Project Worker 2 Liverpool Short Breaks (23409)

Short Breaks Project Worker (Project Worker 2) : Barnardo’s Liverpool Short Breaks Service

Interested in working with children and young people?

• Do you want to make a positive impact?
• Looking for flexible, rewarding work?

We’re looking for a committed Project Worker to join our friendly and dedicated team at Barnardo’s Liverpool Short Breaks Service.

The Role

• Support, plan and deliver fun, meaningful activities for children and young people
• Work evenings and weekends during term time
• Work daytime hours during school holidays
• Lead a team

About Us

• We support children and young people aged 6–18 with special educational needs and disabilities
• We provide play and leisure opportunities and vital respite for families
• We are passionate about inclusion, safeguarding and positive experiences

Location

• Palmerston School, Minehead Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 6AU
• Opportunity to work across additional sites as the service grows

Working Pattern

• 18 hours per week
• After school, weekends and school holidays
• All above are essential

What We’re Looking For (evidence required in your application)

• Experience working with children & young people with SEND (paid or voluntary)
• Ability to supervise the work of others
• Ability to engage children and young people in structured activities
• Warm, empathetic and effective communication skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and to lead a team
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirements
• To support managers in the contribution to service development
• Experience of personal care or willingness to undertake/learn

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging sessions for a range of ages and abilities
• Positive and pro-active mindset
• Facilitate and record group activities
• Ensure sessions run smoothly and safely
• Create a safe, fun and inclusive environment

When completing your application, please clearly link your skills, knowledge and experience to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information, with an understanding of the service context described.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

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