Children and Families Worker

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Sen Talk CIC Full time

**Children and Families Youth Worker**

Office based in Battersea

10-16 hours a week available. Monday - Friday

Job term: contracted for 6 months with the view of becoming permanent thereafter.

DBS level: Enhanced DBS - will be issued during induction

Manager: Director

Responsible for: Supporting children and families access Sen Talk service.

**About Sen Talk**

Sen Talk CIC is a London-based non-profit organization with an aim to provide better outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs. We are dedicated to transforming social and emotional determinants of well-being and promoting societal inclusion at-large for autistic children and children with attention deficit disorders and their families.

**About the role**

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with experience working with children and families, to join our vibrant team based in Battersea in a brand-new exciting opportunity. The role will involve working across both children and parent service teams, to assess the needs of the family and helping them remove barriers and constraints to achieve the best possible outcomes.

**About you**

**Core skills/ working towards skills**

Skills and experience
- Desired (D) Essential (E)

Excellent knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder

D

Good working knowledge of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

D

Advanced understanding of Safeguarding children with disabilities

D

Excellent Safeguarding and Child protection practice

E

Proficient IT skills

D

1-year minimum experience working with children and families

D

Emphatic approach to working with families
- non-judgemental attitude

E

Good understanding of Education Health Care Plans

D

Good understanding of SEND law and the Equalities Act

D

Previous experience of working with vulnerable families or children in need

D

Excellent communication skills
- both written and verbal

E

Excellent planning and delivery

E

Excellent time keeping

E

Excellent organisation skills

E

Relevant SEND qualifications or additional studies

D

Desire to improve opportunities for children with SEND

E

Excellent professionalism

E

Creative skills

D

**Job Types**: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 10-16 per week

**Salary**: £11.00-£12.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
As a Child and Youth Organisation we adhere to national government guidance as well as the advice of that National Youth Association.

**Experience**:

- working with children: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person



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