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This is an exciting opportunity to support children and young people with disabilities to have fun, play, and experience enjoyable activities, achieving positive outcomes as well as giving parents/carers the opportunity to have a short break.
The role involves leading and arranging activities for children and young people with disabilities aged 5 - 18 years within Coventry in both group settings and on a one-to-one basis.
This is a city-wide service offering both building-based and outdoor activities from venues such as Broad Park House, Family Hubs, and sports centres.
Working hours are 10.25 hours per week, aligned with service needs, covering evenings, weekends, and school holidays. The rota will be provided on a termly basis.
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.
Who are we looking for?
We seek an enthusiastic, creative, warm, and nurturing individual with experience working with children and young people both 1-1 and in groups, and with an understanding of disabilities and challenging behaviour in formal settings.
Ideally, you can demonstrate skills that engage children in activities tailored to their individual needs, fostering personal, social, intellectual, and cultural development.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our website to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups, including:
* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
* Individuals currently in care or previously in care
* People who consider themselves disabled or have a long-term health condition
For full details, see the 'Coventry City Council Application Process' document on our jobs page. Any evidence of AI use in applications may lead to rejection unless justified.
Interview date(s): To be confirmed
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative, and creative spirit, bringing communities together to address challenges and foster social change.
We are vibrant, diverse, and committed to excellence. Our staff from various backgrounds aim to serve our residents effectively, working responsibly and collaboratively to improve our services.
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