Family Care and Support Worker/Breathing Space
Location
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear | United Kingdom
Job description
Family Care and Support Worker/Breathing Space
Grade3 £24,294 - £25,979 per annum pro rata to hours worked
Casual position till 31st March 2025
INTERVIEW DATE 17TH APRIL 2024Together for Children works on behalf of Sunderland City Council to deliver children's services in the city, which means that local authority continuous service terms and conditions apply. Child Centered, Respectful, Creative and Transparent are our company values, as well as an Ofsted rated Outstanding service, and this is what you can expect from Together for Children when you join us.
The Family Care and Support Team are looking for someone to Provide support for Breathing Space.
Breathing Space supports children/ young people ages from10-16, in a club setting, after school and on a weekend, offering a specialist short break option for those who have a primary learning need or ASD and are at risk of suspension or permanent exclusion from school
Clubs are running term time as below but days and time change during school holidays
Tuesday 14.30- 17-30
Thursday 14.30- 17-30
Friday 14.30- 17-30
Saturday 9-00- 12.00
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to an enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and barring Service
Together for Children is committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse local communities that we support across Sunderland. We’re striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued and diversity is celebrated by everyone.
As part of this commitment, we work collaboratively with our established employee networks:
• Accessibility Network
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Racial Equality Network
We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race, and background.
As well as an attractive and competitive salary, other benefits of working for Together for Children include agile working arrangements, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a flexi-time scheme. A comprehensive health and wellbeing programme is also on offer to all employees
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