Options Autism are hiring Outdoor Group Activity Worker in the Fife region!
Job Title: Outdoor Group Activity Worker – Children and Young People
Salary: Up to £27,831.68 per annum depending on experience
Location: Falkland House School Perth, Fairmount Terrace, Perth
Hours: 38 Hours per week
Shifts: A mixture of early (07:30 - 14:30), late (14:00-22:00) and double (07:30-22:00) shifts on a three week rolling rota.
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence required
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
About us
Falkland House School Perth is an independent residential school for boys and girls aged from 12 - 19. Our young people have a range of Additional Support Needs including emotional and behavioural difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. We were the first independent school in Scotland (outside of the NAS) to receive accreditation from the National Autistic Society. We can accommodate up to 24 young people.
The opportunity
This is a role with an exciting career and development plan, structured to ensure our staff are trained, supported, and continually developed. We want to give you the best possible toolkit, to deliver outstanding care and support to our children and young people and help them achieve incredible outcomes.
There will be a thorough induction, fully expensed training courses and the opportunity to expand your knowledge. You will be supported to gain the necessary qualification to meet SSSC registration requirements, and you will gain a firm understanding of autism spectrum disorder and associated support needs, within a positive, supportive working environment. It is a great opportunity to launch your career and see it flourish.
The Role
* Support the young people with their independence, working with them to develop their emerging skills and establish healthy routines.
* Facilitate a variety of activities that provide our young people with opportunities to access a wide range of experiences.
* Deliver and co‐coordinate excursions and activities to our pupils after school, during weekends and school holidays.
* Plan and facilitate outreach sessions, visiting young people in their home areas, taking them out on activities and linking into their local communities.
* Establish and develop trusting, nurturing and supportive relationships with the children and young people, acting as a role model and working in partnership to enable the young people to address their difficulties and reach their potential.
* Assist them in gaining self‐control by challenging difficult behaviour and rewarding the positive, and provide some support in the classroom where required.
Qualifications and experience
* Relevant experience in planning and delivering a variety of activities to young people is ideal, though not essential.
* A real passion for the outdoors, creativity, versatility, and motivation.
* Experience from hospitality, the forces, outdoor activity centres, or an office‐based job is welcome.
* Patient, resilient, and able to recognise the reward in transforming a young person's life.
* Friendly, approachable and kind in dealings with the children and young people.
* Committed to giving them the space and opportunity to thrive, playing a key part in creating a nurturing environment.
* Good grasp of safety and hygiene, and conscientious dedication to the young people's wellbeing.
Benefits
* Values‐driven organisation that puts people first.
* Continuous professional development to take your career further.
* Funded accredited courses to develop your career.
* Discounted gym membership and shopping vouchers.
* Great social events calendar.
* Your Wellbeing Matters initiative providing total support.
* Employees Rewards Hub offering great rewards such as discount vouchers.
* Earn £1,000 by referring a friend.
* Further earning potential through sleep‐ins and overtime.
Safety and compliance
A full UK driving license is required for this role. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced PVG and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.
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