Community Short Breaks Practitioner

Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Yate Rocks; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care recruitment agency in West Cornwall is looking for a Practitioner to join their team. The role, working 20 hours per week, involves providing specialized support for children with disabilities aged 5 to 18 years. Responsibilities include planning activities, delivering tailored sessions, and collaborating with families. Candidates should have an NVQ level 3 and experience in youth work. The position offers 29 days annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and other benefits.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages

Pension with matched contribution

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children and young people with disabilities.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices.
• Driving license with access to own car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality youth work for service users.
• Plan activities and encourage participation.
• Conduct assessments and referrals.

Skills

Youth work curriculum

Safeguarding practices

Creative and proactive approach

Education

Relevant NVQ level 3

Job description

We are looking for a Practitioner to join the team in West Cornwall working with young people with disabilities, the role is working 20 hours per week, the salary is £25,000 pro rata. This is a highly rewarding role with many benefits.

As a Community Short Breaks Practitioner, you will be instrumental in providing specialised support and services for children with disabilities aged 5 to 18 years. Your role will involve delivering tailored programmes and activities that promote inclusion, personal development and well‑being for these children.

Your work directly with children, facilitating group sessions and one‑to‑one support that focuses on building social skills, enhancing communications, and fostering independence. A key responsibility will be leading a weekly evening term‑time youth group in Redruth, where you will create a supportive and engaging environment for participants. Additionally, flexibility during school holidays will be essential to meet the needs of the service and deliver community short breaks.

Collaboration with families and local organisations will be crucial as you create opportunities that empower children with disabilities, ensuring they have the tools they need to thrive in their communities.

The Role

• Working in a team to deliver exciting and high‑quality youth work for our service users.
• Working collaboratively with young people to understand their needs and creating a fun and exciting person‑centred programme.
• Planning and delivering activities and encouraging active participation amongst service users.
• Conducting assessments and referrals to service and updating relevant paperwork.
• Working within a small team and help create fun and engaging activities within the school holidays.

Experience / Qualifications

• Relevant NVQ level 3 or previous experience working with children and young people with disabilities (qualifications can be attained while in the role).
• Experience of working with young people and a youth work curriculum.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practices.
• Creative, positive and proactive approach towards work.
• Driving licence with access to own car essential due to travel across the county (Mileage is paid).

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave.
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
• Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
• We are a Real Living Wage accredited employer.

Call Charlotte at Completely Care for more information and to apply on 01865 727751 or email your CV to [e-mail].