-2 pm, 9.30 am-4.30 pm on weekdays and weekends
• FEVACA as an organization invests in all its staff members and our training and development are outstanding with fabulous career progression – you can find more about us on www.fevaca.co.uk

• £12.02 per hour
• Mileage: 0.35p p/ mile.
• Reference ID:  Community support worker – FT;
• Location: Newmarket and surrounding areas.

All info also at: http:/www.fevaca.co.uk/superheroes/

Supported Accommodation Support Worker - various locations

We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to join our supported housing projects based in Colchester, Ipswich, Aylesbury, Cambridge. This role will include lone and group working with young people aged 16 – 17. The support team deliver a personalised service to young people, delivering day to day interventions and building a positive relationship. Each member of the team is encouraged to be creative within their role and group reflective exercises within your team allow for continued personal development.

Job Description

To be responsible for managing the project whilst on shift, taking full responsibility for managing the establishment, (the resources and the fabric of the building) and, most importantly, the welfare of the young people.

Clients

• Promote the development of the young people
• Protect young people from threats to their health, welfare and normal development, both from inside and outside the home. Understand and implement all safeguarding related policies.
• Ensure that key stages in the stay of young people such as admission and discharge are properly managed and reflect decisions recorded in care plans
• Ensure that young people facing particular crises and stresses are offered appropriate additional support
• Ensure that young people are responsible for their own lives, involving them in planning their lives, supporting them and helping them towards taking greater control and responsibility
• As a support worker, participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of individual support plans and engaging young people in learning.
• Contribute to and complete risk assessment regarding clients when necessary.
• Support and deliver FEVACA education programme (life skills programme)
• Support and deliver FEVACA Health & wellbeing programme
• Support our clients with transport when required

Community

• Use the community as a means of support and social learning for the young people
• Encourage, and where possible ensure, that our clients respect others in the community.
• Build positive relationships with community members, ensuring that the privacy of the clients is not effected.

Interagency Working

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with family members where appropriate, social workers, school staff and other professionals with a concern for the young person’s needs.
• Offer support where necessary to staff on site at other FEVACA Houses.
• Ensure constructive and positive communication and negotiation with referring agencies regarding young people.

Meeting Standards of Practice

• Ensure that practice is anti-discriminatory and ensure specific needs are met where appropriate such as dietary requirements, religious observance and culturally significant activities
• Ensure compliance with the Children’s Act 1989/ 2004 and associated regulations.
• Read, comply and keep up to date with all FEVACA policy and protocols.
• Ensure regular communication with Line Manager and Director of Service; including attendance at individual supervision and team meetings.
• Attendance at and completion of induction, training sessions related to the role of supported housing worker.
• Complete health and safety checks and cleaning tasks as set out within the projects daily plans.
• Complete training and subsequently administer medication in compliance to policy when required.

Person Specification

All applicants must be able to commit to 39 hours and 3 sleep ins per week. Overtime opportunities are available however these are to be agreed between the employee and the business. We do consider individuals to be contracted for 26 hours and 2 sleep ins per week.

Our shift pattern is flexible, with the rota being released every 6 weeks and will be given with notice. The usual shift is 9am – 10pm with a sleep in 3 times a week (totalling 39 hours) however this is flexible and different shifts will be rotored to consider for training and specific client requirements.

Essential

• Positive and non-judgmental value base
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to equality of opportunity to colleagues, service users and all external personnel
• A knowledge of the Children Act and subsequent relevant legislation
• Ability to represent the organization to outside bodies and those within local communities.
• Demonstration of a commitment to supporting and motivating young people
• Ability to maintain boundaries and communicate effectively with young people
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to manage issues relating to health and safety
• Willingness to manage household tasks

• Ability to work shifts including sleep-ins – including weekends and bank holidays
• Experience of working with children or young people
• Good standard of written and verbal English
• Highly motivated, adaptable and able to work under their own initiative
• The ability to admit mistakes and ask for help and guidance.

Desirable

• Knowledge of health and safety requirements relevant to Houses of Multiple Occupancy
• An understanding of the legislation and guidance relating to the provision of supported housing services and social care for care leavers
• Experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a supported housing setting
• Ability to show leadership skills
• Ability to write reports and contribute to support plans
• Full, clean driving licence and use of own vehicle with business insurance

Job Details

£12.02 per hour

Registered Manager - Childrens Home

We are seeking a Children’s Home Registered Manager to oversee the day to day operational running of our Residential Children’s Home in Ipswich . This is a full-time position with an annual wage of £35 000

FEVACA is a family run Social Care organisation providing support and accommodation to young people across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex and Buckinghamshire.

The registered manager is responsible for supervising, supporting, and managing the other staff within the children’s home. They report directly to the Responsible Individual, Area Manager, Operational Managers and Directors. The Registered Manager is a professional with significant experience in their field and holds a qualification and registration in health or social sciences or social care management: They must have significant experience. The role requires a positive value base, a good understanding of social work perspectives and an ability to manage staff, environment and clients with complex and challenging behaviours.

