• Sessional Dementia Support Workers
• £10.12 per hour
• Location: Covering London Boroughs of Bromley and Bexley

Help people with dementia to live well in their homes and communities, in a rewarding job with a local charity, supporting local people. MindCare Dementia Support is looking for Dementia Support Workers to support people living with dementia across Bromley borough, with a particular need in Orpington and surrounding areas.

You will be required to work in people’s homes for sessions of 3-4 hours at a time and up to two sessions per day. This may involve:

• engaging clients in activities to help them maintain everyday skills
• support with daily living activities

You will need to wear PPE (mask, gloves and apron) in clients’ homes

You will be spending quality time, building trusting relationships, providing one-to-one support to people with dementia and, in many cases, giving family carers a much needed break.

We provide a respite service 7 days a week from 8:00 am – 11:00 pm.

What We Need From You

The qualities we are looking for include:

• good communication skills
• patience
• sensitivity
• reliability
• flexibility
• ability to use initiative

You will have an interest, and perhaps some personal or work experience, in supporting older people. A full driving licence, use of a car and knowledge of the local areas are essential.

Successful applicants will be expected to:

• Undergo an Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Attend a 3-day induction
• Attend a number of core training courses over a two to three week period after induction
• Attend staff meetings, supervisions and appraisals on Zoom

We Can Offer You

• Regular work depending on your availability
• Mileage costs and holiday pay
• A full induction and ongoing training and regular supervision
• High level of job satisfaction, working as part of a committed team.

We recognise the importance of having a diverse and inclusive work force, and would therefore particularly welcome applications from the following, currently under-represented, groups:

• People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds
• People aged 16-25
• Disabled people
• People with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities

BLG Mind is committed to meeting the reasonable adjustments of disabled people.

BLG Mind always welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems.

Closing date: 9:00 am on Monday 24th August 2020

Interview dates: Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd September 2020 (in Beckenham)

Induction: Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd September 2020 (in Beckenham)

As a Family Support Worker at Prisoners Abroad you will have the opportunity to assist with the delivery of our family services to increase social connections and reduce loneliness among families across England who have relatives in prison overseas. 

You will also assist with the co-ordination and dispatch of printed materials to British prisoners in over 90 countries around the world. 

We are looking for candidates with exceptional attention to detail and prior experience of working in a similar role. The successful candidate will need to work effectively within a team and use their organisational skills to manage multiple tasks at the same time. 

This post is offered as a fixed-term contract on a part-time basis of 14 hours per week which can be worked as 2 full days a week or flexibly throughout the week. Please see the job description and person specification, and application guidelines, on our website.

Please be aware that all Prisoners Abroad’s staff are currently working from home. The successful candidate will need to be able to combine working from home with coming into our office at Finsbury Park, N4 on agreed days. 

To apply for this position, please send a CV and covering letter to the email address listed on our website.

Closing date: Friday 21st August, 5pm

Interviews are to take place in early September

Targeted Family Support (TFS) Service across Forest & Stroud

The Service

We are commissioned by Gloucestershire County Council to deliver a targeted family support service across Forest & Stroud. We are an inclusive, needs-led service for children from pre-birth to 11 years old and their family. We support change and growth through working with hope, positivity and by empowering people using a trauma informed approach. Listening to the voice of the child is central to our work.

The job

We are looking for a number of permanent and fixed-term, Senior Family Support Workers to join our team. We are excited to be able to offer both part-time contracts (minimum 18.5 to maximum 30 hours per week) and also full-time contracts (37 hours per week).

Each successful candidate will be based at one of our children and family centres - in Hilltop, River, Stonehouse Park & Treetops - but will work across the whole Locality according to the needs of the service. If you joined our team you would:

* Be a part of our operational leadership team
* Complete assessments and direct interventions for children aged pre-birth to 11yrs and their families.
* Deliver evidence based parenting programmes (training in specific programmes would be available)
* Reflect and appraise your own performance and that of others to ensure compliance, share good practice and embed our Family Support Standards across the team
* Complete observations and case file audits as part of quality assurance
* Work closely with other senior colleagues across the county to ensure consistency is provided to the Barnardo's services in Gloucestershire

The candidate

To ensure we provide outstanding quality Family Support Services that improve outcomes for children aged 0-11, we are looking for candidates who:

* Can engage with children and young people, parents/carers from all backgrounds and with diverse identities
* Are innovative and solution focused, taking personal and professional responsibility for your actions and performance
* Are creative, innovative and can inspire others
* Are resilient, efficient, self-motivated and organised
* Are hard-working, reliable and professional
* Can manage a varied and challenging workload
* Have access to own transport as it is essential for the role
* Have a Level 4/5 qualification in a relevant subject or field

The detail

As a successful candidate you would work for the UK's largest and oldest national children's charity.

