Job Description

Making A Difference

is a short breaks respite service that provides activities in the community for children and young people with learning disabilities in Medway.

We are actively seeking reliable, caring support workers for weekdays after school and weekend day support in the community.

Your role will be to support children / young people to enjoy social activities in the community either on a 1-1 or 2-1 basis while parents take a break from their caring role.

Activities may include things such as bowling, swimming, cinema, shopping, parks & soft play centres and our aim is to help young people to reach their full potential and most of all have fun!

If you are committed and passionate about helping others, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can really make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Key Requirements:

Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, parents and colleagues. Experience in supporting young people with learning disabilities and/or behaviours that may challenge. To work confidently alone and as part of a team. Driver with use of own vehicle

Benefits of working at Making A Difference:

Rewarding work where you can really make a difference. Flexible working hours to suit your life and changing needs Small friendly team that fully supports one another Bupa Healthy Minds - Employee Assistance Programme - Help's to deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health and general wellbeing. The confidential employee benefit provides expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 Fuel allowance Free Uniform, PPE and other items where needed to make your support work safe Free training and on-going support to help develop your skills further
We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Free or subsidised travel Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have a car and full UK drivers licence? Please tell us about your experience supporting children or young adults?
Work Location: various locations in Medway.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.30-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 16 per week

Experience:

SEN: 1 year (preferred) Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Enhanced DBS (preferred)
Location:

Medway ME4 (preferred)
Work Location: In person