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Job Description and Person Specification

Special condition: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure

with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The successful applicant will be responsible for the cost of the Enhanced Disclosure.

Job Title: Children and Young Person’s Support Worker

Hourly Rate: £9.90

Employment Status: Permanent

Responsible To: CYP Coordinator

Location: Recruiting Across Coventry

people with complex needs and disabilities

Skills & Ability Essential

• Ability to use person centred approaches to plan & deliver

social, leisure and recreational opportunities for children
and young people with learning disabilities and complex
needs

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues,

parents, carers, children & young people

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Practical arts, crafts, music, drama, sports or games skills

• Have held a position of responsibility

• To work as part of a team

• Demonstrate an ability to motivate and encourage

children and young people with complex needs to
participate in activities

• Show an understanding of alternative methods of

communication that could be used with non-verbal
children and young people

• To plan and deliver creative programmes to meet

individual levels of ability and need

• Willing to undertake further training

• Be able to participate in sports and other physicals

activities

• Demonstrate an ability to work on own initiative

Training &
Qualifications

Desirable

• Children and Young People Workforce Development

qualification Level 2 relating to children and young
people or a willingness to undergo training.

Job Description and Person Specification

Special condition: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure

with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The successful applicant will be responsible for the cost of the Enhanced Disclosure.

Who We Look For
Are you a warm, personable, and caring individual who can empower,

support and care for children and young people with a learning disability?

Do you have passion for what you do, are a good communicator and have

good problem-solving skills?

Midland Mencap is looking to recruit support workers to provide social and

recreational activities across Coventry for children and young people with

complex needs.

We place a high value upon integrity, ethical standards, and a commitment

to excellence.

If you have experience working with children and young people with complex

needs that’s a bonus. But don’t be put off if not. We value transferable skills

from all backgrounds and provide comprehensive training to all our staff.

What Does A Support Worker Do?
Support Workers are responsible for providing the appropriate support to

children and young people either within their own home or within the local

community.

The ideal candidate will be able to work in a caring and person-centred way,

enabling children and young people to access social and recreational

opportunities which are fun, safe and meaningful.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide a person-centred approach when providing activities and

support for children and young people with complex needs.

• To take the lead for specific tasks as designated by the coordinator.

• To mentor and support new staff during their probationary period.

• To undertake training and take responsibility for children/young person who

require tube feeding or emergency medication.

• Ensure that all information for a designated group of children is kept up to

date including “All About Me’s” protocols and risk assessments

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by proactively

managing safeguarding principles and practises.

• Maintain a safe, creative and stimulating environment for children and

young people’s social, leisure and recreational activities

• Attend staff meetings before and after sessions on a planned basis to

discuss and assess the progress of the service

• Attend training sessions

• Support children & young people to participate in arts and crafts, games,

sports, drama, music, & outings

• Follow financial and administrative procedures as directed by the Children

and Young Person’s Coordinator

Job Description and Person Specification

Special condition: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure

with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The successful applicant will be responsible for the cost of the Enhanced Disclosure.

• Follow first aid procedures and keep records of all accidents, incidents and

treatment given

• Provide personal care when needed respecting the dignity and privacy of

the individual at all times.

• Monitor and evaluate children and young peoples’ progress through

observation and record keeping.

• Ensure that responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Health and

Safety legislation, and Midland Mencap’s Equal Opportunities, Child
Protection Policies and Ofsted regulations

• Ensure appropriate professional boundaries with children, young people,

parents and carers, staff and volunteers are maintained across the service

• Be available to work flexible hours city-wide

• Participate in planned regular meetings with the Children and Young

Person’s co-ordinator and other Midland Mencap colleagues