Summer Holiday School Club

4 weeks ago


Maidstone, United Kingdom Maidstone Mencap Charitable Trust Ltd Full time

Holiday Club One to One Helper

**Job Description**:
Key Roles and responsibilities:
To include
- To help set up toys, equipment and activities to meet the needs and interests of the children and young people in our care. To maintain a stimulating enabling environment throughout the day for all children to be able to access the opportunities and experiences we are able to provide.
- Check which child you are supporting and stay with that child for the day. Get to know the child, read key information to understand their likes, dislikes, behaviour and communication techniques. If for any reason you wish to swap you must ask your child’s key worker and manager first. If you need to leave the child for any reason (including needing a break) please ask your child’s key person beforehand so suitable cover can be provided.
- Spend time encouraging ‘your’ child to get involved with the activities and opportunities available for them, talking to them, extending the possibilities and helping them to socialise with others.
- Support the child with eating and drinking at snack times and lunch times.
- Encourage and model ‘good’ desired behaviour and try to ignore unwanted behaviour if possible. Seek help from a supervisor if a child is exhibiting challenging behaviour.
- For Safeguarding reasons do not be alone with a child - in the lift, a room or toilets. See Safeguarding and Allegations policy for more information.
- If the child, you are supporting needs intimate care please ask for support from the child’s key person.
- In case of a fire or fire drill escort the child, you are supporting to the evacuation point. See Fire Procedure for more information.
- Tidy away at the end of the session.
- If you have any concerns about a child’s welfare or another volunteer’s or staff members behaviour talk to the Manager firstly, if your concern is regarding the Manager, please speak with the Child and Young person Welfare Manager. Safeguarding Policy for more information.
- **Safeguarding training is mandatory**.
- Remember the importance of confidentiality and do not discuss any personal information about the children with people other than the supervisor or manager.
- Do not use your mobile phone while supporting the children during the club.
- Only those authorised to do so should take photos.

One to One Helper Person Specification Desirable / Essential

**EXPERIENCE**

Experience of supporting children with disabilities

Experience of working with children with complex needs and challenging behaviour.

Experience of working with parents

**KNOWLEDGE**

Knowledge of the impact a learning disability can have on a child’s development.

Commitment to equal opportunities and understanding of religious and cultural diversity

Understanding of the implications of confidentiality

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

Ability to encourage and support a child to try a wide range of appropriate activities.

Ability to use own initiative

Good communication skills

Ability to use and understand PECS, Makaton/ Signalong and other augmented communication techniques

Ability to assist with or carry out intimate care (except under 16s)

**BEHAVIOURS**

Reliability

Commitment

Flexibility for attending training sessions

Being able to maintain enthusiasm through the day and motivate the child in your care.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary, Volunteer
Contract length: 4 weeks

Expected hours: 6 - 20 per week

Schedule:

- Holidays

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/05/2024
Expected start date: 26/07/2024


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