Children with Disabilities Early Help & Short Breaks Co-ordinator
Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £35,235 - £38,626 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 18/05/2025 at 23:00
Reference: 712972
We have an excellent opportunity available for a Co-ordinator to work in our Children with Disabilities Early Help & Short Breaks Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.
As the Co-ordinator, you will play an integral role in coordinating and carrying out Early Help/Short Break assessments to ascertain what interventions are required to enhance outcomes and assist them to achieve their full potential.
For children and young people with disabilities, as well as their parents and carers, you will plan, carry out, and support the administration of suitable short-break services and early help assistance.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
* A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
* An excellent local government pension scheme
* Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
* Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
* A range of local & lifestyle discounts
* An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
* And much more
Key Responsibilities:
* To co-ordinate and undertake Early Help/Short Breaks assessments for children and young people who have a disability to determine what interventions are necessary to improve outcomes and to assist them to reach their full potential.
* To co-ordinate, deliver and assist in the management of appropriate short break services and early help support for children and young people with a disability and their parents and carers.
* To review support packages on a regular basis in order to assess impact and outcomes and evaluate whether the intervention remains appropriate or necessary.
* To work with families to both understand and use services, including direct payments, to take appropriate and effective breaks from caring that also benefits the child/young person.
* To work with families to identify, promote and encourage their resilience and protective factors.
Candidate Requirements:
* A good understanding of the area of children with disabilities along with the short breaks framework
* Experience of working with children and or young people with disabilities within a statutory/non-statutory framework.
* Experience of undertaking assessments, critically analysing and formulating plans in partnership with professionals and families.
* Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to vary style to meet the needs of the audience.
* Good IT skills including office software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
* Full Driving License & use of own car
Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
For an informal discussion, please contact Lorraine Tobin or Sally Watchman via email ShortBreaksCo-ordinator@wokingham.gov.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 5th June 2025
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