2-4 hrs a week (usually 3.5 hours during term time only)
Clubs operate 5.00 - 8.30pm each Thursday, which includes set up and close of club and the First Saturday of the month 09.30 - 12.00.
How long :
FTC (Zero Hours) for 6 months, 1 month probationary period
Minimum age :
18
Disclosure checks :
Yes - enhanced DBS
Is driving essential for the role? : No
Why we need your help
Hope GB is a registered charity based in Torfaen, South Wales, offering support services to people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASCs), and their families.
As a people-centred organisation, we place great importance on building relationships. It's our belief that strong relationships can create a solid foundation that enables and encourages positive change.
We've built up a range of services to help families and carers to lead informed, productive lives which will impact the people with autism that they're connected to. In addition, our regular high-quality training, development and awareness-raising events attract representatives from specialist schools, health, educational and social care professions, and our family links.
We believe that every child, young person and adult on the spectrum has the potential to move forward. As a result, we're committed to working with our partners and advocates to improve the outcomes of those we support.
Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
To support the Deputy Manager & Club Manager in successful running of the clubs
Support planning for youth activities
Help set up and put away of activities (including cleaning)
Take part in activities for young people and interact/play games with them.
Feedback positive and negative behaviours of youth club members to Club Manager as appropriate (you may need to implement behaviour management techniques)
Provide support to volunteers
What skills or experience do you need?
Experience of working with autistic children and young people is essential
A qualification in youth work, childcare or education is desirable
A level two play work qualification or willingness to work towards achieving this
Enthusiasm and willingness to be part of a team
A genuine interest in and desire to support the work of Hope GB
Honest, committed and reliable
Certain tasks would require additional skills and experience - you can discuss these when you apply.
What we can offer you:
An excellent opportunity to support a local charity
An induction, training, support and supervision in your role
Hourly rate is in line with national living wage paid monthly in arrears
Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
What we ask of you:
We will require two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role
To provide an unlocked current DBS check or to apply for one through our service
To keep to all the Charity's policies and guidelines
To complete an induction and any training related to the role
Hope GB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and their families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Hope GB will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment. We will not discriminate on the basis of age, unless the responsibilities of a role require us to do so in order to safeguard our staff, volunteers and/or service users.
For more information or if you have any questions regarding this role, please contact us.