Befriender

Salary: 13.34 per hour

Grade: B

Casual Contract Zero Hours

Successful candidates will need to be available to work as follows: Evenings Saturdays and school holidays

As a service we are open to discuss hours and days.

The Disabled Childrens Short Breaks and Outreach Service is a childrens centre for disabled children. We provide Short Break sessions for children after school during weekends and during school holidays. Our befriending groups are made up of small groups of children and young people that meet to access activities in the community. As a befriender you will be working with children aged 818 with a broad spectrum of needs.

Successful applicants will be required to:

• To undertake direct work with disabled children of all ages
• Support disabled children and young people to access communitybased activities and sessions within our centres.
• To oversee medication administration
• To undertake training considered relevant to the role
• To support and advise service users and to advocate on their behalf if necessary.
• To report to the Team Manager of any changes in child behaviour any noted injuries accidental/non accidental.
• To help support and promote independence and life skills with young people
• Support children to develop their social interaction skills friendships life skills & independence skills.
• Assist the befriending group leader with planning organising and facilitating safe enjoying fun activities for the children in the group.
• Work as part of a small team to provide a reliable and efficient befriending service to disabled children in Thurrock.

The successful applicant will be required to hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent or have at least 2 years experience of working with disabled children in a professional setting.

For an informal discussion about these posts please contact Lauren Riddick Centre Manager or Jackie Harper Deputy Manager on.

A Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced level with Childrens Barred List will be required for this post.

Closing Date: 25th May 2025
Interview Date: TBC

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