Youth worker Work, Jobs in Kennington, Ken (with Salaries)

Part Time Group Support Worker - Children and Young People
21 Together —Maidstone
- £13.46 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Experience working with children
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Fixed Term Children's Support Worker
Rubicon Children's Home —Herne Bay
- £14 an hour
- Weekend availability
- English
- In-person
- Care plans
- Paid training
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Senior Childrens Support Worker
Superior Healthcare —Canterbury
- £17.25 - £19.55 an hour
- Night shift
- Care experience
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Children's Residential Support Worker
Channels and Choices —Dover
- £13.70 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- School
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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3d
Children's Residential Support Worker
INDEPENDENCE-DEVELOPMENT LTD —Chatham
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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4d
Childrens Complex Care Support Worker
Superior Healthcare —Maidstone
- £15 - £17 an hour
- Night shift
- Care experience
- Driving
- Care plans
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Young Persons Support Worker
Making a Difference —Rainham
- From £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Store discount
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4d
Support Worker
Nuu Home Group —Canterbury
- £13.00 - £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- IT
- In-person
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Children's Residential Support Worker
Moonreach —Deal
- From £13.30 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
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5d
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (B6 to B7 Developmental Post)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust —Rochester
- £39,959 - £56,515 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Care plans
- School
3d
Young Adult Carer Support Worker
Carers FIRST —Medway
- £14,871 - £24,454 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Young Carer Support Worker (Medway)
Carers FIRST —Medway
- £14,871 - £24,454 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Qualified Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home
Nirvana Care and Support Hubs —Rochester
- £13.50 - £15.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Qualified Support Worker - Children's Residential Home
Nirvana Care and Support Hubs —Rochester
- £13.50 - £15.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Childcare
- English
- Driving
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Residential Support Worker (Permenant)
Full Circle Living Ltd —Maidstone
- £13 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Cooking
- In-person
- Free parking
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11d
Young Adult Carer Support Worker (Swire Trust Project)
Medway Council —Medway
- £14,871 - £24,454 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Care & Support Worker (nights) - Young People @ Footprints
Strode Park Foundation —Canterbury
- £12.87 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule
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9d
Young Carer Support Worker
Medway Council —Medway
- £14,871 - £24,454 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Cover Supervisor Contract Full Time
Philosophy Education —Chatham
- £95 - £200 a day
- School

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Part Time Group Support Worker - Children and Young People

21 Together
Maidstone

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Job details

Temporary | Permanent | Part-time | Temp to perm
£13.46 an hour
13 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Driving Licence
Experience working with children
Organisational skills
Care plans
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Group Support Worker - Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Do you want the chance to learn new skills, work in a fun and dynamic team, all whilst making a real difference?

We need enthusiastic team members who want to provide excellent services to young people with Down's syndrome. 21 Together highly values staff professional development, so the role will come with full, expert training. We are looking for people with an excellent rapport with young people, who can adjust their communication style according to the needs of the young person. This role would suit an energetic individual with a can-do attitude, and a love for learning new skills.

Vacancy:

21 Together run direct intervention groups for children and young people, providing a syndrome-specific intervention service covering cognition, language and physical skills for children with Down’s syndrome. Part of this is S-Club, a social group for young people with Down’s syndrome aged 11-18years and SClub+ for those aged 18-25, which follow smiLE therapy, providing time to connect with others and skills sessions focussing on communication, relationships, community and identity.

We are looking for a member of support staff to help us deliver this programme under expert guidance. The role will require you to work closely with the young people with Down’s syndrome, teaching staff and speech therapists. The majority of the role will be working with children aged 11-25 years in SClub and SClub+.

This role is in-person in Maidstone on Saturdays during term time.

Please note that our recruitment policy does not allow for unsuccessful candidates to apply for the same role within a 12 month period.

Hours / Days approximate only:

09:00 – 16:00 : 6.5hrs x30 Saturdays (including a 30min unpaid lunch) supporting S-Club (11-18yrs)
16:00 – 18:00: 2hrs x1 per month supporting S-Club+ (18-25yrs)

Additional hours possible during Easter and Summer School Holidays, along with school half terms, to support at holiday clubs, as well as one-off events and activity sessions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Group Support Worker

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

To help deliver 21 Together education and intervention programmes, including training and learning; that assists children, young people and young adults who have Down’s syndrome to develop their communication and life skills.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To support their team in all aspects of delivering the intervention groups, speech groups, social communication groups, education groups and / or holiday camps.
To assist and / or deliver intervention groups as directed by the Inclusion Practitioner or attending therapist / specialist.
To enable all families to access and leave the building safely.
To liaise with parents, answer basic questions and take messages for the group lead.
To set up and tidy away the environment as directed by group lead.
To assist at speech clubs for children and young people with Down’s syndrome. This includes assisting and / or delivering in whole group time, small intervention time, lunch times, free time and set up/clear up.
Contribute to the provision of a safe and stimulating play environment.
Maintenance of appropriate records, registers and reports as directed.
Contribute to and be involved in liaising with parents/carers/other family members.
Contribute to team meetings to facilitate the planning and preparation of activities.
Assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of activities, which meet children’s individual developmental needs.
Adhering to all safeguarding requirements and any procedures.
Maintain service-user confidentiality at all times.
Attend internal & external meetings as necessary, to ensure the successful delivery and development of the service.

It is the nature of the post that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. The post holder will therefore be expected to work in a flexible way.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The support worker will work closely with the group leaders. It is vital they can work as a team and create a consistent environment and approach within the groups. This approach will be led by the group leader.
The support worker will be responsible for the following of the 21 Together Safeguarding Policy in respect to all sessions and Speech Clubs.
The support worker will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and data protection.
The support worker will be aware of and support difference and ensure everyone has equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
The support worker will attend and participate in regular meetings with the 21 Together Management and such training and other learning activities as required by 21 Together from time to time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The following are essential requirements for the role:

Excellent rapport with children and young people
Confident communication skills with a range of ages and learning abilities
Effective communication skills both written and spoken
Ability to deliver activities according to guidance from the Speech and Language therapist, specialist teacher and group lead
Effective organisational skills
Ability to effectively manage the learning and wider environment
Innovative with strong interpersonal skills and good team player
Effective time management skills and ability to deliver to deadlines
Ability to demonstrate discretion and to handle confidential information sensitively
High degree of self-motivation and commitment to the community you will be working with
Commitment to the vision and aims of 21 Together
Confidence in the use of IT
Ability to assist in making appropriate resources for sessions
Must have a full DBS check or willing to undertake one
Must have completed Safeguarding Training and have a sound knowledge of safeguarding issues or be willing to undertake this
Must have completed first aid and safety training or be willing to undertake this
Experience of working in teams and independently
Should be able to use Makaton signing or be willing to undergo this training

The following are desirable for the role:

Experience of working with children or young people to improve their communication skills
Experience of providing support for people with Down’s syndrome and their families or of working with people with learning disabilities in social or educational environment
Experience of delivering set therapeutic or educational interventions under guidance is preferred
Knowledge of augmentative communication systems, be willing to train on the job, or attend any relevant training as specified by the charity
Knowledge of successful strategies for promoting positive behaviour
Full driving licence (beneficial for occasional travel; not a requirement).

Role to start September 2026

Potential Interview Dates: 5th, 11th, 12th and 29th August.

Assessment Date: Between 17th - 19th August - Exact date to be confirmed.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Temp to perm

Pay: £13.46 per hour

Experience:

working with children and young people: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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youth worker jobs in kennington, ken

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Children's Residential Support Worker

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