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Job description

High Rise is an indoor adventure centre in Lisburn with a Clip ‘n Climb arena, soft play, meeting rooms, two sensory rooms, café and a Changing Places toilet. It is designed to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all, including those with learning, physical and sensory difficulties. 2 The Sensory Support Coordinator will support guests to get the most from their visit to High Rise, benefit from a calm and safe environment and develop their own confidence. .

Responsibilities

• Support guests to use and benefit from the Sensory Rooms in High Rise
• Provide general support to guests with additional needs using all activities within the centre
• Develop, prepare for and deliver sensory classes and other relevant training and activities e.g. sensory storytelling
• Support with events taking place within the centre e.g. parties, family fun days
• Support with marketing High Rise and the Sensory Rooms to individuals and groups
• Help raise awareness with colleagues around best practice in supporting guests with additional needs, autism or sensory processing difficulties
• Ensure the Sensory Rooms are clean and well maintained in line with cleaning and maintenance schedules
• Undertake any other duties as required to support guests and colleagues, while adhering to organisational policies and procedures

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in a relevant discipline such as Educational Support, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Early Years, Child Development
• Minimum of 6 months experience working with children and/or adults with additional needs
• Must be unemployed or underemployed (e.g. working part-time and wishing to increase hours)
• Knowledge of approaches for supporting individuals with additional needs such as a learning disability, sensory processing disorder or autism
• Good communication and people skills
• Empathetic and people-focused
• Professional and calm under pressure
• Good organisation and planning skills
• Good IT skills including internet & Microsoft e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Resident in the UK and eligible to work

Desirable Skills

• Experience of working in a sensory room or similar environment
• First Aid at Work for children and/or adults
• Knowledge of communication techniques such as Makaton, PECS, TEACCH System etc
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and safeguarding legislation

Further Information

This is an opportunity for someone who would like to work directly with individuals with additional needs, their families, carers, and professionals in a fun and rewarding environment. Must be able to work flexibly including evenings, weekends, bank holidays. This post is subject to a basic criminal record disclosure check. This will be applied for through AccessNI. This is a Rank Foundation funded post. It is an entry-level role and is ideal for someone new to, or re-engaging with, the workforce, such as a graduate, an unemployed returner or someone working part-time who is looking to progress to full-time. Job share can be considered. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and must be willing to participate in training as per requirements of the funding. Benefits: Competitive salary - Real living wage salary. Generous staff discount. Free uniform. Free on site car parking.