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United Kingdom, Farnham Employment contract 29932.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Job Description
Challengers is a voluntary sector organisation providing play and leisure services to disabled children and young people across Surrey, Hampshire and in Richmond, Kingston, and Chichester. Our 555 Service offers urgent support to families of disabled young people aged 5 – 18 who are currently out of education. This may be due to awaiting a suitable school placement, because the young person has been excluded, or because their current school place cannot provide the appropriate support. We offer a fun, safe space at Challengers during the day where our highly trained staff help young people build their confidence, and prepare them for a successful return to school.
Job Responsibility
Support the Manager in overseeing daily activities, ensuring they’re tailored to each child’s needs
Help plan exciting, inclusive community trips that build independence, life skills, and reflect the interests of the children
Provide consistent physical and emotional support to children at 555, recognising and responding to their needs with care and compassion
Be a role model to all staff and provide ongoing support and encouragement to the staff team
Lead the service in the absence of the Manager
Requirements
At least 2 years’ experience in childcare, youth work or a similar setting
Resilient, adaptable, able to carry out physical aspects of the role (physically supporting children, e.g. on and off equipment, personal/intimate care, lifting and chasing in an emergency)
Natural motivator – able to lead, organise, and support a team professionally
Experience managing behaviour that challenges and can stay calm under pressure
Great at prioritising, using common sense and sound judgement
Confident supporting children with behaviour that challenges
Paediatric First Aid and CPI training desirable (or willingness to undertake training)
Nice to have
Paediatric First Aid
CPI training
What we offer
Free Training
Free DBS
Pension & Health Care Cash Plan (NEST pension and Simply Health care plan)