The salary range is £23,545 - £31,833 and the working hours are 18 ½ - 37 hours per week, negotiable for each successful candidate.

As a Barnardo's employee you would also benefit from a full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits including;

* offers from major high-street brands
* discount cinema tickets
* discounts on holidays

If you would like any further information or would like to discuss the role before applying then contact Jac Holloway, Team Manager (Monday-Friday), on 07564 851116 or by emailing [email protected]

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

We look forward to receiving your application

Family Services Lead
Redruth, Cornwall (with travel to sites throughout Cornwall)

If you have a background in working with vulnerable children, young people and families, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a charity that is making a real difference to bereaved children across Cornwall.

About Us

Formed in 1995, Penhaligons Friends is a Cornish charity supporting bereaved children, young people, parents and carers. 

Our mission is to address the issues of grieving children within a supportive and educational environment where children, care givers and professionals can receive advice and information and share their experiences.

We are currently looking for a Family Services Lead to join our dedicated team in Redruth.

The Benefits

- Salary of up to £33,000 per annum 
- Regular supervision 
- Opportunities for professional development 
- Enhance your experience with a well-established charity

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a challenging, yet highly rewarding role where you will be able to shape and support the success of a vital service.

Within an engaging and fast-paced environment, you will be supported to realise your full potential while you help your team to do the same. 

We are a reputable charity with a clear vision for growth and a strong sense of values. If you think you’d thrive as part of our passionate team, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role  

As the Family Services Lead, you will be responsible for the delivery of emotional and practical support to bereaved children and their families.

Leading the Family Services Team, you will motivate them to deliver a high-quality service where the wellbeing of families is paramount. 

Reporting to the CEO, you will:

- Assess the needs of bereaved children 
- Make sure that support is effectively managed, well-co-ordinated, supervised and in line with the charity’s mission and ethos
- Provide advice and guidance to families and professionals 
- Work in partnership with other health, education and social care professionals

About You 

To join us as a Family Services Lead, you will need: 

- Proven experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families 
- Experience of working in a supportive role with parents and/or carers 
- Team leadership and staff supervision experience
- Experience of therapeutic supervision 
- Previous experience of managing clinical risk and safeguarding 
- An understanding of complicated grief and trauma 
- A professional qualification in social work, psychology, counselling, psychotherapy or another relevant field 
- The willingness to access training opportunities including in-house training and Level 3 Safeguarding

Other organisations may call this role Family Services Supervisor, Senior Social Care Worker, Senior Support Worker, Senior Bereavement Support Worker, Senior Counsellor, or Family Services Team Leader.

The closing date for applications is the 14th August 2020. Interviews are scheduled to be held on the 25th August 2020.

Webrecruit and Penhaligons Friends are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

We are currently recruiting for passionate Children and Young People Domestic Abuse Safety and Resilience Workers.

12 months fixed term contract

Salary: £21,041 - £22,192 pro rata

Hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits: Personal group pension scheme with up to 4% employer’s contribution, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays pro rata and free clinical supervision for front line staff

There are two roles, one based in Northern Devon and the other in South and West Devon both with some home based working.

These roles are part of the Devon Domestic Abuse Behaviour Change Service which provides individual and family support to domestic abuse victims, perpetrators of abuse and their children. You will work alongside children and young people and their families, to create and deliver an outcome focused support plan and ensure timely support and interventions from other services when necessary to meet the CYP’s needs, and help them to increase their safety and resilience and make positive choices for the future.

Essentials:

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business use insurance
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in related subject and/or previous experience of providing support for vulnerable children and young people (minimum 2 years)
• Knowledge of domestic abuse and how that impacts on children and young people 
• Experience of creating and delivering outcome focused interventions

An enhanced DBS is essential for this role. 

