Position Details
£12.85 per hour
Preston, Lancashire
Full‑Time
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and practical person to join the team at Space, a multi‑sensory centre, working to enable carers to use the sensory facilities to gain the maximum benefit for children and adults with additional needs. You must be committed, positive and person‑centred in your approach and have the ability to guide and nurture groups.
Each day is different at the Space Centre according to which groups are attending, so the role requires an adaptable approach and a willingness to multitask. Good communication skills are a necessity and also basic administrative and IT skills and the ability to work with technology.
We are open 7 days a week, shifts will include weekend and evening work.
Responsibilities
- Guide and nurture groups at the multi‑sensory centre
- Assist carers in using sensory facilities to support children and adults with additional needs
- Maintain an adaptable approach across varied daily programmes
- Handle basic administrative and IT tasks related to the centre
- Work collaboratively with team members across weekend and evening shifts
Qualifications
- Experience working with people with physical and/or learning disabilities, including those with autism
- Strong communication skills and a person‑centred approach
- Basic administrative and IT competency
- Willingness to work 7 days a week, including weekends and evenings
Benefits and Diversity
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti‑racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, recently awarded Investors in People Gold.
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