Direct Short Breaks Worker - Berkshire

Closing date: 2nd December 2016

Hourly rate: £7.20 per hour (plus 12.07% holiday pay)
Hours of work: Variable hours on an "as and when" basis
Location: Berkshire

The role:

KIDS are looking for a number of Short Breaks Support Workers to support disabled children and young people to access activities within their local community in the evenings, at weekends and in the school holidays. Breaks last between two and six hours.

If you have some experience with children and/or supporting disabled people, are flexible, reliable and enthusiastic and would like the opportunity to support disabled children and young people to become more independent and enjoy new opportunities we would like to hear from you.

Car drivers are highly desirable but not essential.

Job description Person specification

KIDS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.

To apply

Download an application form

Please send completed applications by email to Cheree Garvey on [email protected]

For further information please contact Cheree via email or telephone 01329 312312.

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