The registered manager will supervise the staff within their line management, including completion of appraisals. They will ensure the cohesive consistency amongst the team. Most importantly they are responsible for ensuring the children’s needs are met, and that to the best of our ability they are happy. We must also ensure the environment is positive and the statutory or contractual obligations of FEVACA are met. The Registered Manager will review and ensure good standards of practice in recording and monitoring, liaison with other agencies, and contact with the local community. They are responsible for developing and maintaining a positive and ‘warm’ culture throughout the team and the service.

Essential

• Positive and non Judgemental value base
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and anti discriminatory practice
• A good working knowledge of the relevant legislation to your role including safeguarding, children’s homes regulations and health and safety legislation
• Ability to represent the organisation to external bodies and members of the community.
• Ability to oversee the management of the service.
• Willingness to contribute to on call rota and complete direct work and shifts including sleep in’s, weekends and bank holidays, when necessary.
• Experience (minimum 2 years) of working with vulnerable children in a residential environment
• Experience of managing staff and completing supervision and appraisal processes (at least 1 year)
• Experience of managing budgets
• Good standard of written and verbal English, including report writing and assessment skills.
• A knowledge of the regulatory framework for the field
• The completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services in the children and young people’s residential management pathway or equivalent

Desirable

• Management Qualification
• Full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle for business purpose.

Benefits

• Pension scheme, with an employer top-up
• Free Meals / Refreshments while at the Children’s Home
• Access to our employee assistance programme (free confidential advice, for work, counselling, financial wellbeing, childcare support, family issues, legal information, medical information)
• Full and comprehensive training programme
• Access to company vehicles
• Free parking
• Mileage and expenses paid
• Family friendly environment

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLIENTS

• Promote the development of the children
• Protect children from threats to their health, welfare and normal development, both from inside and outside the home.
• Ensure that key stages in the stay of children such as admission and discharge are properly managed and reflect decisions recorded in care plans.
• Ensure that children facing crises and stresses are offered appropriate additional support.
• Ensure that the children are involved for their own lives, involving them in planning their lives supporting them and helping them towards taking greater control and responsibility
• Participate, develop and implement support plans, ensuring their suitability and success are reviewed; including the delivery of the outcome star.
• Write or delegate the duty of monthly reports and needs assessments as well as any other appropriate document (such as risk assessments) as required.

STAFF

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with staff
• Ensure all new staffs are supported fully and complete their induction packs.
• Ensure you are providing both informal and formal support to the staff working with you
• Offer formal supervision monthly to the staff in your line management; ensure supervision is delivered throughout the supervision structure of your department and that this is of good quality.
• Complete appraisal, disciplinary and grievance processes as per company policy.
• Raise any concerns about staff to the Area Manager.
• Contribute to and implement the internal training package.
• Develop the staff ability to learn theoretical perspectives and enhance their reflective skills.
• Ensure all meetings are implemented regarding your department, as per the meeting protocol of FEVACA.
• Ensure provision of rota to staff team and enable cover for the rota for emergencies

INTERAGENCY WORKING

• Create, develop and ensure positive and constructive communication occurs between FEVACA and other professionals in the field: Social Work Teams, Police, Housing, Voluntary Sector, etc.
• Develop local knowledge of your field and build networks.
• Liaise with OFSTED and any other suitable bodies.

FAMILY AND THE COMMUNITY

• Use the residential community as a means of support and social learning for the children and team.
• Introduce and involve yourself in the local community and represent FEVACA and our ethos positively.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with family members and carers

GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS

• Ensure the reporting to organisations such as OFSTED, CQC and local authorities is accurate and timely: This includes the notification of significant events, facilitation of inspections and supporting staff to manage these visits.

MEETING GOOD PRACTICE STANDARDS

• Adhere to the SWE, QTS or nursing standards of conduct, as appropriate.
• FEVACA objectives to Young People
• Ensure you manage your CPD to meet the registration requirements of role.
• Attend all training as allocated by FEVACA.
• Bring to supervision areas of interest which you wish to develop.
• Agree to engage in reflective supervision, including work to develop and lead reflective practice groups in the organisation.
• Ensure that practice is anti-discriminatory and ensure specific needs are met where appropriate such as dietary requirements, religious observance and culturally significant activities.
• Achieve a culture of good safeguarding practice across child care, staff management and recruitment.

REPORTING

• Ensure their line managers receive complete monthly statistical data regarding the outcomes for children
• Ensure the packages of care commissioned are delivered to clients and raise any issue in delivering this to the Responsible Individual immediately.
• Ensure the working environment is kept to a high standard and maintains a positive and warm feel, including health and safety checks.
• Ensure information is passed to the administrative team as required
• Ensure you meet with your team regularly and communicate with your line managers regarding any issues as soon as practically possible.
• Comply with inspections and audit requirements, including action plan responses

LEGISLATION AND POLICY

• Meet and work towards exceeding the children’s homes regulations 2015.
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation to the field of care in which you are working; to include wider legislation which is relevant for example Child Care, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection, Keeping children safe in Educatioin
• Adhere to all FEVACA policies including Safeguarding , Performance Management and Health and Safety