Casual Support Worker - Guildhall, United Kingdom - Achieving for Children

Achieving for Children
Achieving for Children
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Guildhall, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently.

As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.

To find out more about us

We are responsible for the entire range of children's education, health and social care services in all three boroughs.

We use a Signs of Safety practice model and approach which ensures the voice of the child is at the heart of everything we do.

There's never been a better time to join AfC, we are growing our workforce, implementing new flexible working arrangements and have increased our virtual wellbeing offer.


The post holder's will support The Coordinator of Anstee Bridge to; assist in the education & social/emotional development of students; assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of group and individualised programmes of learning experience for students.


The post holder will contribute to activities run by FAB (Friends of Anstee Bridge Charity); support with the day to day running of Anstee and support administrative duties to help with the running of Anstee Bridge and liaise with mainstream schools, parents/carers and other relevant bodies to gather student information.

About the role

We will expect the job holder to have:

  • The ability to contribute effectively to a range of sessions/ workshops targeted at young people aged 11-1
  • The ability to communicate effectively with a range of children, families and professionals
  • The ability to use a range of digital hardware or software to support your work effectively i.e. microsoft or Google software.
  • Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creativethinking, problemsolving and multitasking.
  • Ability to work flexibly and independently with limited management oversight.
  • Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children using a strength based approach.
About you


Qualifications

  • Educated to Level 2 (good pass or equivalent) in Maths and English (Essential)

Skills and Experience

  • Experience of working effectively with young people aged 1116, with social, emotional, mental health needs, in an education or youth work setting
  • Experience of keeping, maintaining and filing records and keep confidentiality
  • A good knowledge of safeguarding legislation, SEND and Children's Act

Personal attributes

  • A passion for Achieving for Children's vision, mission and values (trust, empower. respect) to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives.
  • Able to use a range of digital hardware or software to support your work effectively i.e. microsoft or Google software.
  • Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creativethinking, problemsolving and multitasking.
  • Able to work flexibly and independently with limited management oversight.
  • Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children using a strength based approach.
  • Commitment to resourcesharing and collaborative working within Achieving for Children and across organisational boundaries in the best interests of children and families.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
About our benefits


We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working.


In AfC you will also have access to:

  • 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years.
  • Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
  • Stable and supportive leadership
  • Hybrid and mobile working (between home and work) with latest technology to facilitate this
  • Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
  • Flexible working options helping to keep a good work life balance
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
  • A range of staff benefits and discounts
  • An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children

Important Information


Right to work:
The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.


Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect al
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