Short Breaks Crew (Weymouth)

Diverse Abilities; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Diverse Abilities is seeking a Short Breaks Crew member to support children and young people with additional needs at the Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre. This role involves ensuring safety and wellbeing during activities, following care plans, and promoting positive outcomes for children. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment into a pension scheme

40% off a bike and accessories through Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities for community adventures

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a child during sessions, working as part of a team.
• Follow individual care plans and contribute to development.
• Assist children with eating, drinking, and nutritional needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation and time management skills

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking to recruit Short Breaks Crew to join our Children’s Team at Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre. Your role is to support children and young people with additional emotional needs and disabilities, as well as their siblings, during various activities. Ensure positive outcomes and the safety, health, and wellbeing of the children and young people using Children’s Services.

We are holding an online recruitment event via Zoom. Click here to register.

Responsibilities:

1. Take responsibility for a child during sessions, working as part of a team for the care and oversight of others.
2. Follow each individual child or young person’s care plan and contribute to their development.
3. Assist children or young people with eating, drinking, and maintaining their nutritional needs.

Essential Skills:

• Interpersonal skills
• Organisation and time management skills
• Teamwork

For full details on requirements and essential skills, please refer to the linked job description.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults we support. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Please include a full work history in your application, including any employment gaps. A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required prior to starting. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Contact and Application

For more information, contact Clare Rochford or Amy Topp at 01202 718238. All applicants must complete a Diverse Abilities application form, available for download or online completion.

Benefits and Perks

Benefits include auto-enrolment into a pension scheme after three months, 40% off a bike and accessories through our Cycle to Work scheme, and opportunities to join exciting community adventures such as trips to Chessington, the cinema, Splashdown, and more.

Join Our Team

Hosted by Michelle (Supported Living Deputy Manager) and Clare (Children’s Team Short Breaks Manager), our podcast "Reasons to Care" shares stories about working in care, highlighting the impact we make. Listen to uplifting stories from staff, parents, and those we support, and learn why working with us is meaningful.