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Job description

Short Breaks is a fun and exciting service providing individual support to children and young people with, disabilities, autism and brain injury some of whom may display behaviours that challenge. The service proves one to one social and emotional support to children/young people. To enable them to develop friendships and access social and recreational opportunities within their local community, whilst providing parents and carers with a regular short break.

Responsibilities

• The Project worker will work to enable young people to access a range of fun activities within their own home or their local area on a one to one or small group setting.
• It may be attending a local youth club, educational play such as arts and crafts or supporting the young people in sporting or other social/leisure activities.
• They will provide personal care and transport to young people where necessary, and this may include some manual handling task.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• An RQF/NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Health & Social Care or 5 GCSEs A-C including English Language, or equivalent qualification in relevant field, AND Minimum of 6 months’ paid experience in a caring role providing direct care/support.
• Or 2 years paid experience in a caring role providing direct care and support to individuals AND be willing to complete RCF/NVQ Level 2 certificate in Health & Social Care within 18 months of appointment.
• Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams/Zoom.
• Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in the UK and Ireland and have access to a car on appointment. Valid driver licence, business insurance & MOT certificate as relevant.

Further Information

Salary: £27,694 per annum pro rata.