Play and Youth Workers

Play/Youth Worker

• Do you want to go to work to have fun?
• How are your arts and crafts skills?
• Are you a pro at minecraft?
• How about building – any good at lego? Or den building?
• Or is baking more you?
• Do you enjoy getting your nails done or going for a walk to explore your surroundings?

If you remember how much joy play brought you as a child, or you enjoy these experiences with your younger siblings or your own children then please read on and get in touch – we would love to hear from you!

We know there has been a successful event when our staff leave our building with a smile on their face and feeling tired… We do believe that happy staff = happy children and young people! With this in mind, we know that disabilities really are no barrier to fun!

Could you be part of our team who put the young people first and work closely with families to plan and provide our support?

Families have described our service in the following ways;

‘We value it so highly and we would be lost without your support.’

‘You provide an amazing service and have an awesome team of support workers. I couldn’t be without you.’

‘Thank you so much for all the work you do and the lovely friendly team you have created. We are hugely grateful and supportive of PLUS.’

‘Thank you very much for caring.’

So, if you value friendships, believe in opportunities being available to all and are a good communicator – then please get in touch to find out how to join our team!

Responsibilities (not exclusive) are to:

• Build relationships with the individual/s and their families to support them and their son/daughter
• to participate in the planning, preparation and delivery of person centred/outcome focused leisure activities in a variety of settings or on occasion, in the individuals’ home.
• To brief and de-brief parents/carers before and after events and to complete all necessary forms or reports.
• to work collaboratively with staff at PLUS and from other organisations.
• Implement the individual’s plan to achieve stated outcomes
• Support young people with personal care such as toileting and feeding
• Promote independence
• Complete paperwork promptly

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience working with people with disabilities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build a rapport
• Good basic education
• Desirable: Driving license – with access to your own car
• Interests in sport, drama, music, arts and crafts, baking and cooking would be welcomed
• Please note, you may be required to register with the SSSC, depending on how you develop within your role

Personal qualities

• Willing to work flexibly
• A belief in inclusion and respect of others
• Strength in communicating
• Honest and reliable
• Compassionate
• Enjoy sharing activities with children and young people
• Commitment to personal development

Additional Information

Group events: weekend, after school, evening and school holidays

Looking for staff for: Stirling and Falkirk Group activities. Also opportunties for staff to gain skills to support children and adults on a 1:1 basis in the community across the wider Forth Valley.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time with hours ranging from 8-35 per week

Salary: £9.90 per hour for training, £10.50 - £11.50 for all other work.

Contract length: we are looking for commitment for a minimum of 12 months

Application process: Following submission of your CV, you may be invited to complete a job application form. You will not be considered for interview without a completed application.

Work Remotely: It is not possible to work remotely in this role. However some of our training opportunities can be delivered in this manner.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 8-35 per week

Salary: £9.90-£11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff will receive in depth induction training which will include training in infection control with a briefing on our risk assessment. This training will ensure that all new staff feel confident and equipped to understand our protocols. PPE provided.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location