Job Description

Hourly Rate:

13.85 inclusive of annual leave entitlement

Hours:

9:00am to 4:00pm (Every half term, two weeks at Christmas and Easter and four weeks in August)

Location:

Islington

This Support Worker specialises in play and activities support for children and young people (CYP) within our Learning & Leisure service. This is a great opportunity for students wishing to work in any or all college/university holidays and build up experience and knowledge that may lead to a career in health and social care or at the least be a great addition to a CV. The post-holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a planned programme of Learning and Leisure activities in our holiday playschemes for children and young people aged 5-18 with learning disabilities. Most of these activities will take place on an outreach basis and in the community including day trips, visits to parks and fun activities so applicants need to have the confidence, energy and resilience to support our service users in this capacity.

Person specification

Available to work school holidays, half term and summer

Willing and able to offer physical support to service users, including moving and handling safely

Qualifications NVQ Level 2 Children & Young people or equivalent

desired

Knowledge & understanding Awareness of issues affecting children and young people with learning disabilities

Understanding of and sensitivity to the discrimination experienced by members of vulnerable and/or minority groups

Understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Awareness of different life skills which are appropriate for children and young people to learn

Experience of working with children with learning disabilities, including children with high support needs

Experience of delivering activities to children aged 5-18

Strong interpersonal skills

Able to manage time and workload effectively

Able to work on own initiative, proactively resolving issues

Able to maintain professional boundaries and handle confidential information appropriately

Committed to enabling choice, independence, and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and/or Autism

Ability to engage people with learning disabilities in challenging, stimulating and enjoyable activities

Closing date:

This is an ongoing requirement for school holiday provision.

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 13.85 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Referral programme Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

North London N7 0SJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person