Stef Bridger

-Provide a safe, caring and healthy environment where children can thrive and develop independence

-Encourage and nurture the development of life skills

-Support children with their individual and personal needs

-Complete Daily and Weekly logs as well as all other relevant paperwork including details of incidents, health and safety reporting, professional, family and education contacts

-Work collaboratively with any and all professional bodies including social workers.

-Work collaboratively with family members where appropriate

-Work to the welfare standards and method of PACE and TIC

-Complete key work sessions and record these and any actions generated

-Contribute to activity, meal and responsibility planners

-Promote effective team working

-Adhere to Rise Above Care policies and procedures and attend all training as necessary.

-Provide holistic support for people with diagnosed mental health condition to keep, maintain or find move-on accommodation. Related housing issues will include but are not exhaustive to; over/under occupation, S21/S8 eviction notices, disrepair, inadequate accommodation , rent arrears and/or low income.

-Complete an assessment of needs and build a person-centred support plan to ascertain priority needs and sign posting required

-Promote independence through education and support to gain life skills such as budgeting and paying bills, IT skills and engaging in the community

-Sign post/refer and support with engagement with Drug and Alcohol groups

-Work collaboratively with health professionals such as LA, Adult Social Care, Charity Organisations, GP's, Social Prescribers and MH professionals.

-Ensure all concerns around Safeguarding are reported effectively as per policy. Attend all meetings (CIN, TAF, Enquiry Planning meetings, MARAC referrals) as appropriate.

-Manage a caseload in appropriate time ensuring all keyworks and related actions and paperwork are recorded in a timely manner

-Provide residential and educational support for YP aged 16-24 diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, PDA and other co-morbidities.

-Deliver Person-Centred care as per the wishes of each individual, their Care Plan and future progression

-Complete weekly 1:1 sessions with key students and ensure these are recorded and any actions followed through.

-Create Risk Assessments for both onsite and offsite activities as well as ensuring Risk Assessment Matrix is updated for each YP as necessary.

-Accompany YP on trips off-site and ensure their safety as well as the safety of the general public

-Create and lead training sessions for staff

-Support YP to learn and engage with education as well as develop life skills and gain independence.

-Provide support for adults with Downs Syndrome and Learning Difficulties to effectively run a Coffee shop and Community that is open to the public

-Support includes Money Management (using a cash register, handling cash and giving customer change) Building social skills and customer service such as taking food orders, delivering food and drink and learning basic social etiquette.

• Provided coaching support for staff members which resulted in enhanced performances.
• Coordinated promotional activities for achieving higher brand visibility on the shop floor.
• Ensured smooth running of daily operations with efficient resource allocation.
• Implemented loss prevention strategies for reducing shrinkage levels in the store.
• Handled customer complaints effectively to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Maintained health and safety standards to ensure safe shopping environment for customers.
• Delivered exceptional service standards by promoting team collaboration and commitment.
• Implemented innovative visual merchandising techniques which led to increased shopper interest.
• Achieved increased customer satisfaction by implementing effective staff training programmes.
• Organised special events and promotions to drive traffic and increase sales volume.
• Oversaw recruitment process thereby ensuring best talents were hired into the retail team.
• Boosted overall store productivity with careful personnel management and motivation techniques.
• Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
• Kept staff records regarding holidays, absences and discipline.

• Delegated tasks to team members efficiently improving overall productivity.
• Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the shop floor.
• Maintained high standards of store cleanliness, enhancing shopping experience for customers.
• Minimised inventory loss for improved profit margins.

• Assisted in visual merchandising, improving shop floor appeal.
• Facilitated smooth checkout process, reducing wait times for customers.
• Promoted loyalty schemes to customers, enhancing brand loyalty.
• Provided product knowledge to customers for informed purchases.