Early Intervention and Play Leader

4 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Sense Full time

Looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for an Early Intervention and Play Leader within our Sense Centre in Kingswood, Bristol.
Offering you £28,745 per annum / £14.74 per hour - This role is based between your own Home, The sense Woodside centre and the wider Bristol area.
As an Early intervention and Play leader you will ensure children and families get the best possible start We support children with complex disabilities and their families with all aspects of development, including communication, interaction and play.
By providing information, guidance and support; along with delivering pre-school sessions, developing activities and resources, and providing family events; the service will give families the skills, strategies and confidence to interact, build relationships and communicate with their child. It will enable children to have fun, be happy, thrive, learn and enjoy the moment.
Early Intervention and Play Leaders are responsible for providing direct support to children 0 - 8 years with complex disabilities and their families, in their own homes, in the community and at our centres. You will develop and deliver sessions based on the specific needs of children and families, working individually with families or in groups. As well as facilitating online activities as part of our digital offer to families.

**We’re looking for applicants who have**:
A recognised qualification in playwork, diploma in childcare, NNEB OR an equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification OR qualified by substantial successful experience.
Experience of working with children and young people with disabilities in an education, health or social care setting.
Proven experience of assessing and monitoring individual progress of children with complex disabilities, including maintaining clear and precise records of work.
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
No two days will be the same
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.

**This role in Kingswood, Bristol might include**:
To identify children and families within Bristol and the wider surrounding area that would benefit from early intervention and support.
To provide a programme of online activities and resources for children and families as part of a digital offer.
To maintain accurate and up to date records of contact and engagement; providing reports on outcomes and progress on a regular basis.
To provide information and advice to families about the specific needs of their child.
Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

**Benefits**:
24 days of annual leave.
Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
Free life assurance policy.
Free DBS check if your role needs one.
A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
To apply

**No agency submissions please**: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.



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