Children's Disability Coordinator - Mole Valley
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Job Purpose: To coordinate and deliver an exciting range of Short Breaks activity clubs for children and young people aged 5 - 17 with additional needs and disabilities at weekends and school holidays.
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term time hours: Tuesday – Saturday 09:00 – 17:00; School holidays hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Based at YMCA Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate, RH2 8HA. Managing/Leading Short Breaks Clubs in Mole Valley
Annual leave: Starting allowance - 25 days plus Bank Holidays. Please note that school holidays are key delivery periods and annual leave is not usually agreed during these periods.
Benefits:
Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.
Free Parking: There is free parking available at all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.
Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 21st October 2024
Interviews to be held: Applications to be reviewed when received
Proposed Start Date: ASAP
Main Responsibilites:
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Plan and deliver a structured programme of enjoyable, recreational, high-quality activities to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities who attend Short Breaks clubs
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Lead and line manage a team of workers and volunteers, and to assist in the recruitment and training of the Disability sessional team
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To coordinate and take responsibility for the planning, allocation of places, and staffing to ensure safe delivery of Short Breaks clubs
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Have responsibility for processing of new referrals, initial assessments and individual care plans and any associated risk assessments
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To develop strategies and behavioural support plans for young people attending activities and access YMCA Disability Services
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To be aware of Ofsted requirements and ensure Short Breaks clubs for children are compliant, with ongoing monitoring
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Administer medication for children and young people with health needs and undergo relevant training and transfer this knowledge onto the staff team
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Work closely with individual children and young people and their families to identify a range of social, recreational and leisure activities to meet the needs of young people and children
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Ensure that all young people are made to feel valued and enabled to develop and improve self-esteem, life skills, self-confidence and positive experiences
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To gain young people’s feedback and capture their voice in shaping and evaluating future club sessions
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Work as part of the delivery team, initiate programmed activities, alongside additional opportunities
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To be responsible for the Health and Safety of children, young people and staff, above all, ensuring that Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults at Risk policies are adhered to
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Provide information, guidance and advice for parent/carers about local services for young people and families
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Attend and participate in relevant internal/external meetings and forums related to the CYP services activities
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To provide operational Coordinator cover for other Disability Services or locations as required
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Design and deliver training sessions to staff.
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To undertake the role of Duty Officer at the Sovereign Centre, at times to be agreed with Disability Services Manager
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Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by the Disability Services Manager
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