Kisharon Langdon UK have an exciting opportunity for an Informal Educator to join their growing team in North London.
Kisharon Langdon are a newly merged charity offering a wider breadth of services of enhanced quality, enabling us to better support people with learning disabilities and autism and their families. From nursery and school to further education, through to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon will enable people with learning disabilities and autism to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations. Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
About the Role:
As part of the Brady team at Kisharon Langdon, you will be involved in planning and delivering exceptional after school clubs, holiday schemes and online activities for young Jewish people who face difficulties in learning and socialising.
As an Informal educator you will use learning that occurs away from a structured, formal classroom environment. You will be part of the Kisharon Langdon Brady team that provides a welcoming, inclusive environment that focuses on the aspects of learning that is based on social activities, conversation, and interaction. Activities range from arts and crafts to sports, music, dance, drama, cooking and basically anything else that is fun and allows our Members to practice their behaviour in a social environment.
Due to the nature of the role you must be able to work evenings, weekends and school holidays. There is an opportunity for flexibility for hybrid working, and part time working would be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
• To ensure Kisharon Langdon delivers on its ambition to develop an exceptional Youth Service
• To develop and deliver an imaginative activity programme
• To assist the Youth Services Manager in the supervision of staff, volunteers and guests
• To actively build and maintain relationships with young people, their parents and carers
• To develop links with community organisations
• To collect and analyse feedback from our Members and parents
• To fulfil organisational tasks, e.g. tidying our store room or sourcing refreshments
About You:
Educated to GCSE level including Maths and English, you will have experience of working within social care and/or education settings. NVQ level 2/3 in youth work or equivalent is desirable but not essential, as is experience of working with children and/or young adults who have a learning, social or physical disability. With outstanding skills in developing key stakeholder relationships, you will be creative in planning engaging sessions and confident in running them. An understanding of issues relating to disability and the ability to work as part of a diverse team are required.
What We Offer:
• 21 days holiday which increases with length of service, plus bank holidays and 3 Jewish holidays
• Pension
• Occupational Sick Pay after a qualifying period, which increases with length of service
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues
• Development and career progression opportunities
This role would be ideal for candidates who want to use their existing skills and life experience in rewarding and exciting new ways.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service if you are successful after interview.
For more information and to be personally recommended for the role, please contact melissa@theworkavenue.org.uk
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