Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

We are recruiting for a Disability Leader - Rebound Therapy to join our CYP - Disability Services  team. You will be responsible for planning, leading and delivering Rebound Therapy sessions for children, young people and adults who have a disability or additional needs; assessing and setting achievable targets and outcomes; ensuring the wellbeing benefits of this therapy meets individual needs; ensuring that all safeguarding, regulator and health & safety requirements are being met.

This role requires someone with

·         Introduction to safeguarding children and safeguarding adults.

·         Rebound Therapist training completed within 2 years or willingness to complete.

·         Experience of working or living with a CYP and adults with a disability.

·         Child Care/Youth Work level 2 / 3 or equivalent qualification (or working towards)

·         Experience of running physical activities for children and young people and/or adults with disabilities.

·         Handles sensitive information confidentially.

·         Escalates issues appropriately and seeks collaborative solutions.

·         Communicates clearly and appropriately for different audiences, using inclusive language and adapting communication style based on feedback.

·         Experience of positively managing behaviour in various situations.

·         Experience of setting targets and outcome-based work.

·         Experience of completing risk assessments and care planning.

·         Collaborates effectively within a diverse team, values different perspectives and contributes to a positive and inclusive working environment.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. 

PAY:

·         £7,824.18     

WORKING HOURS AND WORKING PATTERN:

·         14 hours per week, worked over 2 days per week (to be agreed) 9am-5pm (including a 1-hour unpaid break), but with a possibility to combine this role with the Lifeworks role we are also advertising, to create one full-time (term-time) role.

BENEFITS:

·         Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity

·         Discounted childcare for permanent employees

·         Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees

·         Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card

·         Cycle to Work Scheme

·         6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service

·         Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme

·         On site parking

INTERVIEWS: YMCA East Surrey reserves the right to shortlist and interview suitable candidates as and when they apply, and to appoint as soon as a suitable candidate is found, so prompt applications are both welcomed and encouraged.

TO APPLY: Please scroll down the page to the application form.

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at HR@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk  

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.