Job Title:	SESSIONAL/ BANK RESOURCE WORKER	
Type of Scheme:	Family Assessment Centre  (RESIDENTIAL)	
Reporting To:	Manager	
Job Summary: To work in partnership with parents / carers and other agencies encouraging and empowering families to understand and meet the needs of their children. To be responsible for safety and security of all residents and property at Serendipity between specified employed hours. To engage effectively with the residents, to observe the restrictions of confidentiality and to respect the dignity of residents at all times.  

Main Duties and Responsibilities

•	To monitor and observe and keep appropriate written records.
•	Provide 1:1  support / advice to parents & children
•	Demonstrate and promote social and interpersonal skills when appropriate
•	Keep appropriate written records
•	Meet agreed targets and objectives
•	Attend Family  Reviews /Conferences as required
•	Maintain appropriate relationships with Referrers and other Professionals
•	To provide aftercare where appropriate
•	To undertake any appropriate training as required.

Health and Safety

•	To take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work, and to co-operate with any requirement to adhere to Statutory or other safety regulations
•	Maintain Accident, Fire, Hygiene and Health and Safety Books and Practices

  

Fire Regulations

To be familiar with all Fire and other similar regulations and evacuation procedures and to act in accordance therewith in any emergency situation 

General

•	To be aware of all Policies and Procedures
•	Maintain a professional approach at all times
•	Good time keeping and attendance
•	Good overall conduct and presentation professionally
•	No member of staff may enter into a personal relationship with a resident, past or present, within 5 years of their completion of treatment at Serendipity
•	To ensure that house rules and expectations are adhered to - e.g. no smoking in the building
•	To attend Staff meetings
•	To attend regular Supervision and ongoing training
•	To carry out any other duties of a similar nature to those described herein as
 shall be delegated to the post holder by the Manager
•	To actively support the achievement of Serendipity objectives
•	To actively participate in the annual appraisal scheme and to put forward
     suggestions as to future personal objectives
•	No member of staff to consume alcohol or mood altering chemicals prior to duty
•	To take on other tasks/duties deemed suitable by the Manager
The job description will inevitably evolve and change over the period of the employment. This document should not therefore be taken as an exhaustive listing of tasks and responsibilities attaching to the post
This job description is subject to continual review and adjustment according to the needs of Serendipity. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder.