Children & Young People Coordinator - Kent

Imago Community; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,300 - 29,700; Full time

Job summary

Imago Community is seeking coordinators for its Short Breaks service in Kent. You will plan and deliver engaging activities for young people with additional support needs, work closely with families, and help create a safe, welcoming space across a variety of venues.

The role requires weekend work, Saturday shifts, and travel across Kent, with a pro rata salary up to £27,000 per year for the right hours. Immediate start available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have relevant experience of working or volunteering with children and young people in education, health or social care, and have exceptional organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, arrange and deliver a programme of activities for children and young people.
• Coordinate sessions across Kent, including heritage sites, outdoor activities, and community events.
• Support families by organising family days and ensuring enjoyable, safe experiences.
• Travel across Kent and, when required, assist with minibus driving and transport arrangements.

Job description

Area: Kent
Working Hours: 22.5 to 37.5 hours
Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum pro rata
Contract type:Permanent

We are looking for people with great energy and motivation to join our Short Breaks service which offers a chance for young people with an additional support needs or disability to have fun and take a break from daily routines, and helps families to enjoy quality time, local activities, and connections with others.

Ourholiday and weekend activitiesgive parents and carers a break while providing participants with a safe, welcoming space to have fun and receive the care they need. Our coordinators plan, arrange and deliver a programme of activities shaped around the needs of the young people, making the most of local opportunities, from heritage sites and outdoor adventures, to sports, arts and crafts, cooking, and team challenges. These sessions help children build friendships, grow in confidence, and express themselves in a fun, supportive space.

Family day activities bring families together to create special memories and enjoy time with others who share similar experiences. Coordinators develop and facilitate activity days which involve the whole family and provide opportunities to build friendships and connections with others. Activities take place at outdoor centres, local heritage sites and museums, as well as organised beach days and community centre-based workshops and activities.

Applicants should have relevant experience of working or volunteering with children and young people in education, health or social care, and have exceptional organisational and communication skills.

Full and part-time positions available, and coordinators are required to work most Saturdays. In school holiday periods, more activities take place on weekdays (instead of Saturdays), so flexibility is needed. Activities are delivered across Kent, so some travel is required.

It’s essential that applicants have their own car and preferably willing to drive a minibus (full training provided). Immediate start available.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact. We follow Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.