Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner
Thurrock Council, Tilbury, Thurrock
Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner
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Thurrock Council, Tilbury, Thurrock
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 30 Oct | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 6bef76679373471b892b9f95c265856c
Location ref: Tilbury, Thurrock
Full Job Description
We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner within the Disabled Children's Short Breaks and Outreach Service.
This is a rewarding and varied role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities across Thurrock. As a Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner you will be required to undertake the following key duties:
- To undertake direct work with disabled children of all ages
- To work closely with the team for disabled children
- To lead, plan, facilitate and supervise short break sessions in the community
- To supervise Community Life Skill Practitioner staff within sessions
- To manage and oversee medication administration
- To support children with specialist health care needs
- To undertake training considered relevant to the role
- To supervise contact as and when necessary.
- To support and advise service users and to advocate on their behalf if necessary.
- To offer advice on behavioural support and communication techniques.
- To report to the Team Manager of any changes in child behaviours, any noted injuries, accidental/non accidental.
- To help support and promote independence and life skills with young people.
The successful applicant will be required to hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification and or have at least 2 years' experience of working with disabled children in a professional setting.
DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is required for this post.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
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