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Challengers is a voluntary sector organisation providing play and leisure services to disabled children and young people. Our 555 Service offers urgent support to families of disabled young people aged 5 – 12 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 during challenging times
To be a role model to all staff and to provide ongoing support and encouragement to the staff team in an appropriate manner
To lead the service in the absence of the Manager
Requirements:
At least 2 years’ experience in childcare, youth work or a similar setting
A natural motivator – able to lead, organise, and support a team professionally, even in a relaxed and informal environment
Experience managing behaviour that challenges and can stay calm under pressure
Great at prioritising, using common sense and sound judgement to make decisions
Confident supporting children with behaviour that challenges
Organised, resilient and hands-on
Nice to have:
Paediatric First Aid and CPI training are desirable (or a willingness to undertake training)
What we offer:
Free Training – We regularly invite all our staff to free training courses including Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Medication Administration, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton and more!
Free DBS – As we require all staff to have a DBS before they start with us, we have decided to offer this free of charge
Pension & Health Care Cash Plan – All our staff have access to a NEST pension and Simply Health care plan