Spring by Action for Children

Community Short Breaks Worker

Spring by Action for Children

part-time

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Origin:  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £24,309 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

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About the role

  • Provide temporary respite care for children and young people
  • Plan and organise engaging activities that promote independence and personal development
  • Provide personal care and therapeutic support, emotional support, and maintain a clean, safe, nurturing environment
  • Monitor and assess the progress and behaviour of children and young people, providing feedback to families and relevant professionals
  • Collaborate with families and other professionals to tailor activities and support to individual needs
  • Participate in training and professional development to stay updated on best practice
  • Engage the community and deliver community-based short break sessions (1:1 and small groups)

Requirements

  • Experience within disability support, childcare or family support
  • Experience of working in a therapeutic way
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with children, young people, families and other professionals
  • Ability to work on your own or as part of a team
  • Driving license with access to vehicle (desirable but not essential)
  • DBS Enhanced Adult & Children (vetting level required)
  • We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role