Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £13.44 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Coventry, West Midlands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Midland Mencap |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 180526 |
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JOB TITLE: CYP Support Worker
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Flexible
RESPONSIBLE TO: Children and Young People’s Co-Ordinator’s
SALARY: £13.44 per hour
HOURS: Zero-hour/ variable hour contract includes weekends & school holidays
WHERE: Coventry and North Warwickshire
CRITERIA EVIDENCE
Knowledge and Experience Essential
• 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
Application Form and Interview.
Skills Essential
• 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
Desirable
• 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.
Who We Look for?
Are you a warm, personable, and highly motivated individual who can empower and support a team and children and young people with complex need and disabilities?
Do you have passion for what you do, are a strong communicator, team player and have good problem-solving skills?
The support worker will work alongside and experienced and established team of support workers across the West Midlands region.
We place a high value upon integrity, ethical standards, and a commitment to excellence.
If you have experience leading and managing a team and experience working with children and young people with complex disabilities, that’s a bonus. But don’t be put off if not. We value transferable skills from other sectors and provide comprehensive training to all our staff.
Key Tasks:
• 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.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Flexible
RESPONSIBLE TO: Children and Young People’s Co-Ordinator’s
SALARY: £13.44 per hour
HOURS: Zero-hour/ variable hour contract includes weekends & school holidays
WHERE: Coventry and North Warwickshire
CRITERIA EVIDENCE
Knowledge and Experience Essential
• 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
Application Form and Interview.
Skills Essential
• 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
Desirable
• 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.
Who We Look for?
Are you a warm, personable, and highly motivated individual who can empower and support a team and children and young people with complex need and disabilities?
Do you have passion for what you do, are a strong communicator, team player and have good problem-solving skills?
The support worker will work alongside and experienced and established team of support workers across the West Midlands region.
We place a high value upon integrity, ethical standards, and a commitment to excellence.
If you have experience leading and managing a team and experience working with children and young people with complex disabilities, that’s a bonus. But don’t be put off if not. We value transferable skills from other sectors and provide comprehensive training to all our staff.
Key Tasks:
• 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.