Playworker

Overview

Family Link delivers fun and educational activities for children and young adults with complex disabilities. We are looking for reliable, committed Play workers to join our team. We provide Saturday and school holiday activities that can be accessed by young people with learning, physical, complex disabilities and medical needs. The young people who attend our sessions enjoy a range of creative fun activities.

The role of a Playworker is to work closely with the Play Leader to provide young people with an exciting and challenging programme of activities in a safe and stimulating environment. You will be self-employed and responsible for your own tax and national insurance.

Are you free to commit to working two Saturday's per month?
Do you have a current DBS on the update service?
Do you have experience working with SEND young people?
If this is you, please get in touch as soon as possible.

Location:

Chislehurst and Bromley

Salary: £12 per hour.

• To ensure that all young people attending our sessions have stimulating activities which meet their individual needs.
• To encourage an exciting and enjoyable atmosphere.
• To attend to the young person's personal care where necessary; this may include assisting with meals, dressing, meeting personal care, depending on the young person’s individual needs.
• Encourage young people to be independent and self-confident, maximising opportunities to reach their full potential.
• Ensure positive relationships and open communication is maintained with parents/carers.
• Undertake additional training, as and when required, both externally and internally to follow Family Link’s regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to the children and their families.
• Understand and follow Family Link’s policies and guidelines.
• Ensure good health care and safety are maintained for the young people.
• To report to the Play Leader and undertake other duties at their request.

• At least 1 year of experience working with young people with disabilities or a keen proven interest in working in this sector.

• Relevant childcare qualification e.g. NVQ2/equivalent or above. Current First Aid certificate, safeguarding children and adults certificate.

Start Date:

With immediate effect.

Apply to:  with a copy of your CV.