Project Co-ordinator/classroom Assistant - Southwell, United Kingdom - Reach Learning Disability

Reach Learning Disability
Reach Learning Disability
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Southwell, United Kingdom

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Flower Pod Southwell - Project Co-ordinator/Classroom Assistant

Job Description:


Salary:
National minimum wage/National living wage (age dependent)

Location:
Brackenhurst Lane, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QL

Hours:37.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri - 8.30am - 4.30pm)


Can you help us Reach beyond expectation?

We seek a hardworking, dynamic and enthusiastic individual to play an active role in supporting clients at our Flower Pod Southwell horticultural day service.


We are looking for a team-player who is keen to get involved in all aspects of Reach's work including a willingness to help with fundraising activities.

We offer competitive packages, friendly working environment, and career development opportunities. Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks required.


To Apply:

Project Co-ordinator/Classroom Assistant

Job Purpose:


Support a Reach Centre's objectives and contribute to its targets by undertaking a broad range of delivery and support activities for Centre staff and clients.


Key Responsibilities:


Classroom
Set up and clear down for classroom sessions including sourcing materials and equipment as required
Support Tutors in the delivery of their sessions
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients during activities
Undertake cleaning as required

Clients
Provide support for groups of clients with additional needs in sessions (on or off the premises)
Provide shared lunchtime supervision of clients, normally between 1200 and 1300
Provide personal care including administering medication as and when required (training will be provided)

Provide 1:1 support for an identified client in sessions (on or off the premises)


Administration
Support Tutor's administrative tasks including photocopying, printing etc
Work at all times in accordance with Centre policies and procedures


Other Duties:

Generally support the Centre Manager in development and delivery of services
Access and contribute to supervisions and appraisals with line manager at agreed intervals
Assist with provision of refreshments and cleaning/washing up
Attend staff briefings and meetings as required
Communicate effectively with team members, clients and carers
Assist in delivery of zoom sessions
Assist with Friday evening social groups for clients if required (sickness/annual leave cover)


Key Skills/Qualifications:

Team working
Good communication
Person-centred working and non-judgemental approach
Ability to maintain client confidentiality
Basic Health & Safety
Problem solving to enable resolution of difficulties
English - for written and spoken communication
Ability to work on own initiative


Personal Attributes:

Drive and commitment
Flexibility and adaptability
High standards
Approachability
Empathy
Planning and organisation


Person Specification
The skills and experience the Project Co-ordinator/Classroom Assistant must have:

Essential:

  • Be able to work as part of a successful team
  • Effective communicator
  • Have a willingness to undertake training and
  • Have an awareness of basic health and safety
  • Be able to work to high standards
  • Have good problem solving skills
  • Have good IT skills
  • Have good English skills both written and spoken
  • Have a willingness to help with fundraising events

Desirable:

  • Experience of working with the groups in question, including providing personal care and administering development. medication
  • Health and Social Care NVQ level 2 or equivalent
  • Have a full UK Driving License and access to a vehicle.
  • Work with individuals who challenge
  • Have an understanding of difficulties the groups in questions face
  • Be confident to take the lead in covering classes as and when required

The kind of person we are looking for:

Essential:

  • Able to use your own initiative
  • Be approachable and nonjudgemental
  • Reliable and a good time keeper
  • Takes an interest in the people you support and shows commitment to the service
  • Prepared to be flexible and adaptable in the way you work
  • Be caring, patient and sensitive to the needs of the service user
  • Be able to work to a high standards
  • Enthusiastic and positive in your outlook

Desirable:

  • Creative and innovative.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£10.42 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week


Benefits:


  • Additional leave
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 16/02/2024


Reference ID:

PC FPS
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