Attend sessions and staff briefing's promptly before and after sessions on a planned basis to discuss and assess the progress of the service.
Be available to work a minimum of 3 shifts a month to support the needs of the CYP service and delivery. This may include sessions and community support shifts.
Support children & young people to participate in arts and crafts, games, sports, drama, music, & outings.
Support children and young people in accessing the community for social skills and planned activities.
Be aware and respond to health and safety issues. Be proactive in reporting and concerns to the children and young person's coordinator.
Follow financial and administrative procedures as directed by the Children and Young Person's Coordinator.
Follow first aid procedures and keep records of all accidents, incidents and treatment given.
Provide personal care when needed respecting the dignity and privacy of the individual at all times.
Monitor and evaluate children and young peoples' progress through observation and record keeping each session.
Promote Midland Mencap to families and other agencies.
Ensure that responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, and Midland Mencap's Equal Opportunities and Child Protection Policies.
Ensure appropriate professional boundaries with children, young people, parents and carers, staff and volunteers are maintained across the service.
Be available to work flexible hours across Coventry and/or North Warwickshire.
Participate in mandatory planned meetings with the Children and Young Person's co-ordinator and other Midland Mencap colleagues. i.e staff meetings, probationary reviews and supervision meetings.
Adhere to and implement organisational policies and procedures.
Attend training courses as required to develop knowledge and skills to improve the quality of service. Throughout employment with Midland Mencap there is a high proportion of training you are required to complete to ensure you are knowledgeable on your role to support the children and young people attending session.
Travel using public transport to get to and from children's and young person's home to provide community support and activities.
Travel using public transport with challenging children and young persons for community support and activities.
Carry out any other tasks that are deemed appropriate within your job role and the aims of the organisation.

Working as part of a team
Ability to motivate and encourage children and young people with complex needs to participate in activities
Understanding of alternative methods of communication that could be used with non-verbal children and young people
Planning and delivery of creative programmes to meet individual levels of ability and need
Training relating to the role and willingness to complete further training as the needs of the children and young people develops.
Be able to participate in sports and other physicals activities
Teamwork and working alone using own initiative
Excellent Interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of people.
Proactive and focused
Effective team player
Ability to work on own initiative
Be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS
Ability to use person centred approaches to plan & deliver social, leisure and recreational opportunities for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, carers, children & young people
Good written and verbal communication skills
Practical arts, crafts, music, drama, sports or games skills
Have held a position of responsibility
Experience of working within an Ofsted and CQC regulated environment/ setting.
Full driving license and access to a car and willingness to commute across the designated geographical area (desirable)
Relevant qualifications such as Pediatric First Aid, Mental Health First Aid. Level 2 or 3 Childcare. Application Form and Interview.

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