Apple Recruitment
are recruiting for Care Attendants (ALL STARS Activity Scheme) on behalf of the
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.
Job Purpose:
The
Summer Activity Scheme aims to provide inclusive physical activities for young
people with disabilities between the ages of 7-17 years in the Armagh City, Banbridge
and Craigavon Borough Council area. Through this Scheme, the young people will
be introduced to different forms of physical activity which will breakdown
existing barriers to their participation and enhance their active lifestyles,
health and confidence.
Job Description:
The post holders will be required to assist with the co-ordination
and organisation of the programme of activities and care for the young people
attending the Scheme. This will include attending to the young people’s
personal needs and ensuring their safety and wellbeing whilst adhering to
Council policies and procedures.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the
young people participating in the Scheme.
- Attend to the personal needs of the young people
including toileting and changing as required.
- Administer medication in accordance with Trust
guidelines and the Medication Log.
- Assist with the co-ordination and organisation
of the programme of activities to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the
Scheme.
- Keep the Leader informed of medical
considerations/difficulties of each young person.
- Keep the Leader informed of accidents and other
incidents.
- Accompany young people during the Scheme on private
transport as required.
- Undertake any other relevant duties that may be
required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft
word format to Sarah Vize by clicking on the link below by Friday 5 July 2024 at 12.00 noon. You must also include a bullet
pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the
Essential Criteria below:
Essential Criteria:
Applicants must, by the closing
date for applications, have:
Experience/Qualifications
Currently undertaking or have
completed:
1a.) Teacher training or other
relevant third level qualification e.g. sports, leisure, arts, youth work.
OR
1b.) NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a
relevant subject e.g. Childcare, Teaching/ Classroom Assistant.
2.) Experience of working with
young people between the ages of 7-17 years.
Skills/Abilities
3.) Effective
communication and interpersonal skills.
4.) Ability
to assist with coordination and organisation of the programme.
5.) Ability
to work within established procedures and guidelines.
6.) Customer
focused.
7.) High
level of commitment towards job.
Working
Arrangements/Flexibility
Applicants
must be available for the entire duration of the training and the Scheme:
Training:
22 July 2024 – 26 July 2024 (inclusive)
AND
Scheme
weeks: 29 July 2024 – 16 August 2024 inclusive (excluding Saturdays and
Sundays).
Desirable Criteria:
Experience of:
1.)
Working with people
with a disability including toileting and changing.
2.)
Working on an activity
programme for young people.
3.)
Working on an activity
programme for young people with a disability.
Further Details
- Hourly Rate: £11.98 per hour
- Location: Gilford Community Centre, Craigavon
- Duration: Temporary
- Hours:
·
Training (22 July 2024 – 26 July 2024 inclusive): Monday – Friday 10:00
am – 3:00 pm (including 30 minutes unpaid break).
·
Scheme weeks (29 July 2024 – 16 August 2024 inclusive, excluding
Saturdays and Sundays): Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm plus additional hours
as required.
If you
wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft
word format to Sarah Vize by clicking on the link below by Friday 5 July 2024 at 12.00 noon.
Applicants must ensure their CV is
accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history
inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact
details.
Please note only applicants that
match this criteria can be considered for the role.
Apple Recruitment Services is
acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apple
Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.