Closing date: 12 noon, 14th August 2020

Interview date: Week commencing 24th August 2020

As a Children and Young Persons Support Worker you will be responsible for identifying & responding to support needs in relation to children, young people and families living in refuge and those who have resettled in the community. You will be expected to offer and deliver support that is empowering and non-judgmental to families who have experienced domestic abuse within a framework of confidentiality and safety. You will help create a safe, supportive and welcoming environment to those accessing the service building open, collaborative and trusting relationships with people accessing the services including colleagues and partners, adopting a ‘think family’ approach.

To be considered for the role of Children & Young Persons Support Worker, you will be / have:

- Childcare, Social Care, Teaching/coaching qualification or NVQ 3/equivalent in relevant field (D) 
- Experience of supporting vulnerable children, young people and families from a wide range of backgrounds with varying support needs through support planning and relevant activities.
- Awareness of Domestic Abuse and Adverse Childhood Experiences; its impact on parenting and on children and their wellbeing.
- Awareness of Safeguarding principles to ensure that the welfare and rights of children, young people and adults remains paramount.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and services relating to children, young  people and families
- Experience of attending and contributing to multi-agency meetings.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to have difficult conversations and challenge appropriately.
- Ability to plan and manage own time and workload, lone work safely and work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to work flexibly; with different clients/colleagues and outside normal office hours to meet the needs of the clients
- Clear understanding of diversity within a role dealing with vulnerable people, demonstrating cultural sensitivity
- Ability to develop constructive relationships and creative activities with individuals and groups
- Confidence to deal with a wide range of people, able read situations, assess difficult situation and provide solutions
- Competent use of computers including MS Office and case management systems

In return, we provide a generous entitlement to paid holiday increasing with length of service, a pension scheme, a healthcare cash back plan, and great opportunities and support to develop your career. 

At LiveWest, we believe in a home for everyone.  We own and manage 36,000 homes across the South West, from Cornwall to Gloucestershire.
 
We take the time to listen to, understand and learn from our customers.  We focus on thriving as a business and employer, so we can deliver more homes and even better services.

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of person centred care and support to older people, people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism spectrum conditions.

We are recruiting an experienced practitioner for the role of Senior Support Worker to provide person-centred care and support to people with mental health needs at our service in Liverpool. Your role will include:
• Providing practical and emotional support to service users in line with Personal Support Plans
• Identifying and accessing opportunities with service users to gain independence and confidence
• Supervising staff and managing staff resources efficiently to meet the needs of the service
• Collaborating with service users, families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that maximises outcomes for service users

A minimum of two years’ experience of providing care and support to people with mental health needs is essential for this role. It is desirable that you have experience of supporting and supervising a staff team. A clean driving licence and access to a car is beneficial.

You are expected to work flexibly on a rota to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays.

This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained Investors in People Silver status and you will receive ongoing training regarding the client group you work with, managerial qualifications, and up-to-date training regarding changes to the law governing social care

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge to work within a charity that provides support to young people?

The Benjamin Foundation, founded in 1994, helps around 2,000 people per year through difficult times by providing them with hope, opportunity, stability and independence. Our service in Ipswich is a supervised accommodation centre, staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vulnerable young people, aged 16-18, who require a bespoke support package to support them with the transition from a children’s or foster home towards independent living.

The Benjamin Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants.

The Benjamin Foundation embeds the Nurtured Heart Approach ® which creates strong and improved relationships by focusing on positive behaviour rather than energising negativity, providing clear rules and consequences, creating an environment in which people thrive.

The position includes lone working, weekends, evenings, sleeps ins and on call on a rota basis. Applicants must be able to drive and have access to a car.

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

We are recruiting for a children’s support worker to work across Southwark & Lambeth refuges for those who experience violence against women and girls in location.

We are looking to recruit a female* candidate with experience in working with children and a recognised qualification such as an NNEB, QCF or NVQ level 3.  You will be responsible for organising and providing play activities for children and will work closely with location workers to provide practical information and assistance to women about local services for children, such as play schemes, nursery or schools.

The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting women and children escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence against women and girls.  You will have good communication and team work skills and be able to use your own initiative.  You will show strong organisational and administration skills. 

