LEEDS WEEKEND CARE ASSOCIATION – Weekend Work
Weekenders Club is a voluntary Organisation, registered with Ofsted and operates as a charity funded primarily through Leeds City Council. We provide a short breaks service for children and young people with disabilities between the ages of 5 and 18 years, in two 3-hour sessions each Saturday.
Job Title: Care Workers/Play Workers
Responsible to: Senior Play Leader
Hourly Rate: £12.72 per hour + holiday pay at the statutory rate
Hours of Work: 7.5 hours per week – 9.00am – 5.00 pm on a Saturday (Minimum of 2 shifts per month required)
(we are closed 5 Saturdays a year)
Venue:
The Vinery Centre
20 Vinery Terrace
East End Park
Leeds LS9 9LU
Aim: At Weekenders Club our staff and volunteers are committed to creating a safe, stimulating, flexible and enjoyable environment for all children to reach their full potential. We provide activities built upon the young people’s interests, natural curiosity and matched to each child’s current and emerging capabilities.
Job Purpose: The job involves working with children and teenagers with a variety of disabilities, aged between 5 and 18 years. To be able to support and engage with 1:1's/small groups (mixed abilities/ages/challenging behaviour/complex care needs) It is essential that you have some experience of working in a disabled setting (e.g., SILC School or an ongoing disability playscheme).
The successful candidate will:
• Have experience of working with children & young people with disabilities/additional needs
• Be able to commit to working a minimum of 2 Saturdays a month (we are closed 5 weekends per year)
• Be able to attend training as required
• It is desirable (but not essential) that you have the appropriate qualification (minimum of NVQ Level 3 in play work or childcare).
In return we offer:
• A very rewarding job - enhancing the lives of the children and young people with disabilities who attend our playscheme
• A friendly and supportive working environment with regular supervisions
• The opportunity to advance your career within the field of disability
• Regular training opportunities
You will find information about us on our website https://www.lwca.co.uk/job-opportunities
If you are interested in applying for this position, please download from our website or email us for an application pack:
Email: office@lwca.co.uk
Please Note: We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people; a full enhanced DBS check will be required. We are committed to equality and diversity.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
