Youth Support Worker

3 days ago


City of Westminster, Greater London, United Kingdom Hampshire County Council Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Sessional Playworker, supporting disabled children and their families in achieving a better quality of life. The successful candidate will work in either one of our Bi-Borough Short Breaks Provisions in Westminster or a community setting, providing care and recreation through play. This role involves assisting in planning and delivering activities, acting as a key worker to the child or family, and listening to their wishes to nurture independence.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, or complex health needs. A good understanding of related issues is essential, along with flexibility to work early morning, daytime, evening, and weekend sessions. Previous moving and handling training or a paediatric first aid certificate is beneficial, but we can provide training for these skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support disabled children in short breaks provisions or community settings
  • Assist in planning and delivering activities including sports, games, and arts and crafts
  • Act as a key worker to the child or family
  • Nurture independence by listening to children's wishes


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