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How to Apply:
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Job summary:
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Manage school holiday play schemes and Saturday clubs and at home provision or similar short breaks throughout the year in designated locations for children/young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities.
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• Support the Service manager in ensuring the smooth delivery and provision of the services that we provide and that they are fully compliant with SNAP/St Albans MENCAP's health and safety and statutory duties.
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Key responsibilities
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1. SNAP service delivery - Organise, develop and maintain effective play schemes and clubs, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for the children and overseeing there day to day running.
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2. Ensure the smooth delivery of the services that we provide and that they are fully compliant with SNAP/St Albans MENCAP's health and safety and statutory duties.
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3. Help advertise and assist in recruiting play workers/leaders/apprentices, and promote professional and public awareness of the schemes.
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4. Where required provide medical and/or personal care for children/young people attending play schemes and clubs.
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5. Deal with and following up any complaints raised by parents/carers, staff or other professionals.
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6. Contacting parents/carers to arrange home/school visits to risk assess child prior to them attending Playscheme.
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7. Developing the provision of CQC registered domiciliary services.
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Person specifications
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• Diplomatic and tactful with excellent interpersonal skills
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• Good written and verbal communications skills and competency in using basic software packages.
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• Methodical and organised with ability to prioritise and delegate.
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• Commitment to the overall aims and objectives of SNAP/St Albans Mencap and its development
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• Self-motivation, Flexibility and Enthusiasm to work in a small charitable organisation.
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Key experience
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• Demonstrable ability to work with learning disabled of all ages and to be able to liaise with the families and other stakeholders of the people we support.
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• Ability to manage people, grow a team and motivate individuals.
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• Understanding of health and safety and compliance with statutory duties in delivering services.
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Desirable experience
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• Knowledge and understanding of working with a local charity delivering services locally.
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• Working at a responsible level in the charity sector
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Other
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• Some out of hours work and regular Saturday work may be required.
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• Driving licence and access to transport a prerequisite.
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• Home working and flexible working around core hours may be possible.