Disability Leader

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Per hour
Location: Reigate
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Job offered by: Surrey County Council
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Category: IT & Technology
Category:

Care - Children and Young People Contract type:

Permanent Working hours:

Various working patterns available Posted on:

30 December 2024 Closing date:

31 January 2025 Directorate:

Partnership Location:

All YMCA East Surrey locations; Crawley, Horsham, Mid Sussex, Reigate, Epsom, Leatherhead Description

Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council; we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation. The starting salary for this role is £13.91 per hour with various working patterns available. Rewards and 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 sites. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme. Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request. About the Organisation

We are a vibrant, local charity that helps vulnerable children, young people, and adults to belong, contribute, and thrive. Our wide range of projects and activities aim to create happy, healthy, and connected communities. About the Role

The purpose of this role is to oversee, deliver, and lead Short Breaks Club sessions for children and young people who have a disability or additional needs, ensuring that all safeguarding, regulatory, and health & safety requirements are met. Main Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of Children and Young People's services to ensure that the service provided is safe, high quality, and appropriate for the children and young people who attend. Act as the responsible person in charge of the scheme when the coordinator/manager is not available. Lead sessions, ensuring awareness of all children's activities and proper sign-in/out procedures. Build trusting relationships with children and young people to enhance their experience. Lead a team of play workers and volunteers, supporting them in their roles and knowing when to seek further assistance. Ensure all children and young people feel welcomed, comfortable, and valued upon arrival. Conduct appropriate care plans and risk assessments for specific children and young people as needed. Communicate with parents and families to ensure accurate information about the children and to keep them informed of any incidents. Contribute to the planning, organization, and delivery of activities, ensuring accessibility for all children and young people. Work closely with children and their families to provide a range of play opportunities and structured activities. Prepare session planning documents for smooth daily operations, including staff allocation and daily logs. Supervise the activity environment to ensure safety for all children and young people, documenting any incidents or medication administered. Gather feedback from children to ensure their choices are represented. Provide and supervise hygienic refreshment provisions. Additional Information

We welcome applications from a range of people looking for various working hours, so please get in touch. The close date for this advert is 31st January 2025 with interviews to follow. YMCA East Surrey reserves the right to interview candidates and appoint to roles as applications are received. To apply for this role, please click

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Industry: Government Administration
Specialties: Adult Social Care and Public Health, Deputy Chief Executive's Office
Employees: 10,001+
Founded: 1889
Address: 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, , GB, RH2 8EF

Every single person at Surrey County Council has a unique opportunity to make Surrey a better place to live. Whether it's by protecting people from harm, making Surrey's roads safer or conserving our beautiful countryside. We want to continue making Surrey an even better place to live and we understand the key to this is a workforce with different skills and life experiences. If you are looking for an organisation which actively promotes on-going learning, a challenging career path and rewards success, stop your job search with us. Working for Surrey means making positive and practical differences to the lives of people living and working in the county.

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