Short Breaks Support Worker - Casual

Short Breaks Support Worker (casual, to work as and when required)

Responsible To: Assistant Manager Aiming High Short Breaks

Reference: ECF 320423

An exciting opportunity has arisen working with the Aiming High Short Breaks team.

You will be required to assist in the delivery of a programme of activities during the school holidays.  Aiming High supports children and young people with disabilities and their families.  It is not essential to have any qualifications for this role; it is essential that you are committed to improving the quality of life of children and young people with disabilities.

You will be part of team. You will ensure that children and young people are fully supported and engaged in activities.  You will be guided by the child’s care plan. 

Excellent communication skills are essential.  You will fully engage children into the activities on offer. You will be flexible, motivated and committed.  You must have a passion for improving the lives of disabled children and their families.

You will be required to undertake relevant training.  You will be required to attend team meetings, follow good practice and contribute to a wide ranging programme of activities.

This is a casual role.  Hours will be available during school holidays, evenings and weekends.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  An enhanced DBS is required.   Equal opportunities: All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this post (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited for interview.  

For an informal conversation about the post please contact John Doran Assistant Manager on 0151 288 6817 or 07463786276.

If invited to interview, you will be required to bring documents with you so that an enhanced DBS application can be completed on your behalf.  For advice about what to bring, please contact John Doran on 0151 934 4426 or 0151 288 6817.