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Visionary - linking local sight loss charities LTD; Telford, Shrewsbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Shropshire is seeking a Children and Young People Activities Coordinator to support visually impaired youth through engaging activities. This role involves organizing events, promoting social inclusion, and providing emotional support, ensuring young people's well-being. The position is part-time and offers a flexible schedule, with a focus on creativity and empathy. If you are passionate about making a difference, join us to create impactful opportunities for children and young adults.

Benefits

Travel expenses reimbursed

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people requiring skill development.
• Ability to participate in sports activities.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage events and activities for children with visual impairments.
• Support children and families at events.
• Promote social inclusion and personal development.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Patience

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Education

NVQ3 in Childcare or equivalent

5 GCSE/O Level equivalents (grades 5+, A-C) including English

Job description

• Children and Young People Activities Coordinator tags

Closing date: Sunday 01 June 2025
Location: Shropshire
Hours: 20h per week
Salary: £14 per hour
Contract: Fixed term, 2 years
Interview date: 19th June

Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting young people with sight loss to enjoy an exciting programme of activities and new opportunities?

About Us

Sight Loss Shropshire is a successful charity supporting people living with sight loss across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. Whilst we pride ourselves on providing a varied programme of opportunities and events for adults, we wish to significantly increase our offer for children and young people up to 25 years of age.

About the Role

Sight Loss Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Council have created a partnership to encourage and enable visually impaired children and young people to take up the same opportunities as their sighted peers through dedicated and supported activities. The project will have a focus on 16- to 25-year-olds.

Our Children and Young People Activities Coordinator will arrange events and activities for children and young adults with vision impairments (some with other additional needs) and their families, with the aim of supporting their emotional and social wellbeing. The role will focus on non-statutory services outside the school curriculum and young adults not in formal education.

This is a rewarding role and the candidate will be self-motivated, creative and have an empathy with children, young people and families.

Location

This post will be based at our partner’s headquarters at the Telford & Wrekin Council offices at Darby House, Telford, and will sit alongside specialist services for children/young people with a sensory impairment. Sight Loss Shropshire are based at the Lantern, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, where some meetings will be held. The post holder is expected to travel across the county, including both Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Travel expenses will be reimbursed; a full driving licence is required.

£14.00 per hour (£14,560 actual salary per annum).

Hours of Work

20 hours per week on a flexible basis. Work on 2 weekend days per month and some evenings are expected.

Term

This post is grant funded initially for 2 years, with a potential to become permanent.

What’s involved

• Creating, attending and managing events and activities
• Supporting children and their families at events and motivating young people to attend
• Promote and facilitate the social inclusion of children and young people with visual impairment by supporting their personal, social and emotional well-being and development
• Develop self-advocacy skills in children and young people with visual impairment
• Deliver social inclusion services in a multi-disciplinary context through close liaison with colleagues in the Sensory Inclusion Service and partnership work

What We’re Looking For

• Experience of working with children and young people who require opportunities to develop skills to promote their inclusion
• NVQ3 in Childcare or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 GSCE/O Level equivalents (grades 5+, A-C) including English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creativity to facilitate activities with visually impaired children and young adults
• Ability to participate in sports such as climbing, canoeing, zip wiring, swimming etc.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Patience, enthusiasm, confidence, sensitivity and flexibility
• Start Date: End of August or start of September

For more information, contact us on 07778 956096.

Join us and be a part of a team that makes a real, impactful difference in the community!

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