Day Services Officer - Victoria Avenue Day Centre, Withernsea: An Opportunity to Make a Real Impact

Holderness Day Service is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Day Services Officer to join their team at the Victoria Avenue Day Centre in Withernsea. This role presents a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting vulnerable adults and contributing to their well-being within a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment.

What the Role Entails:

As a Day Services Officer, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating a diverse range of daytime activities designed to enrich the lives of individuals over 18 years of age. These activities span social, leisure, and educational domains, all delivered with a person-centred approach. The service supports a broad spectrum of needs, including:

• Learning disabilities
• Autism
• Physical disabilities
• Profound and complex needs
• Age-related physical difficulties
• Memory impairment

Key Advantages for Potential Candidates:

This position offers significant advantages for career development and personal fulfillment:

• Meaningful Impact: Directly contribute to the quality of life for vulnerable individuals, fostering independence, engagement, and social inclusion.
• Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to a wide range of user needs and develop a comprehensive understanding of person-centred care principles.
• Team Collaboration: Work within a supportive team environment, sharing expertise and learning from colleagues with varied backgrounds.
• Leadership Development: Opportunities to plan and lead staff teams in facilitating group activities, honing your organizational and leadership skills.
• Skill Enhancement: Develop and refine essential skills in communication, record-keeping, report writing, and risk assessment.
• Professional Growth: Deepen your understanding of relevant legislation, policy, and procedural requirements within the care sector.
• Structured Work Environment: A consistent working pattern of Monday to Friday offers a good work-life balance.

Key Considerations for Your Application:

To excel in this role, candidates should possess the following:

• Motivation and Values: A genuine passion for supporting others, underpinned by strong person-centred values.
• Organizational and Communication Skills: Excellent abilities in planning, organizing, and communicating effectively with both service users and colleagues.
• Recording and Reporting Proficiency: Competence in maintaining accurate records and writing clear, concise reports, both written and electronic.
• Teamwork Experience: Prior experience of working collaboratively within a caring environment.
• Risk Management Awareness: A working knowledge of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Understanding of Safeguarding: A firm grasp of confidentiality, GDPR, and safeguarding principles.
• Medication Responsibility: Willingness and ability to take responsibility for medication management.
• Delegation Skills: The capacity to delegate daily duties effectively to support staff.
• Legislation and Policy Knowledge: A good understanding of current relevant legislation and policy, and procedural requirements specific to the service.

This role is ideal for individuals looking to advance their careers in social care, particularly within day service provision. If you are a motivated individual with a heart for service and a commitment to making a positive difference, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.