Thanet Children’s Participation Project works with children and young people to enable them to engage in positive activities, contributing to their communities and making their voices and opinions heard.

We’re looking to expand our team of fun, creative and approachable Disability Support Workers. As a Sessional Worker your focus will be to provide support and positive play and leisure experiences for children and young people ages 6 to 16 years with disabilities, in a scheme that runs on 2 weekend days per month, 15 days during the school summer holidays, and an additional 2.5 days during the October half term.

You’ll need to have experience of working with children and young people with disabilities, knowledge and understanding of the issues facing disabled children and young people, and the ability to engage with young people using participative methods in an informal setting. Reliability and punctuality are a critical element of this role.
You’ll be educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) an NVQ in Play work would be useful. Hours for this post will be variable and appointment is subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure. The contract will run from October 2010 to March 2011 - subject to funding.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Donna Ramm on 01843 596659.

Interview date will be confirmed as and when you apply.

Are you ready for a new challenge? If you have retail management experience and are looking for a role that will allow you to make a real difference – to your branch, to your local community and to disadvantaged children and young people, this position could be for you.

As a Shop Manager for The Children’s Society, you’ll need the following skills:

· Creative merchandising
experience and
innovative promotional
ideas
· The recruitment,
training and people
skills to lead a diverse
team of volunteers
· Ability to remain
customer focused and
deliver excellent
service standards
· An organised approach to
administration and
experience in managing
Health & Safety

As well as a strong commitment to your development through training and support from your Regional manager, we offer generous holidays (28 days plus bank holidays), contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and flexible working.

Initially on a 12 months contract, this position has the potential to be extended permanently dependant on performance.

Hours for this role are 37 per week to include Saturdays

As a Befriender you will be required to build a relationship with a disabled young person and support them in taking part in a leisure activity of their choice.

The aim of the project is to support the development of the self-esteem, independence and social skills of the young people, whilst also providing a short break service to the family.