Youth Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Midland Mencap Full time
Job Title

Become a Volunteer with Midland Mencap

About the Opportunity

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our team at Midland Mencap. Our mission is to provide high-quality, person-centred social and recreational activities for children and young people with learning disabilities.

Your support will help us create a safe and welcoming environment where children and young people can feel included and valued.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supporting children and young people with disabilities to participate in sessions
  • Encouraging children to get involved and have fun
  • Helping to facilitate a range of creative and fun, inclusive activities
  • Assisting with setting up equipment and tidying away at the end of the session
  • Maintaining a safe and welcoming environment
Requirements
  • Creativity and patience
  • Willingness to get involved and play
  • Being approachable and friendly
  • Good communication skills
  • Acceptance of others who may be different from you
  • Ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • Willingness to learn and work within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap
  • Honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness
  • Good time management skills and reliability
Benefits
  • The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities
  • An induction and settling-in period
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Addition of volunteering activity to your CV and reference
  • Meeting new people and being part of a diverse team
  • Support within your role
  • Out-of-pocket travel expenses
  • Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution
Work Arrangements

We hold weekend sessions (Saturday & Sunday) between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. We also offer daytime activities in the school holidays.

Please contact us at 0121 442 2944 for more information or an informal chat.



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