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Role Details

Title

Skool's Out Play Worker

Organisation

Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society

Distance from the search postcode

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Website

//bdcps.charity/ This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Skool's Out (school holidays)

Skool's Out activity days are for young people with a high level of additional need. These are full days (8:30 - 16:30 TBC) of fun, inclusive, creative and empowering activities led by experienced staff and supported by volunteers.
If you want to spend some of your free time making a difference while having fun & meeting new people then Skool's out is for you.
Summer activity scheme runs for 4 weeks at the start of the summer holidays
Easter activity scheme runs for 4-5 days depending on Bank Holidays
Half-term activity scheme, which run for 3 days, each half term

Activities

Art & Design,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Teaching & Training,Youth Work,Music,Sport & Coaching,Support Work,Under 16 Volunteering

Skills & Attributes

Art & Craft, Cleaning & Tidying, Creative & Design

Skills Description

Experience with disabled children/children useful but not essential. Enthusiasm, patience, empathy and good listening/communication skills. We do offer training which will help in the knowledge and understanding of many skills. Also if you have any special interests or talents that you could bring to BDCPS we would also love to hear from you! This could be something in the arts, sports, cookery, outdoor activities or anything else! Must be 13 or over.

What is in it for you

Training; supervision; induction; development of skills; making new friends/meeting new people; lots of fun; challenging; new experiences and days out. It will look excellent for your CV and university/job prospects as it will make you stand out from the crowd!

Time Commitment

Flexible

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Ann Trinder

Role Address

Ridgeway School Hill Rise Kempston

Postcode (See Google maps below)

MK42 7EB

Directions

The sessions take place at Ridgeway school in Kempston.

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

https://bdcps.charity/

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

Skool's Out is based in Ridgeway school so level access, toilets, hoists etc are already there. Information can be provided in a variety of formats. If you need something that we are not already doing just let us know.