Service Coordinator Bracknell - Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom - KIDS

KIDS

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Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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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, irrespective of their disability, from birth through to 25 years.

Each year we support over 15,000 disabled children, offer over 120 different services and work with about 80 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.

About The Role:

***In this role you will co-ordinate KIDS services in Bracknell Forest for disabled children and young people age 3-18 and their families as well as young adults up to 25.

This involves working alongside a senior practitioner lead and a group of sessional play workers to:

Coordinate the short breaks offer for children, young people and young adults as well as holiday play schemes and term time Saturday clubs
Attend local social and health meetings with the council and help to produce termly reports on delivery
Provide line management and supervisory support to the senior practitioners
For more information please see the JD attached
Please note:
The play scheme is run on Saturdays during term time and Monday to Friday during school holidays.
Being a car driver is essential for this role
The role of coordinator is based at KIDS Bracknell Office but as an organisation we support hybrid working this can be discussed more at interview

About You:

***- Relevant work experience in one of more of the following fields: Children's service, Health, Education, Social Care or the Voluntary sector or Advice and Guidance

Experience of working directly with Disabled children and young people and their families
Own life experience will be considered valuable
Experience of planning, delivering and evaluation groups and individual support for children and young people with disabilities

We are looking for a strong person centred manager with experience of working across children services.

You will need to have experience in managing small projects and overseeing a staff team of support/ play workers.

You will also need to be an experienced support/ play worker being able to cover shifts and model good practice.

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