Deputy Recreational Activity Lead

The Deputy Recreational Activity Leader (DRAL) will be instrumental in the support of planning and delivery of recreational activity sessions during weekends and outside term time as part of our short breaks offer.

Working alongside the Recreational Activity Leader (RAL) they will help to plan, implement, review and evaluate physical activity and recreation programmes that support our young people emotionally, physically and developmentally to help maximise their potential.
- To lead shortbreaks shifts during weekends and holidays in partnership via a rota system with the RAL.
- To help maximise the potential capabilities of young people from the local area with SEN and complex learning difficulties.
- To support the RAL in planning and implementing shortbreaks sessions for weekends and half terms including the liaising with parents, social workers, and transport.
- To support the RAL in reviewing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the physical activity and recreation plans put in place.
- Create and maintain a safe environment by ensure safeguarding is always a priority. The DRAL will be instrumental in conducting and updating risk assessments.

Co-leading a team of Recreational Activity Assistants to deliver the planned programmes, ensuring all equipment is resourced in line within shortbreaks budgetary constraints.

**Skills Required**:

- Have a clear understanding of their responsibility to make the safeguarding of our young people a priority.
- The ability to build a rapport and develop relationships with the young people.
- The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Strong written, listening and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a committed team.
- Strong attention to detail e.g in sharing information.
- Basic ICT skills.
- Enthusiasm, sensitivity and patience and able to motivate young people to maximise their potential.
- Patience, as progress may be slow - involving repetitive exercises to aid young people who have problems memorising, processing and retaining information.
- Creativity and problem-solving skills.
- Organisational skills and flexibility.
- Qualities such as empathy, assertiveness, tact, a sense of humour and physical and mental stamina.
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

**Work Experience & Knowledge**:

- Knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education

Experience of working with people/children with severe learning difficulties and or challenging behaviours.
- Ability to work during the summer holidays and evenings**(essential)**

**Qualifications**:

- Qualification (or working towards) in the education or childcare field.
- Academic or vocational qualification in additional areas e.g. Music, Art, Forest School.

**Contracted Hours**: 75 per month

**Salary**:£10,800 per annum

**We offer an attractive range of benefits including**:

- Competitive salary.
- Return transport available from Worcester & Malvern.
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career.
- Free on-site parking.
- Subsidised meals whilst on shift.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free sight test.
- A range of wellbeing initiatives.
- Long service incentives.
- Nest pension scheme.
- Refer a friend scheme.
- Paid Breaks.
- Generous annual leave.
- Staff events.
- Ongoing training & support.
- Cycle to work Scheme.
- Tech Scheme.

**Your Application**:
Our Place Group is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role will involve undertaking regulated activity such as personal care or having the opportunity for contact with our children/young people.

Pre employment checks will be carried out by Our Place Group in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation. Further information regarding this can be found in our Recruitment and Selection policy.

Work Remotely
- No

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10,800 per annum

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Worcester WR6 5JE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10,800.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Worcester, WR6 5JE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location