The ability to build a rapport and trust with children and their mothers is essential in this work. Experience of supporting children and families who have experienced domestic violence or other forms of violence against women and girls is desirable.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Closing Date: 9th August 2020

Interview Date: 19th August 2020

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Children and Young People’s Support Workers - Days
Dartington, Nr Totnes 
£9.34 - £9.98 per hour
Full time - 40 hours

We are looking for amazing Support Workers to join the team at Robins, our 10 bed Residential and Shortbreak Home in Dartington. 

Children and young people with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do, and we want every person we support to have a great life with excellent outcomes. We couldn’t achieve that without all the great support workers who join our care teams. It all starts with you! 

There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ support worker. Our staff come from lots of different backgrounds, people with little or no experience but want a job that involves helping people, those who want a change of career as well as experienced support workers.  The one thing that links them all together is their desire to work with young learning disabled people, make their lives better, and help them to learn something new or take a further step towards independence. Our support workers certainly don’t see what they do as ‘just another job’. 

No two days will be the same as you will get involved in a variety of different tasks and activities whilst helping the young people to learn the skills they need to live the life they choose.

As a full-time Support Worker on days, you will work a pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off and as shifts are planned in advance, you will know exactly what your work pattern is so that you can plan your life outside of work. A typical term-time day shift is 07:00 - 10:00 and 14:30 - 21:30 and during school holidays and at the weekend the shift is usually 08:00 – 20:00.
 
A typical weekday night shift is 21:15 – 09:15 during term time and on Saturdays and during school holidays it is 20:00 – 08:00 with a working a pattern of 3 nights on, 3 nights off. 

Part-time hours are agreed at point of job confirmation and discussed at interview. Bank staff are able to work with us to choose their hours to meet business needs within our standard shift patterns.

Ideally, you will have previous experience in this sector and hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Though this qualification is by no means essential, a willingness to gain the qualification within 2 years is required. Defined as a “Good” provider by Ofsted, Robins are looking for “Outstanding” staff who will deliver support in a professional, caring way. 

In return, we would like to support you in making care work your career, offering you an extensive induction on commencement of employment and amazing array of training opportunities. We will also work with you on your own individual development plan to help you to progress your career and become one of our senior workers for the future.

We are a well-established charity that provides an excellent range of staff benefits including 28 days’ annual leave on starting, a company pension scheme and a staff discount scheme.  

Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post, pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought, and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. 

All communication relating to your application including any invitations to interview will be communicated by email. Please check your spam regularly for missed emails.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to encouraging applications from applicants who declare they have a disability, provided they meet the minimum job criteria as specified in the person specification, by offering a guaranteed interview. 

PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the Children’s Home Regulations 2015, applicants need to be 21 years or over to be able to work at Robins.

Closing date for applications: ongoing 

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Additional Keywords: Support Workers, Night & Day Staff, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Co-ordinator, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Social Care Assistant, Healthcare, Social Care.

URGENTLY NEEDED -

This is an opportunity to work for an organisation that aims to provide amazing services to children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.

We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Lifelong Family Links who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

The suitable candidates will be required to have a qualification in L3 playwork/social care or equivalent experience within charity/social care. Full on the job training also provided.

Hours includes:
Term time:

• Monday - Thursday: 4pm-7pm - After school Club
• Friday - 6pm - 9pm - Youth Club
• Monday / Wednesday: 11:30 - 3:30pm – Lifeskills
• Saturday- two groups between 10am – 4.pm
• Holiday Playscheme

Additional Hours.
Out in the community support and befriending hours may vary -

Applications closing date: 10.08.2020 at 23:59.
Interviews will take place on the 3rd week of February 2020.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To register your interest in the role please apply below.

Children’s Worker / Youth Worker 

Northallerton and surrounding area

20 hours per week 3 out of 7 days (flexible)

£22,763 pa (£11.79 per hour) pro rata

Committed to delivering the highest levels of customer experience, our client provides a comprehensive range of services to over 6,000 homes. With their aim to be the Best Rural Housing Association in the country, they are looking for great people to join the team.

They rely on our great people to make the biggest impact on their communities. If you enjoy variety and have a passion for delivering an excellent customer focused service, you’re right for them.

The role:

In this role, you’ll work as a key worker and team member to deliver and develop support services for children and young people, aged up to 16 years who have experienced domestic abuse, in order to ensure their safety and emotional well-being.

