Children's Community Support Worker

Sense; Charnwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity supporting individuals with disabilities is seeking a part-time Support Worker in Charnwood. The role involves providing 1:1 support to children aged 5-17 with complex needs. You will work 4 hours on Saturdays, from 9:30am to 1:30pm, promoting communication and life skills. A supportive environment is provided, with ongoing training and development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for aiding children and their families.

Benefits

Free DBS Check

Free access to training

Flexible working policies

Health and well-being support

Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex needs is an asset.
• Ability to promote life skills and mobility.
• Flexibility to work on Saturday mornings.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to children with complex needs.
• Promote communication and life skills.
• Work collaboratively with a team of Support Workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to provide 1:1 support

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a fun & rewarding role? We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Get Our There Group in Loughborough, providing support to children between the ages of 5 and 17 with complex needs.

This is a Permanent part time role, working 4 hours per week on Saturdays during the year (term time & non-term time) and the shift pattern will be 9:30am-1:30pm.

The ‘Get Out There’ Clubs provide support for children and young people who still live at home with their families. Working to promote communication skills, life skills, mobility and access to the community.

We provide support for children who have a range of complex needs, including sensory losses and learning disabilities who you will be providing 1:1 support.

You will join a great team of Support Workers, working well together supporting each other and sharing ideas, providing a good support network for families.

Benefits

• Free DBS Check
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate
• On-going training and development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Health and well-being support
• Discount scheme
• Wisdom App – free access for all employees to mindfulness application

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Application Process

Ready to make a difference? To apply

Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or [e-mail]

Equality & Diversity

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/