Sessional Worker

Kids Charity; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Kids is seeking a Sessional Wellbeing Worker in Manchester to support disabled children and young people in weekly wellbeing sessions, community activities and school-holiday trips.

Location is 422 Community Hub, Manchester. Pay is £13.28 per hour (£14.88 with holiday pay). Hours are sessional, primarily Mondays during term time, with additional school-holiday activities. Safeguarding and inclusive practice form a core part of the role.

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to supporting disabled children and young people.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with children, families and colleagues.
• Reliable, responsible and professional approach with good time management.
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow procedures.
• Calm, patient and adaptable to individual needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Willingness to complete required induction and training.

Responsibilities

• Support children to participate in wellbeing sessions and trips.
• Create an inclusive, engaging environment for each young person.
• Respond calmly to individual needs while working with colleagues.
• Provide personal care where required in line with needs and procedures.
• Prepare food and snacks where needed.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures to keep young people safe.
• Complete induction and training with experienced colleagues.

Skills

Commitment to disabled children

Effective communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Join Kids as a Sessional Wellbeing Worker, supporting disabled children and young people to take part in weekly wellbeing sessions, community activities and school-holiday trips. You will help young people build confidence, develop friendships and have fun in a safe, inclusive environment.

Our wellbeing sessions primarily take place on Mondays during term time, with additional trips and activities during school holidays.

Sessional Wellbeing Worker – Children and Young People

Location: 422 Community Hub, Manchester, M12 4EX

Pay: £13.28 per hour, (£14.88 including holiday pay)

Hours: Sessional; primarily Mondays during term time, with additional school-holiday activities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support children and young people to participate fully in wellbeing sessions, activities and planned day trips.
• Create a positive, inclusive and engaging environment in which each young person can take part and thrive.
• Respond calmly and flexibly to individual needs while working closely with colleagues.
• Provide respectful personal care, where required, in line with each young person’s needs and organisational procedures.
• Prepare food and snacks where needed.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational procedures so that young people remain safe and supported.
• Complete the required induction and training and work alongside experienced colleagues as part of a supportive team.

What We’re Looking For

Essential requirements

• A genuine commitment to supporting disabled children and young people to achieve their potential.
• The ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with children, young people, families and colleagues.
• A reliable, responsible and professional approach, including the ability to manage time effectively.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow agreed procedures.
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach to individual needs and changing situations.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusive practice and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• A willingness to complete the required induction and training.

Why Join Us?

• Sessional work that can fit around existing commitments.
• A comprehensive induction and role‑specific training.
• Support from experienced colleagues within a welcoming team.
• Opportunities to develop valuable experience in disability support and work with children and young people.
• Meaningful work that supports children and young people to participate, develop and enjoy new experiences.

If you are enthusiastic about helping disabled children and young people thrive and are looking for a flexible, fulfilling role, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding:

Kids is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointment will be subject to the safer recruitment checks and training required for the role.