Team Leader - Bedford, United Kingdom - Autism Bedfordshire

Autism Bedfordshire

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Bedford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Team Leader - Saturday Morning Activity Group in Bedford

Part-Time:
alternate Saturday mornings during term-time

£9.75 per hour (plus holiday pay)
- _Do you have knowledge of autism?_
- _Do you have the experience to lead and deliver exciting and engaging sessions?_
- _Are you someone who is wanting to push your skills and knowledge further and lead a team of Support Workers?_

If your answer is "yes", you might be the person we are looking for.

Loads of Autistic Fun (or L.O.A.F. for short) is a Saturday morning activity group which the whole family can attend.

It runs fortnightly during term time from 10am to 1pm and provides an inclusive environment where all children up to age 12 (those with autism and their siblings) and their parents/carers are welcome and supported by trained staff and volunteers.

L.O.A.F. provides a place where autistic children and their families can feel comfortable, accepted and valued.

It is a calm, supportive environment that enables the children to feel safe, join in and not be judged if they don't.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Team Leader at our LOAF (Loads of Autistic Fun) family group to run activities for autistic children and their siblings.

Key aspects of the role involve planning sessions, managing a small staff team and ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to.

Working closely with the Children's Services team you will continue to support excellent service delivery for our existing and future families.

Autism Bedfordshire is a great place to work, with a team of dedicated staff making a difference to autistic people and their families lives in Bedfordshire.

You will gain valuable experience supporting autistic children and young people across different settings and activities.

All of our staff and volunteers are given the opportunity to develop and increase their skills and experience supporting their future career pathways.

We provide training and support with continuing personal and professional development. We will pay your planning hours and travel expenses.

No agencies please.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 1.5 per week

Salary:
£9.75 per hour

Day range: