Community Short Breaks Worker
Community Short Breaks Worker
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Job Description
Role: Community Short Breaks Worker (Play Worker)
Salary: 13.52 an hour
Location:Ealing
Contract Permanent Part Time 7 hours a week. School Hours School Holidays and weekends.
Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays excellent training and development opportunities flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages up to 7 employer contribution pension and a discount portal with your favourite brands. Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 discounts from national retailers.
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help.
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year we helped more than 687000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.
A bit about the role
Are you interested in a FUN rewarding & wellpaid job during the school holidays and weekends Do you enjoy working with children in a friendly & supportive environment
As part of our Ealing based residential short breaks childrens home Haydock Avenue we have a service running alongside which is providing community short breaks to children with disabilities and additional needs for children aged 1119. Our aim is to give every child a customised opportunity to have fun build skills and promote independence at their pace.
How youll help to create brighter futures
Although experience of working with children and part of a team to support children and young people is desirable you dont need to have previous qualifications. All we ask is that you have a positive attitude and desire to give the best care to children and young people with an understanding of safeguarding and how to communicate effectively with others.
If you have experience in childcare babysitting volunteering in a Nursery or Early Years environment or a Room Leader looking for a new challenge or you have been looking after a sibling or a child with a learning disability we want to talk to you!
You will be supported to make a difference by not only providing personal care but encouraging the children and young people to access a wide range of activities to meet their individual needs and interests including arts and crafts sensory play cooking team games outdoor play enhancing life skills. You will also be engaging having fun and interacting with children and young people that take part in activities in the local community such as climbing water sports go karting and trips to the park.
We will give you all the training and support you need to enhance your experience.
Good to know.
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. Wed love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if youd rather we didnt.
Contact:Sarah Manderfield or email us atquoting reference 11099
Diversity equality and inclusion
At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are underrepresented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Male staff are underrepresented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
Dont meet every single requirement
If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.
Want to know more about Action for Children
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See below for further information about working with us:
Action for Children Employee Benefits
Action for Children Driven by Love
Make a Difference A Career in Residential Services
Employment Type
Part-Time
