Children’s Play Scheme Helper (Coventry) – Volunteer Role

Midland Mencap; Coventry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Coventry is seeking dedicated volunteers to support children with learning disabilities in fun and inclusive activities. Volunteers will assist with weekend sessions and contribute to the social and emotional wellbeing of children. Responsibilities include encouraging participation and maintaining a safe environment. Experience in child care is a plus but not essential. Opportunities for training and references available.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Add volunteering experience to CV

Reimbursement of out-of-pocket travel expenses

Support within your role

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.
• Must be reliable and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with disabilities in sessions.
• Encourage participation in fun activities.
• Facilitate creative and inclusive activities.

Skills

Creativity and patience

Willingness to get involved and play

Good communication skills

Approachable and friendly demeanor

Ability to work as part of a diverse team

Job description

Who are Midland Mencap?

Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.

Volunteering with Midland Mencap is your opportunity to help us achieve our vision.

Purpose of the role

Children with a learning disability or additional needs are often isolated and excluded from mainstream leisure and social activities. We believe that EVERYONE has the right to have fun and feel safe.

From day-time school holiday provision, weekend activities and Outdoor Adventure programmes, Midland Mencap’s extensive service helps young people make friends, have fun and grow in their social and emotional wellbeing.

By volunteering just a few hours at our activity sessions, you can help us to deliver high quality, person-centred social & recreational activities and support to children, young people and their families.

What would I be doing?

• Supporting children and young people with disabilities to take part in sessions.
• Encouraging children to get involved and have fun.
• Helping to facilitate a range of creative and fun, inclusive activities.
• Helping to set up equipment and tidy away at the end of the session.
• Helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

This role might suit someone considering a career in child support or care services and looking for practical experience as part of a school/ college/ university course.

What do I need?

• Creativity and patience
• Willingness to get involved and play
• Being approachable and friendly
• Good communication skills
• Accepting of others who might be different to you
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• A willingness to learn and work within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap
• Honesty, integrity and trustworthy
• Good time management skills, reliability
• An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.

What’s in it for me?

• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children with learning disabilities
• An induction and settling in period
• Any training and development that is needed – including access to relevant digital training courses
• Add your volunteering activity to your CV, and also get a reference
• The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
• Support within your role
• Any out-of-pocket travel expenses
• Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution

When and where do you need me?

When

We hold weekend sessions (Saturday & Sunday) between 09.30 – 16.00

We also offer daytime activities in the school holidays.

Location

Midland Mencap, Logan Road, Coventry CV1 1AG

What to do if you’re interested?

Download and complete the Volunteering application form here.

Email the completed application form to [e-mail].

For more information or an informal chat, call 0121 442 2944 and speak to someone about how volunteering could work for you.