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About KIDS

KIDS is a national charity which has been supporting disabled children, young people and their families since 1970.

We work with children, from birth through to 25 years. Each year we support over 11,800 disabled children and work with about 60 Local Authorities across England.

We are passionate, caring and trusted and our vision is a world in which all disabled children and young people realise their aspirations. We offer support and practical help for families, every step of the way.

For more information about KIDS, click the 'Who We Are' button on the right-hand side.
We welcome applications from disabled people or people with lived experience of disability. We demonstrate our willingness to make reasonable adjustments to enable disabled candidates/staff to access and participate in the recruitment process (for example we make our adverts accessible, and where required/requested, will make application forms available in alternative formats, i.e. large print).  Kids encourages applications from disabled people by offering any disabled person who meets the person specification an interview.

If required, support is provided to disabled applicants to complete an application form. Hiring managers are directed to the in-house Careers team to understand what support we can provide.  

KIDS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all those who come into contact with our services. Our colleagues are trained to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns. We work closely with families and other agencies to take all reasonable steps to minimise the risk of harm to children, young people and adults. 

To fulfil our commitment to those we work with we observe safer recruitment and selection procedures and nurture a safeguarding culture which is open and transparent, where all concerns in relation to our people can be identified and spoken about openly and are dealt with promptly and appropriately. By identifying concerning, problematic or inappropriate behaviour early we aim to minimise the risk of abuse.

Please note this role may be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

About The Role

To work as part of a team supporting the provision of an exciting and challenging programme of activities in a safe and stimulating environment for children/young people with a range of disabilities/additional needs such as autism, behavioural, learning and emotional difficulties.
 
To work in partnership with parents/carers.
 
To encourage the children to play adventurously, creatively and imaginatively, and to enable them to obtain the full benefit of the facilities provided by the service.
 
This is a sessional position offering flexible working hours during evenings, weekends and school holidays.
 
The hourly rate is £11.95 per hour/ £13.39 inc holiday pay 
 
 


About You

The successful candidate will need to be educated to GCSE level, or have a NVQ level 2 as a minimum.
 
The candidate will need to demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with parents/carers, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. 
 
The candidate will also need have a fun and open minded attitude to play.
 
For more information, please see the job description.