The Limes Sensory Play Worker Hours: 37 hours per week Holidays: 25 days per annum (includes 3 to be taken during winter closure) Salary: £21,164 Responsible to: The Child and Family Support Co-ordinator (CFSC) Purpose of the job The Sensory Playworker is responsible for the planning & delivery of the sensory play experiences provided in the Developing Creative Play Program. The project provide four strands of activity for disabled users, their siblings who are classed as young carers and their carers where necessary. The aim of the project is to provide developmentally appropriate, creative activities at The Limes for children and young people to reduce their isolation, improve their social communication skills and provide enjoyable confidence-boosting activities. The Sensory Playworker will support users to fully utilise the newly kitted out sensory play room and build their communication, self-expression and independence in utilising these resources. They will work with the team to ensure the user-lead nature of the scheme and that the services reflect the core values of inclusion and holistic support. Responsibilities The Sensory Playworker will be responsible to the CFSC for the efficient co-ordination & delivery of the weekly sensory activities and ensure access to resources during community events. They will also support the CFSC to monitor and evaluate the impact of the sensory equipment on user development. MAIN DUTIES: Users Promote the Developing Creative Play project to new users and their families Work alongside the CFSC to assess and develop person centred plans for CYP ensuring they are responsive to their social/communication needs, maintain and record all user information in relation to their use of sensory equipment. Operations Ensure all three play sessions maintain an effective level of sensory play opportunities that reflect user needs and wants. Maintain and regularly clean/update sensory play equipment software and hardware to ensure effective use. Ensure the sensory service is safely run and that all appropriate risk assessments are completed. Promote inclusion and disability awareness across the organisation. Staffing
The Limes Sensory Play Worker Hours: 37 hours per week Holidays: 25 days per annum (includes 3 to be taken during winter closure) Salary: £21,164 Responsible to: The Child and Family Support Co-ordinator (CFSC) Purpose of the job The Sensory Playworker is responsible for the planning & delivery of the sensory play experiences provided in the Developing Creative Play Program. The project provide four strands of activity for disabled users, their siblings who are classed as young carers and their carers where necessary. The aim of the project is to provide developmentally appropriate, creative activities at The Limes for children and young people to reduce their isolation, improve their social communication skills and provide enjoyable confidence-boosting activities. The Sensory Playworker will support users to fully utilise the newly kitted out sensory play room and build their communication, self-expression and independence in utilising these resources. They will work with the team to ensure the user-lead nature of the scheme and that the services reflect the core values of inclusion and holistic support. Responsibilities The Sensory Playworker will be responsible to the CFSC for the efficient co-ordination & delivery of the weekly sensory activities and ensure access to resources during community events. They will also support the CFSC to monitor and evaluate the impact of the sensory equipment on user development. MAIN DUTIES: Users Promote the Developing Creative Play project to new users and their families Work alongside the CFSC to assess and develop person centred plans for CYP ensuring they are responsive to their social/communication needs, maintain and record all user information in relation to their use of sensory equipment. Operations Ensure all three play sessions maintain an effective level of sensory play opportunities that reflect user needs and wants. Maintain and regularly clean/update sensory play equipment software and hardware to ensure effective use. Ensure the sensory service is safely run and that all appropriate risk assessments are completed. Promote inclusion and disability awareness across the organisation. Staffing