About LinkAble
LinkAble is a Woking-based charity supporting children, young people and adults with a learning disability and autistic people to live life to the full. We provide fun, structured sessions that build skills, confidence and lasting friendships.
The Role
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to join our team delivering engaging sessions for:
- Children aged 5–11 years, or
- Teenagers aged 12–18 years, or
- Adults 18+
Activities include arts and crafts, messy play, baking, themed activity days, games and occasional outings.
You will:
- Support children, young people and adults to participate in activities
- Assist with personal care and moving & handling (training provided)
- Promote communication, independence and confidence
- Follow safeguarding procedures and work within charity policies
- Contribute to a safe, positive and inclusive environment
This role is hands-on, sociable and highly rewarding.
About You
- Passionate about supporting young people and adults with additional needs and disabilities
- Warm, patient and encouraging
- Confident and enthusiastic
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
Experience working with children or people with SEN or working towards a Health and Social Care certificate is desirable but not essential – full training is provided.
Important: In line with guidance from Ofsted, applicants must be aged 18 or over.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training programme (including Safeguarding, First Aid & Disability Awareness)
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Supportive team environment
- Charity Worker Discount Card
All appointments are subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS checks and references.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £8.97-£14.24 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Woking GU21 5HE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What experience do you have of caring for children or adults with learning disabilities?
Work Location: In person
