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Children and Young Person's Support Worker

Midland Mencap

Children and Young Person's Support Worker

£24960

Midland Mencap, Draper's Fields, Coventry

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 20 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 19c3dabdbd0e4ea28d7fc6f81030a502

Full Job Description

  • To provide a person-centred approach when providing activities and

    • support for children and young people with complex needs.
  • To take the lead for specific tasks as designated by the coordinator.

  • To mentor and support new staff during their probationary period.

  • To undertake training and take responsibility for children/young person who

    • require tube feeding or emergency medication.
  • Ensure that all information for a designated group of children is kept up to

    • date including "All About Me's" protocols and risk assessments
  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by proactively

    • managing safeguarding principles and practises.
  • Maintain a safe, creative and stimulating environment for children and

    • young people's social, leisure and recreational activities
  • Attend staff meetings before and after sessions on a planned basis to

    • discuss and assess the progress of the service
  • Attend training sessions

  • Support children & young people to participate in arts and crafts, games,

    • sports, drama, music, & outings
  • Follow financial and administrative procedures as directed by the Children

    • and Young Person's Coordinator


    Special condition: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure
    with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The successful applicant will be responsible for the cost of the Enhanced Disclosure.,
  • 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.
  • Ensure that responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Health and

    • Safety legislation, and Midland Mencap's Equal Opportunities, Child
    Protection Policies and Ofsted regulations
  • 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

  • Previous experience of working with children and young Form and

    • people with complex needs and disabilities Interview.

    Skills & Ability Essential

  • Ability to use person centred approaches to plan & deliver

    • social, leisure and recreational opportunities for children
    and young people with learning disabilities and complex
    needs
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues,

    • parents, carers, children & young people
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Practical arts, crafts, music, drama, sports or games skills

  • Have held a position of responsibility

  • To work as part of a team Application

  • Demonstrate an ability to motivate and encourage Form and

    • children and young people with complex needs to Interview.
    participate in activities
  • Show an understanding of alternative methods of

    • communication that could be used with non-verbal
    children and young people
  • To plan and deliver creative programmes to meet

    • individual levels of ability and need
  • Willing to undertake further training

  • Be able to participate in sports and other physicals

    • activities
  • Demonstrate an ability to work on own initiative


    • Training & Desirable
    Qualifications Interview and
  • Children and Young People Workforce Development Application

    • qualification Level 2 relating to children and young Form
    people or a willingness to undergo training.



    Special condition: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure
    with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The successful applicant will be responsible for the cost of the Enhanced Disclosure., Are you a warm , personable , and caring individual who can empower,
    support and care for children and young people with a learning disability?

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

    Midland Mencap is looking to recruit support workers to provide social and
    recreational activities across Coventry for children and young people with
    complex needs.

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

    If you have experience working with children and young people with complex
    needs that's a bonus. But don't be put off if not. We value transferable skills
    from all backgrounds and provide comprehensive training to all our staff.

    What Does A Support Worker Do?

    Support Workers are responsible for providing the appropriate support to
    children and young people either within their own home or within the local
    community.

    The ideal candidate will be able to work in a caring and person-centred way,
    enabling children and young people to access social and recreational
    opportunities which are fun, safe and meaningful.