For Us Too is a local parent driven charity providing information, support and family focused social events for children with disabilities and their families.
We are currently recruiting a Family Support Officer to enhance our dedicated team and take a lead in shaping the future of the Charity across Thanet, Canterbury and Swale.
The role will focus on meeting the needs of our members through early intervention support, ensuring that parent /carers of children with disabilities are supported and empowered through provision of comprehensive information, advice and emotional & practical support.
You will work with new and existing families to provide individual ongoing support for specific needs, such as support with education, diagnoses, behaviour and benefits. You will also provide workshops for staff, volunteers and families, days out and other projects and events according to demand.
Experience of working effectively with children and young people with disabilities and their families in an advisory role is essential.
The successful candidate will have:-
Experience of managing challenging situations
Knowledge of issues concerning SEN and how this affects young people and their families, with a working knowledge of one or more of the following - EHCPs and education , the welfare and benefits system, diagnosis and behaviour management.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to guide and support our volunteers.
A level 3 qualification in at least one of the following, Positive behaviour support, Education, Health and wellbeing or Disability.
This exciting position requires a flexible and adaptable approach with excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work in a team as well as unsupervised.
You must be computer literate and a confident social media user.
This position requires an Enhanced DBS and the ability to regularly travel around East Kent
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: 12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Work Location: In person
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