Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Salary: Grade 5, £26,824 - £29,540 per annum pro rata based on 37 hours per week. £13.90 - £15.31 per hour
Drumcroon
There are 5 positions working 30 x 4.75-hour sessions in school holiday periods, plus 49 hours mandatory training
Temporary until 31st March 2027
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
About you:
Are you a person that enjoys messy, creative and sensory play with children with disabilities? Do you think that you could make a positive impact on the lives of children with disabilities? If you answered yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you.
We have 5 new, exciting opportunities to join our award-winning team.
Due to some additional funding, we will be offering 30 HAF sessions throughout the year in school holiday periods. We also have 5 Short Breaks funded positions being advertised alongside these positions. Applicants are welcome to apply for both positions.
This is a real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children with disabilities and their parents / carers.
Your role:
You will work within a small, caring and enthusiastic team providing short breaks for children with disabilities and complex health needs. You will support the children to enjoy a mix of exciting leisure / social activities and encourage appropriate friendships within a group setting, both within a community base and in the local community.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
You will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and you’ll be a great communicator. Experienced in working with children, you will take pride in the work and be ready for the challenges and responsibilities that go hand in hand with the role. You’ll be eager to make a difference to the lives of the children we support and will be committed to ensuring they are included and championed within the local community.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
The Leisure for All team offers short breaks to parent and carers by offering leisure time activities in the evenings, weekends and school holidays to children with disabilities and complex health needs aged 5-19 years inclusive.
The posts will provide 30 x 4.75 hour HAF sessions to children referred to the service from within the Wigan area.
To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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If you wish to have an informal chat about this post prior to applying, please feel free to contact:
Katie Austin Senior Support Worker: 01942 486062 / k.austin@wigan.gov.uk or Kelly Piper Manager on 01942 486062 / k.piper@wigan.gov.uk
If you are interested in the posts, we are holding 2 Open House sessions for people to visit the centre, speak with managers and team members and really get a feel for what the service offers and have a short, informal interview. For our planning and for numbers please ring 01942 486062 stating which session you will be attending:
Wednesday 18th February from 5pm to 7pm
Monday 23rd February from 11.30am to 1pm.
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child and adult barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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