Youth Development Practitioner

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Early Years Alliance Full time
Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to provide short breaks and learning opportunities to children with disabilities or complex health needs age 0-18 years in Lincolnshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced and dedicated team of professionals working across Lincolnshire providing support services for children with disabilities.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality targeted early educational learning and targeted support that promotes self-confidence and independence to children aged 0-18 years with disabilities and their families.

Main Duties:

  • To facilitate high-quality sessions for children with disabilities or complex health needs in their early years up until they transition into full-time education (Reception Year) while providing parents and caregivers a suitable break from their caring responsibilities.
  • Plan and facilitate sessions that align to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum, with a focus on closing the attainment gap between CWD and their peers while ensuring children's personal care, and where appropriate health needs are met.
  • To facilitate high-quality community, youth groups and holiday sessions for children with disabilities or complex health needs from 5 to 18 years in local community venues while providing parents and caregivers a suitable break from their caring responsibilities.

Requirements:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare, NVQ 3 Youth/Play work or equivalent and/or have relevant experience of working with children with disabilities or complex needs in their early years or 5-18 years.
  • Understanding and knowledge of meeting the individual needs of disabled or complex health needs children and young people.
  • Proven effective communication skills – able to communicate effectively in person and in writing, with professionals, staff, early help and social care teams and other professionals and organisations.

About The Service:

The Early Years Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.

Benefits:

  • A comprehensive induction and training support package will be provided to the successful candidate.
  • Mileage at 35p per mile from an agreed base.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.

Salary: Estimated salary £27,000 - £32,000 per annum depending on experience.

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