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WBC Inclusion Service is working with Aiming High and a charity called
Leisure for Autism to establish a short break/leisure opportunity for young
people (12-19) with autism/Asperger Syndrome and complex challenging
behaviour. The young people that will access the service will be those whose
needs are not easily met in mainstream or special needs groups because their
behaviour demands a higher level of support than is usually available.
We will initially be running a monthly Saturday Club, running on the first
Saturday of the month 10am - 3pm (starting in March 2010) and we will be
using Orford Youth Base as our venue. We will be starting with 5 young
people and increasing to a maximum of 14 in time.
The intention of the club is to offer community and leisure activities to
this vulnerable group of young people rather than a more traditional youth
club and we have a minibus available to us. We will be offering a high staff
ratio of at least 1:1 plus a manager and a deputy manager. All staff will
access Team Teach training in positive handling which is a two day course
and this will be funded through the Aiming High start up budget.
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed staff to support the young
people. Experience of working with young people with autism/Asperger
Syndrome and/or challenging behaviour would be advantageous, however, we
would welcome applications from interested practitioners with the ability to
engage with young people and a willingness to learn from more experienced
practitioners. Training and peer mentoring can be offered where appropriate.
The hourly rate for staff is £9 pounds from 9.30am to 3.30pm on the first
Saturday of each month. Please call
Siobhan Partington on
07775 024825 for more information.
Youth Worker Job Vacancy - Young People’s Development Worker
Salary: Scale Point 25: 21,150.72 – Scale Point 26: 21,840.24 Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2011 Location: Trinity House Community Resource Centre, Grove Close, off Platt Lane, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 5DD
The Post Trinity House is seeking to employ a Young People’s Development Worker who will work as part of a youth work team to promote the personal, educational and social development of young people aged between 13 and 19 by supporting young people in developing a range of issue and recreational based activities. Interventions should aim to engage young people, redress inequalities, value opinions, and empower individuals to take action on issues affecting their lives, including health, education and unemployment, by developing positive skills and attitudes. The successful applicant will need to have a relevant Youth Work qualification and at least two years experience of working face to face with young people from diverse backgrounds. The post involves evening and weekend work. Applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check and provide references.
The closing time and date for applications is: 5:00 p.m. Friday 26th February 2010. Any applications received post this date will not be considered for short listing.
For an application pack please contact: Lydia Anthony 0161 225 1064 or Email: lydia@trinityhouse.org.uk