Contract
About the Role
Our Playscheme enables children and young people aged between 5-18 years old with support needs and learning disabilities to have a stimulating inclusive play with an emphasis on young people having fun and developing their confidence.
Our service provides families & carers with a short break in the school holidays and gives children the opportunity to interact and engage with others in an active, creative and sensory environment.
- Paid training is provided
Salary
Casual hourly rate: £12 per hour
Scheme Dates 2024:Â
Summer: 1st July - 1st August (Mon- Thu each week)
Scheme Dates 2025:
Easter: Tuesday 8th April – Friday 11th April & Monday 14th April – Thursday 17th April
Summer: 30th June – 31st July (Mon – Thu each week)
Requirements
Do you want to make a real difference to children and young adults in your community?
Our Playscheme team in West Lothian is looking for enthusiastic individuals to provide ongoing seasonal support to children and young people aged between 5-18 years old with support needs and learning disabilities.
We are looking for support workers who share The Action Group’s values and who are great communicators. The ideal candidate would be patient and practical, and also have a sense of fun. You need to be energetic, creative and have great attention to detail.
This position requires a Valid UK Driver's License and access to your own car.
Applying Information
Benefits
To apply, please read the job description and complete the application form.
Do you have questions before applying? Send us an email to recruitment@actiongroup.org.uk.
Please send your completed application, self-declaration and equal opportunities forms to recruitment@actiongroup.org.uk.
HSF Health Plan to all our Full-time & Part-time employees
Pension
Good annual leave entitlements
TAG Rewards – our exclusive discounts and savings programme
Travel time payable where applicable
Ongoing support, training and development opportunities
Mileage allowance where applicable
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Action Group is an Investors in People Golden Award winning organisation, and we demonstrate our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion by being a Disability Confident Leader and a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Disability Confident Leader
We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, who will be invited to interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you feel that you fit this criteria, then please make us aware of this in writing when you apply.
Stonewall Silver Employer 2022
To ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of our clients as well as the communities in which we live and work, we encourage and welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, sexual orientation and gender identity. We are an organization which values people of all faiths, religions, disabilities, ages and ethnicities and believe our differences are our strengths. For more information, please contact our Equality Network: equality@actiongroup.org.uk.
*Equality
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