Play Support Worker

6 hours ago


Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom Achieving for Children Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Play Support Worker to join our team at Achieving for Children. As a Play Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable play or leisure environment for children and young people with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support children with disabilities in a variety of settings, including group sessions and one-to-one activities.
  • Encourage children to participate in group activities, develop their intellectual and social skills, and use various resources and experience a range of activities.
  • Assist with personal care, feeding, moving, and handling needs of children with disabilities.
  • Ensure the environment is safe, organized, and clean, and make a welcoming environment for all.
  • Work independently and as part of a team to provide high-quality support to children and young people.
  • Support with administration of medication, emergency medication, or similar (once trained).
  • Aware of safeguarding policies and procedures and follow them accordingly.
  • Write up reports associated with the days' events.

About You

  • Interest and experience in supporting children and young people with disabilities.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with children, young people, and colleagues.
  • Team player with a flexible and adaptable approach.
  • Able to work after school, weekends, and holiday periods.
  • Friendly, welcoming, and engaging with a calm and resilient approach.

Benefits

  • Training opportunities, including induction, moving and handling, safeguarding levels 1-3, and first aid.
  • Access to our counselling service, a private and confidential support service for our workers.
  • Refer a friend scheme, with a £50 voucher for a shop of your choice.
  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work in various settings.
  • Socials and get-togethers at each centre and Kingston and Richmond socials.

Important Information

Achieving for Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).


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