73 per hour
Contract type: Casual
Enhanced DBS Check
Hammersmith & Fulham, rated nationally by Ofsted as one of the top Local Authorities, we never stop moving forward. Our ambition is to focus even more on increasing the quality of our practice and the work with children, young people, and families to sustain positive change. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision.
Do you have a good experience of working with children with disabilities and complex needs and their families? Are you passionate about ensuring all children can achieve their full potential?
The Stephen Wiltshire Centre provide Short Breaks to children with disabilities and complex needs in London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. We provide after school sessions, weekend Short Breaks and Holiday Provision for children and young people aged 8-18 with a range of needs, as well as delivering play and stay sessions for under 5’s. We also provide Outreach in the Community for some children, as part of their Short Breaks packages.
We are currently recruiting 4 casual Short Breaks Workers: The Casual Short Breaks Delivery Worker will deliver Short Breaks for children with complex needs and disabilities ensuring that all aspects of their needs are met both within Stephen Wiltshire Centre and the within the community. The Short Breaks Delivery Worker will ensure they work within the standards set by OFSTED and the CQC in their role to support engagement in quality short breaks for our children.
Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.
We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.
It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.