Short Breaks Supervisor

Overview

The Short Breaks Supervisor will be responsible for the safety and well-being of children and young people with SEND during short breaks sessions at a variety of venues. They will also assist the Short Breaks Assistants in the delivery of Short Breaks during the school holidays and weekends (when cover is required).

Play an active role as part of the staff team and act as a role model and mentor for staff.

Report back to parents about the child/young person’s experience of the activity including any incidents/accidents. Discuss and report any incident/accident about the children or young people with Short Breaks Assistants. Administer medication where appropriate. Support staff with personal care of the children they are supporting including the moving and assisting of children using hoists/etc.

Line management of staff within your teams during sessions. Promote a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people with SEND during short breaks sessions at varied venues.
• Assist Short Breaks Assistants in the delivery of Short Breaks during school holidays and weekends (where cover is required).
• Act as a role model and mentor for staff.
• Report back to parents about the child/young person’s experience and any incidents/accidents.
• Discuss and report any incident/accident involving the children or young people with Short Breaks Assistants.
• Administer medication where appropriate.
• Support staff with personal care, including moving and assisting children using hoists where needed.
• Line manage staff within your teams during sessions.
• Promote a positive work environment.

Qualifications and requirements

• First Aid at Work level 3 (required).
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence and use of own vehicle for business use is essential.
• Basic numeracy, literacy and IT skills.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role in a care setting is advantageous but not essential.
• For full details on requirements and essential skills, check the job description linked above.

Safeguarding and equal opportunities

• Commitment to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults supported by Diverse Abilities; all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
• Applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the post commencing.
• Diverse Abilities is an equal opportunities employer.

For more information, please contact Clare Rochford or Amy Topp at 01202 718238.

By submitting an application form you agree to Diverse Abilities conducting a social media check. If you wish to know more about this check before applying please call 01202 718266 option 3.

Benefits and bonuses

Our Short Breaks Crew can enjoy a range of benefits including an auto-enrolment pension after three months, and 40% off a bike and accessories through the Cycle to Work scheme.

Plus, you get to accompany all the children we support on adventures in the community including Chessington, the cinema, Splashdown, and more.