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Community Short Breaks Worker

Action For Children

Community Short Breaks Worker

£24960

Action For Children, Clyne, Castell-nedd Port Talbot - Neath Port Talbot

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a2b95436697241f78cbbebf8a5943048

Full Job Description

  • Experience working within a care environment preferably working with children and young people with learning disabilities, their families, and carers.

  • Have a positive approach and 'can do' attitude.

  • Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.

  • Flexibility to work a variation of shift patterns.

  • Driving License with Access to Car and business insurance

    Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.


    • Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

    Why Action for Children?

    Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

    A bit about the role

    If you have a passion for play work, this role is your opportunity to develop as a childcare professional.

    NPT Pops allows children to enjoy a safe, meaningful experience and an opportunity has arisen for a Community Short Breaks Worker to join our dedicated, friendly, warm and professional team.

    The Community Short Breaks Project provides support to children and young people with disabilities. This includes support to access community-based activities in small groups, activities at the project base or caring for a child in their own home (domiciliary care).

    We are ready to support and develop you to build on the experience you already have. We would love to hear from you if you want to help change lives by working at the forefront of child-centered care.

    As the service runs after school and on Saturdays, this role is also an alternative to weekly 9 to 5 style working.

    How you'll help to create brighter futures

    Community Short Breaks Workers work directly with children and young people in this service. You will make a difference by:
  • Helping young people with disabilities have a presence in the community.

  • Supporting young people with their needs whilst providing emotional support personal care and maintaining a clean safe and nurturing environment.

  • Helping our young people learn and have fun in safe settings.

  • Helping them in all aspects of their daily lives and supporting their health and happiness.

  • Providing a safe environment where they can enjoy time, learn and have fun in a safe setting.

    A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays

  • Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave.

  • Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.

  • Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.

  • A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover.

  • Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.

  • Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.