Empowering Children: Short Breaks Support Worker

Diverse Abilities; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolment pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Diverse Abilities in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated Short Breaks Crew member to support children and young people with additional emotional needs and disabilities during play and activities. You will help create safe, enjoyable experiences across our Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole programme, including The Treehouse in Hurn.

The role focuses on safeguarding, person-centered care, and building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues, while following care plans and

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy, literacy and IT skills required.
• Clear communication essential.
• Empathy and compassion valued.
• Person-centered approach for engaging children.

Responsibilities

• Support Children and young people to fulfil their social and emotional needs through play/activities
• Provide an excellent level of support and care, taking the time to listen to, understand and ensure the children and young people we support remain the focus of your work at all times
• To act in the best interest of the young people we support and treat them as individuals
• Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues
• Follow agreed care plans and risk assessments
• To empower the young person bring supported to make decisions and respect their choices

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

IT skills

Clear communication

Understanding and respect

Person-centered approach

Empathy

Compassion

Job description

Diverse Abilities in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated Short Breaks Crew member to support children and young people with additional emotional needs and disabilities during play and activities. You will help create safe, enjoyable experiences across our Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole programme, including The Treehouse in Hurn.

The role focuses on safeguarding, person-centered care, and building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues, while following care plans and