Group Leader

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Kirklees
Children & Families
Child Protection & Family Support
37 hours
1
Young People's Activity Team Kirklees Council Ravensthorpe SEC Havelock Street Ravensthorpe DEWSBURY WF13 3LU
Permanent
Grade 7

£27,334 - £28,770

The Young People’s Activity Team provide short break/respite services to children and young people aged 5 -18. All the young people who use the service have a permanent and substantial disability; some may also have complex medical needs. 

You will work closely with the management team to deliver a safe and stimulating service effectively and competently.  You will also have the opportunity to work in different establishments across Kirklees and to work with other professionals from partner agencies. You will plan and deliver sessions for young people on a regular basis, catering for their very differing needs. 

You will need:- 

  • Experience of working with children with disabilities, complex medical needs and behaviour that can challenge;
  • Experience of planning a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for children and young people;
  • Experience of supervising staff and volunteers. 

The Service operates 7 days a week (excluding Public Holidays) and some evenings until 9.30pm, 52 weeks a year. Therefore you must be willing and able to work flexibly including evenings and weekends as required. 

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this job.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

 

In order to be short-listed for this job please demonstrate on how you meet the Person Checklist as detailed on the attached Job Description. CV’s will not be accepted.

Philippa Youds is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

01 August 2021, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.