You’ll also assist in the delivery of excellent customer focused services, operating in accordance with best practice and within the policies and procedures of our Association.

You’ll have:

• Experience working with children and young people, ideally in a supported housing setting.

• Excellent naturalistic observation skills.

• An NVQ level II in Health and Social Care or equivalent. 

• Good verbal and written communication, analytical and problem solving skills.

• Good motivational skills with the ability to encourage residents to maximise their opportunities.

• A good understanding of the principles of practice in working with vulnerable people and children in particular with an awareness of the impact of domestic abuse to the victim and family.

The benefits:

Our client offers competitive pay rates, excellent pension schemes. not forgetting additional benefits that come part of the package when you join. They are also dedicated to looking after you and will always do their best to make sure you are safe and well.

Our client is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer who welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community, and they encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in areas of the organisation.

This post is subject to a basic DBS check.

Outreach and Resettlement Worker – Part Time
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

If you have a background in supporting women who have experienced domestic violence, this is an amazing opportunity to help provide life-changing services to women and children in your community. 

About Us

Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services (WHWR) is a vital resource for women and families in Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, offering a safe haven away from domestic violence and abuse.

We provide ensuite bedrooms to women and children for up to four months at a time to enable a break from their situation or to allow them to start building a new life away from an abusive or violent relationship or home environment.

Our refuge is a private, secure women and children only space. We collect residents from an agreed location and bring them to the refuge to ensure that abusive partners or family members cannot know where they are. Once safe, we provide accommodation, practical and emotional support and help with benefits, schooling and even healthcare to make sure that our residents view their time with us as positive and affirming. 

We’re currently looking for an Outreach and Resettlement Worker to join us on a part-time basis, working 30 hours per week. 

The Benefits

- Starting salary of £24,799 pro rata (currently under review)
- Make a positive difference to women’s lives
- Welcoming and supportive work environment

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a team of caring experts who are passionate about supporting women and children who have experienced exceptionally hard situations.

We will support you to build on your existing expertise while you help local women and children to pursue their goals and live the lives they choose.

So, if you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference as part of our collaborative, friendly team, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As an Outreach and Resettlement Worker, you’ll provide emotional and practical support, information and advice to women living in the community who have experienced domestic violence and abuse.

In this important role, you’ll help women to explore, identify and articulate their needs, as well as those of their children, and work sensitively towards offering them support and guidance. 

Specifically, you will: 

- Meet with women in a safe environment, maintaining confidentiality 
- Carry out MARAC risk assessments for all new outreach clients 
- Develop professional, supportive relationships with women while they are a resident at our refuge 
- Hire venues to support the delivery of our drop-in services for women and children 
- Work with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that women receive the support they need
- Take part in the out of hours on-call rota

About You 

To join us as an Outreach and Resettlement Worker, you’ll need: 

- Experience of working in a supportive capacity with women, or women and their children who have experienced domestic violence
- Previous experience of group work 
- Experience of liaising with both voluntary and statutory agencies 
- An understanding of the issues facing women and children who have experienced domestic violence: physical, emotional and sexual abuse
- Knowledge of current legislation regarding the welfare of children and young people, family law, housing/homelessness, welfare benefits and immigration law as they pertain to domestic violence and basic health and safety
- An understanding of how other agencies operate with regard to domestic violence, such as housing services, HMRC, social care, solicitors, the police and courts

Please note: only female applicants will be progressed as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Other organisations may call this role Support Worker, Domestic Violence Support Worker, Community Outreach Worker, Women’s Support Worker, or Social Care Worker.

Webrecruit and Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are seeking your next challenge as an Outreach and Resettlement Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated people to join our Take a Break team working with children with a learning disability and/or autism up to the age of 19. 

Take a Break (TAB) offers school holiday camps as well as individual and small group activities throughout the year. TAB is the children and young people’s operation of Barnet Mencap’s Short Breaks service 

We are recruiting Support Workers for after school, weekends and school holidays supporting children throughout the Borough of Barnet in their homes and out in the community.

We support a diverse range of children and young people and we are looking for caring and dynamic individuals with a range of experience and a passion for working with children. 

The main objective for the Take A Break service is to enable parents by providing them with respite and for children to enjoy short breaks with their Support Workers. 

Barnet Mencap is committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults at risk.