Children 's Support Worker
Can you make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with a learning disability.
Children and Young People’s Worker
Full time or Part time
£8.06 per hour plus benefits
Join our team of and you will be planning and delivering a variety of stimulating activities and experiences for children and young people aged 0-25 with learning disabilities. You will be leading play and leisure sessions to maximise the young people's participation and providing person-centred support.
As a support worker you will be facilitating increased independence by encouraging and supporting participation in daily living activities, decision making and choice. You will provide high-quality support and appropriate social interaction to meet the varying needs of children and young people. You will also provide a link for parents so excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are key.
You are a positive team player who can form and maintain effective working relationships. You are able to work using your own initiative, plan and prioritise workload, and contribute ideas to support the service delivery. You have knowledge of the needs of people with a learning disability and challenge discrimination; you are inclusive with an understanding of the importance of choice, control and rights. Ideally you have knowledge and experience of working with children and young people.
Watford Mencap offers a comprehensive training and induction program including child protection, communication and health and safety. We are committed to offering opportunities to develop skills and abilities. We are progressive, as shown by winning the HCPA Most Innovative Care Team Award, and we value our people, recognised by our Investors in People accreditation. Come and join our team!
Interested? Then why not call Sarah Fishwick on 01923 220816 for an informal chat.
pplication forms should be returned to recruitment@watfordmencap.org.uk or to Jo Walker, Watford Mencap, The Old Town Hall, 105 High Street, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 1AN.
If you have any queries please phone our recruitment line on 01923 713623.
To apply please download, complete and submit an application form:
Application Form (if you are prompted to open this document in read only mode click "no" you can then write in the form and save to document to your computer.)
Internal Application Form (for current WatfordMencap employees only)
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An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.