Outreach Support Worker
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade G SCP 20 - 25, Salary £30,296 - £33,945 (pay award pending)
- Location: Borough Wide
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 11/11/2024 at 23:59
- Reference: CSC/24/295904
An exciting opportunity has arisen working with the Aiming High Short Breaks team. The purpose of the role is to design, develop and deliver a comprehensive programme of short break opportunities that reflect the needs of disabled children, young people, their parents and carers. This is a Borough-wide role.
We are seeking applicants with knowledge and experience of working with children with a range of complex and additional needs. You will have a positive approach to the strengths, abilities, likes and dislikes of the children and young people. You will ensure that the children and young people are at the centre of the activities provided. You will recognise the vulnerabilities of individual children and young people and be committed to promoting their independence responsibly.
You will have:
- NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent experience at an equivalent level
- Experience of delivering and evaluating leisure opportunities for disabled children and young people
- A working understanding of child safeguarding policy and practice and health and safety
- Experience of working constructively in partnership with parents and carers and professionals
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prepare reports and plans to a high standard
- Ability to work energetically and creatively to improve services
- Full, current driving licence
- Willingness to undertake relevant training commensurate with the post including Paediatric First Aid, information compliance, child safeguarding and relevant computer packages and applications
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitatation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced DBS is required.
Equal opportunities: All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this post (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited for interview.
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
