The Parasol Project • Oxford, Oxfordshire
About this role
Duties & responsibilities
To aid the inclusion of disabled children and young people in activities alongside their non-disabled peers.
To adhere to Parasol’s Policies & Procedures & take part in relevant training courses.
To work with and support named disabled children and young people on a one to one or small group basis within Services run by Parasol or other organisations Parasol is working in partnership with.
To observe confidentiality in your work for Parasol.
To work as part of a team, to attend session briefs/debriefs & weekly team meetings and appraisals when instructed.
To undertake petty cash transactions when instructed.
To adhere to the rules and procedures in the various settings in which Parasol works. To be responsible for the safe keeping of any Parasol equipment used.
Person Specification — Essential
Commitment to working inclusively.
Ability to communicate with children.
Good general communication skills.
Ability to act on own initiative.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to prioritise and make decisions.
Ability to respond to change positively.
Commitment to the development of play opportunities for children of all abilities. Good time management.
Applicant must be suitable to work with children and young people.
Person Specification — Desirable (Non-Essential)
Leadership and motivational ability.
Previous experience in working with children.
First Aid qualification.
DBS registered for update service.
Safeguarding qualification/training.
Lifting & Handling qualification/training.
Play work qualification/training.
Disability Equality qualification/training.
Food Hygiene qualification/training.
Holiday work
Child Playscheme (Playworkers)
school holidays - 9.30am to 4pm
Teen activities (Enablers)
school holidays - 9.30am to 4pm