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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Children & Families
Service Area
Child Protection & Family Support
Hours
37 hours
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Young People’s Activity Team Kirklees Council Ravensthorpe SEC Havelock Street Ravensthorpe DEWSBURY WF13 3LU
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 7
Salary

£23,080 - £24,491

The Young People’s Activity Team provide short break/respite services to children and young people aged 5 -18. All the young people who use the service have a permanent and substantial disability; some may also have complex medical needs.

You will work closely with the management team to deliver a safe and stimulating service effectively and competently. You will also have the opportunity to work in different establishments across Kirklees and to work with other professionals from partner agencies. You will plan and deliver sessions for young people on a regular basis, catering for their very differing needs.

You will need:-

  • Experience of working with children with disabilities, complex medical needs and behaviour that can challenge;
  • Experience of planning a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for children and young people;
  • Experience of supervising staff and volunteers.

The Service operates 7 days a week (excluding Public Holidays) and some evenings until 9.30pm, 52 weeks a year. Therefore you must be willing and able to work flexibly including evenings and weekends as required.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this job. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.


In order to be short-listed for this job please demonstrate on how you meet the
Person Checklist as detailed on the attached Job Description. CV’s will not beaccepted.

Closing date

01 August 2021, 11:55 PM

This job is subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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