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1 to 1 support

maidstone mencap charitable trust ltd

the purpose of our 1 to 1 carers is to provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children and young adults attending our provisions... making a positive difference to the lives of those with learning difficulties, additional needs or disabilities within our community. You will be enabling and empowering those in are care to reach their true potential, supporting their care, education social and leisure activities with opportunities and experiences worki

Detailed Description

the purpose of our 1 to 1 carers is to provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children and young adults attending our provisions... making a positive difference to the lives of those with learning difficulties, additional needs or disabilities within our community. You will be enabling and empowering those in are care to reach their true potential, supporting their care, education social and leisure activities with opportunities and experiences working together as part of a lovely team of staff and other carers. duties and responsibilities will include... ...supporting the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children or young adults from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development. ...developing an understanding and knowledge of the child or young persons individuals personal care needs including their communication techniques to support their welfare requirements ...providing comfort and warmth ...supporting personalised planning programmes alongside the child's key person ....to work as part of our team

Activities you will be doing

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Youth Work,Support Work

What skills are required for this role

Language Skills, Listening, Art & Craft, Teamwork

Why these skills are required

you will need to be a caring individual with an understanding and empathy of those with learning disabilities

What is in it for you

It’s really good fun and fulfilling for those we care for and all in our team You get loads back from those you work with, making a valuable contribution to our community. You meet all sorts of people, making friends, learning new skills and broadens your social network It increases your self confidence, and gives you a sense of pride and natural sense of accomplishment.. It provides excellent work experience for chosen career, supporting your personal statement and the important skills to use in a workplace such as teamwork and communication Counts for community service as part of Duke of Edinburgh.

Time Commitment

our playschool setting is open Mon Tues Wed term time with children attending 10-1. volunteer support will be valuable on 1 2 or all 3 sessions our junior club is saturday mornings 10-12 during term times our youth club runs two thursday sessions each month 6.30 - 8.30pm

ME15 8EB

maidstone mencap Cobtree Hall Mote Park, Willington st Maidstone ME158EB

we are based in the grounds of Mote Park if coming by car... the entrance to the the park is via School lane, just of Willington st Maidstone. we have allocated parking / drop off around our building

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
14+,15+,16+,17+,18 and over,18+
We Welcome
N/A