Session Support Worker (Zero Hour Contract)
Duties:
1. Working with colleagues, in the provision of entertainment and leisure time activities for all children and young people encouraging and supporting the children and young people's interests and desire for participation.
2. To assist as required in the preparation, research and planning of sessions, for both clubs and activities in consultation with other staff and those children and young people attending.
3. To be involved in monitoring, evaluation and assessment of individuals and to share information appropriately with other parties, including liaising with families and carers.
4. To assist in carrying out all necessary administration tasks relating to the operation of the sessions and activities that make up all Routeways activities.
5. To accompany and engage all children and young people in all activities (including outings and trips) ensuring good practice procedures are followed and that suitable health and safety checks are carried out.
6. To proactively assist in the general and specific care of all children and young people, taking responsibility for the provision of assistance, help, and supervision for their general needs.
7. To assist in setting up and clearing away of activities and equipment and to assist in domestic and cleaning arrangements, ensuring good practice procedures are carried out in respect of general and food hygiene.
8. The post holder will carry out his or her duties within the requirements of the prevailing Routeways Centre Limited’s Policies and Procedures, including Equality and Diversity.
9. The post holder to undertake other duties as deemed appropriate to the post as and when required.
Essential Skills:
1. Experience with children and young people with disabilities or additional needs.
2. Interest in and/or qualifications in expressive arts and drama and/or sporting activities and a willingness to help in facilitating these types of activities.
3. Outgoing engaging personality.
4. Focused on customer care/service.
5. Flexible in working hours and location.
6. Ability to work as a member of a team.
7. Genuine desire to improve opportunities for children and young people with disabilities.
Desirable Skills:
1. First aid/food hygiene qualification.
2. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Youth Work/Playscheme or similar.
3. Appreciation of disability issues.
4. Current driving licence.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
1. Casual dress.
2. Company events.
3. Company pension.
4. Free parking.
Shift:
1. Day shift.
Education:
1. GCSE or equivalent (preferred).
Experience:
1. Working with children: 1 year (preferred).
Language:
1. English (required).
Licence/Certification:
1. Driving Licence (preferred).
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Support Worker
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