Community Short Breaks Practitioner

Salary:25000 per annum pro rata which equates to 20270

Location:Shrewsbury

Contract/Hours:Permanent part time (working 30 hours a week)

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.

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.

About the service

Shropshire Community Short Breaks provides Community Short Breaks to families with children and young people aged between 5 and 18 years with disabilities. We currently support up to 200 children and young people.

Our service has different offerings during term time and school holidays.

During term time we run:

After School Clubs offering 3 hours sessions (usually 3-6pm Monday to Thursday) in Shrewsbury.

Saturday Morning Youth Club offering 3 hours sessions (usually 9.30am 12.30pm) in Shrewsbury.

During school holidays we run:

Holiday Club offering all-day sessions (usually 9.30am 3.30pm) 4 days a week in Shrewsbury.

In addition we also offer an Outreach Service all year round covering the whole of Shropshire.

How youll help to create brighter futures

As a Community Short Breaks Practitioner your role is to co-ordinate and direct the support of children young people and families by agreeing interventions which enable positive and agreed outcomes to be achieved. You will help do this by:

• Leading a team to support children and young people with disabilities to reach their potential
• Planning and organising a range of groups and activities to help children and young people grow
• Supporting those in our care to access a range of stimulating experiences
• Holding conversations with families and /or carers to update Risk Assessments
• Dealing with new referrals
• Supervision of staff.

Lets talk about you

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge We are looking for someone with a can do attitude to join our team. As a Community Short Breaks Practitioner ideally you will have:

• A Diploma Level 3 in working with children or similar is desirable
• Experience of working with children (essential) with disabilities (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail with strong organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
• The ability to think of new and fun ways to engage those in our care
• The ability to drive. The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job with reasonable adjustments if required according to the Equality Act.

Good to know

Contact:Emma Goodwin onor email us atquoting reference 11356.

Please note: Interviews are planned to be held on Monday 23^rd June 2025.

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.

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 under-represented 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 under-represented 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.

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Job Description

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet