Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities

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1 January 2014 Dear Sir/Madam, Re: Personal Assistant 9.17 per hour Thank-you for showing interest in the above vacancy. The post involves working 1:1 with David Smith, a 47year old man with learning disabilities. It requires picking David up from his home address in Great Tey and driving him to the Level Best Art Café in Colchester. The post holder will then work 1:1 with David at the Café, engaging him in a range of activities. At Level Best we provide work and life skills training to adults with learning disabilities through four social enterprise projects: Dacon Bake Catering and running of the Café Seasonal produce Making Jams, Chutneys, fruit cordials and various gifts for special occasions Horticulture To help grow our own produce on our allotment ArtCo Art and design and the running of our art gallery David works across each of these projects so a keen interest in one of these areas is essential. The post is part-time (13.5hrs per week) and forms a job share. The usual days of work will be Monday and Tuesday. The post will require covering annual leave (15days per year) and sick leave on Wednesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays. You will also be required to work one bank holiday per year and one day over the Christmas period (not a bank holiday) this will be agreed in advance. Please read the job description and person specification carefully to see if you meet the criteria for the post. If you would like further information about this exciting opportunity please pop into the Café any day Mon-Fri 9:30am-3:30pm. Closing date for applications: 28 th February 2014 Yours Sincerely, Alison Ling Manager

2 JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title Personal Assistant to David Smith (Part-time - Job Share) Accountable to The Dacon Trust Council of Management Responsible to David Smith Primary Carer and Art Café Manager Organisational relationships With all other Dacon Trust staff and associated agents working with and on behalf of David Smith Job summary: To provide 1:1 support to David Smith at the Art Café to ensure he is fully engaged in work skills activities as discussed and agreed with the manager and David s primary carer. To transport David Smith between home and the Level Best Art Café.

3 Main duties and responsibilities Personal Assistant Role: To escort David by car from his home to the Level Best Art Café in line with support guidelines and risk assessments. (NOTE: The post holder must hold a full UK Driving License.) To work alongside Level Best Art Café staff in providing programmes of activities for David within both the Art Café and other locations as required On occasions when David is unable to go to the Art Café (e.g. due to holiday) the post holder will be required to work at the Art Café under the direction of the manager. Tasks will include working alongside Art Café staff in the provision of work skills training to trainees in art, cooking and horticulture. If David is unable to attend the Art Café due to sickness support will be provided at David s home or in hospital as applicable. Contribute to David s reviews, providing verbal and written progress reports as requested Contribute to risk assessments by identifying risk behaviours and assist in formulating a risk management plan to minimise risk behaviours To support David with his personal and health needs, including administration of medication Maintain a functional working relationship with the manager and David s carers, ensuring that all relevant changes in health and well-being are notified To cover day shifts, sometimes at short notice, when David s other personal assistant is on sick leave or annual leave To work one bank holiday per year. This will be agreed in advance and will not include bank holidays over the Christmas period. The day will be paid at double pay. To work one day over the Christmas closure period (not a bank holiday). To be agreed in advance. This day will be based at David s home and not at the Art Café.

4 Organisational: To understand and implement all Policies and procedures, both statutory and those established by the Dacon Trust Ltd. To attend relevant training as required To ensure health and safety measures are observed at all times Keep necessary records and paperwork up to date and accurate as required General: This job description outlines the principle responsibilities and duties of the post holder. These duties cannot totally encompass or define all of the tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outline of duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing the character or level of responsibility. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equal rights, both in relation to employment issues and service delivery, and adhere to the policies of the Dacon Trust in the performance of their duties The Dacon Trust Ltd. is committed to continuous organisational development. The post holder is required to participate fully in all initiatives which facilitate continuous improvement in both service quality and employee development and performance. 3 Culver St. East, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LD t: e: levelbest@dacontrust.co.uk

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7 APPLICATION FORM Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on the application form alone. It is therefore essential that ALL sections are completed in full. Please do not send a CV in place of your application form as this will be disregarded. Position applied for Full time/part time How did you hear about this vacancy? PERSONAL DETAILS Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss Surname First Name(s) Address Postcode Telephone Number (Home) Telephone Number (Mobile) Telephone Number (work) May we contact you there? YES NO address National Insurance Number Do you require a work permit/visa to work in the UK? YES / NO (Please delete)

8 If yes, please state the expiry date of your current visa What type of visa is it? If appointed when would you be able to start work or how much notice do you have to give your current employer? EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Please list your employment details in date order, starting with your current/most recent employment (including voluntary work experience). It is important that you also provide details of any time not spent in employment or education, including periods of unemployment. CURRENT/MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT JOB TITLE NAME OF EMPLOYER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES DATES OF EMPLOYMENT Reason for leaving Name of immediate supervisor Present salary

9 PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities JOB TITLE NAME OF EMPLOYER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES DATES OF EMPLOYMENT & REASON FOR LEAVING PLEASE CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY

10 EDUCATION Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities SCHOOL/COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY DATES ATTENDED QUALIFICATIONS ATTAINED GRADES

11 TRAINING (INCLUDING IN-HOUSE TRAINING COURSES) SCHOOL/COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY/ ORGANISATION DATES ATTENDED QUALIFICATIONS ATTAINED GRADES

12 PERSON SPECIFICATION This is one of the most important parts of the application form. You must provide evidence to show how you meet each of the 10 criteria as set out in the person specification. Please ensure that your evidence is presented in the same numbered format as the specification criteria. It is not enough to simply state that you meet the criteria you should explain how you meet it, giving examples drawing from all aspects of your paid or unpaid employment, education, voluntary work and home responsibilities. PERSON SPECIFICATION CRITERIA 1. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY 2. 3.

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15 10. REFERENCES Please name 2 referees - one of whom should be your current or most recent line manager (paid or voluntary work). School or college leavers may provide a teacher or tutor as one referee. A personal reference (not a relative) should only be given if a second work reference can not be obtained. References will always be taken up before we confirm an offer of employment. NAME DETAILS OCCUPATION RELATIONSHIP (eg Supervisor) ADDRESS TELEPHONE FAX ADDRESS TELEPHONE FAX

16 CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS Some posts are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exemption) order A Criminal conviction will not necessarily debar you from employment. You are required to complete this section and fail to do so, your application will not be considered. Have you ever been cautioned/bound over/convicted of a crime (spent or otherwise?) YES / NO (Please delete) If yes, please give details below outlining the date, place, nature of the offence and outcome. The provision of false information in this application may be grounds for disqualification or, if appointed, dismissal. I declare that the information given on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge. Information on this form may be held on computer/manual records. I consent to The Dacon Trust Ltd, in line with the Data Protection Act (1998), holding this information in a secure place. If your application is unsuccessful the data will be held for 6 months and then destroyed. SIGNED: DATE: SIGNED: DATE: Please return your completed application form by the closing date stated to: Alison Ling Post: Level Best ArtCafe, 3 Culver Street East, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LD levelbest@dacontrust.co.uk

17 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Shortlisted Yes Score No Reason for rejection: