Children and Young Support Worker

JOB TITLE:

Children and Young People Support Worker

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Zero-Hour

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Children and Young People’s Co-Ordinator

SALARY:

£12.60 per hour

HOURS:

Zero-hour/ Variable Hour Contract Includes Weekends & School Holidays

WHERE:

Coventry

Are you a warm, personable, and highly motivated individual who can empower and support a team and children and young people with complex need and disabilities?

Do you have passion for what you do, are a strong communicator, team player and have good problem-solving skills?

The support worker will work alongside an experienced and established team of support workers across the West Midlands region.

We place a high value upon integrity, ethical standards, and a commitment to excellence.

If you have experience leading and managing a team and experience working with children and young people with complex disabilities, that’s a bonus. But don’t be put off if not. We value transferable skills from other sectors and provide comprehensive training to all our staff.

Midland Mencap is looking to appoint support workers who have a passion and dedication to providing high quality fun and safe experiences for our children and young people. They will be able to follow a person-centred approach when providing activities and support for children and young people with complex needs.

They will be able to take the lead for specific tasks as designated by the coordinator, undertake training and take responsibility for children/young people who require tube feeding or emergency medication, and ensure that all information for a designated group of children is kept up to date including “All About Me’s” protocols and risk assessments. They will ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by proactively managing safeguarding principles and practices.

They will also strive to maintain a safe, creative and stimulating environment for children and young people's social, leisure and recreational activities. Support workers will be expected to mentor new staff during their probationary period. They must be enthusiastic, motivated, and able to support all children and young people and work well within established teams. They are willing to try new things and adapt to the needs of Midland Mencap.

• Attend staff briefing’s before and after sessions on a planned basis to discuss and assess the progress of the service.
• Be available to work a minimum of 3 shifts a month to support the needs of the CYP service and delivery.
• Support children & young people to participate in arts and crafts, games, sports, drama, music, & outings.
• Be aware and respond to health and safety issues.
• Follow financial and administrative procedures as directed by the Children and Young Person’s Coordinator.
• Follow first aid procedures and keep records of all accidents, incidents and treatment given.
• Provide personal care when needed respecting the dignity and privacy of the individual at all times.
• Monitor and evaluate children and young peoples’ progress through observation and record keeping.
• Promote Midland Mencap to families and other agencies.
• Ensure that responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, and Midland Mencap’s Equal Opportunities and Child Protection Policies.
• Ensure appropriate professional boundaries with children, young people, parents and carers, staff and volunteers are maintained across the service.
• Be available to work flexible hours city-wide.
• Participate in planned regular meetings with the Children and Young Person’s co-ordinator and other Midland Mencap colleagues.
• Adhere to and implement organisational policies and procedures.
• Attend training courses as required to develop knowledge and skills to improve the quality of service.
• Carry out any other tasks that are deemed appropriate within your job role and the aims of the organisation.

Essential

• Working as part of a team
• Ability to motivate and encourage children and young people with complex needs to participate in activities
• Understanding of alternative methods of communication that could be used with non-verbal children and…