Sessional Worker (social care)

Kisharon Langdon; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in City of Westminster is seeking a Sessional Worker to help deliver engaging activities for young people with additional needs. This role requires GCSE-level education and a passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £11.78 and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Join us in a fun and vibrant environment committed to inclusion and support.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Fun and vibrant work environment

Job satisfaction from making a difference

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.
• Experience with young people facing barriers to inclusion is ideal but not essential.
• Outgoing, positive personality with a straightforward communication style.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver engaging group activities to young people with additional needs.
• Provide support to Members to develop confidence and practice independence.
• Work 1:1 with Members who need extra support.
• Undertake organisational tasks for smooth operation.

Skills

Supporting young people

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

GCSE level with grades A-C in Maths & English

Job description

As a Sessional Worker you will be part of a diverse team that enables our members to participate in a range of recreational activities, ensuring that their needs are met while also providing a friendly, safe and sociable environment.

Sessional Workers are extremely valuable people in the lives of our members, they are a responsible and trustworthy adult who members feel safe to be themselves around; this relationship is crucial in growing Members self-confidence and helping them to make friends when they're with us.

The participants of Kisharon Langdon Brady are aged 5-15 and are provided with a well‑resourced and vibrant environment supported by caring staff.

Our sessional clubs take place in the form of after school, weekend clubs and holiday schemes. We have clubs that require support throughout the week (day and evening) and weekends.

What will you be doing:

• Help to deliver engaging group activities to young people with additional needs.
• Provide support to Members to develop their confidence and work towards practicing their own version of independence.
• Work 1:1 with Members who need extra support.
• Undertake organisational tasks that help Kisharon Langdon Brady to run smoothly.

Educated to GCSE level with a grade A‑C in Maths & English, you are passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to become independent.

Ideally you have some experience working with young people who face barriers to inclusion, but this is not essential.

You will have an outgoing, positive and naturally empathetic personality and have a clear and straightforward communication style.

If this sounds like you, we are keen to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• A competitive hourly rate for work performed (£11.78 per hour).
• A fun and vibrant environment to work in.
• The chance to work with likeminded people who want to support and help others.
• Job satisfaction, knowing you have made a difference to real lives.
• Disability Confident.

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .

Kisharon Langdon Brady provides Jewish young people aged 9‑25 with learning, behavioural and physical difficulties the opportunity to make friends and take part in fun activities.

Kisharon Langdon Brady supports the development of our members confidence and their ability to communicate effectively. People who face barriers to inclusion often find it difficult to make friends; Kisharon Langdon Brady is a friendly and inviting place for our members to overcome this and develop meaningful relationships with others.