£500 Welcome Bonus £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!
Working hours- 40hrs Per week, as part of a rota which includes mix day shifts and rotational weekend working.
About us
Spark of Genius is one of Scotland's largest residential child care providers. For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need to be looked after. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met.
Job Purpose
To be a Health & Wellbeing Activity Coordinator that provides an innovative approach to the curriculum and organises activities for individuals or groups of all ages and abilities that promotes play, resilience, and self esteem. A focus on alternative Therapeutic activities that offer an alternative to learning and supports health. The aim being for young people to feel the benefits of the outdoors, whilst being educated and gaining new experiences that will support both wellbeing and development
In your new role
This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated and trauma-informed team, and to work directly with young people with a range of complex needs connected to their individual life experiences and childhood adversity.
This is also a chance to make a difference to outcomes for young people! Our mission is to make Every Second Count, to help us succeed you will:
Responsibility for ensuring and promoting the safeguarding of any young people that you may come into contact withExcellent skills in outdoor activitiesLead groups of people on trips to the the wilderness and countryside areas to teach them new skills to enable them to safely enjoy the outdoors and not be risk aversePromote Therapeutic activities that incorporate mindfulness, activity and relaxation in line with Relax Kids ethosComplete relevant risk assessments linked to individual young peopleAdhere to the guidance set from insurer who manages the activity or alternative licensing outdoor authorityProvide educational activities in the area of leisure activities for both adults and young people and team building exercisesWork in accordance with Spark of Genius vision and aimsTo carry out duties in line with Spark of Genius policies and proceduresSufficient competence in your area of outdoor experience to be able to support others undertaking the activity.Excellent leadership, group management and communication skillsThe ability to empathise and support individuals in situations which are physically and emotionally demandingUnderstand and appropriately respond to difficulties associated with learning disabilitiesCreate and record achievements met by the young peoplePlan and prepare evidence to achieve recognised awardsPlan and prepare activities to suit the needs, abilities and experience of each groupExplain, advise on and demonstrate activitiesFollow guidance set from the organised facility provider, including safety equipment to promote safetyCheck weather conditions before starting any sessionAssess the hazards and manage risksMotivate and encourage in order to support all participantsAppropriately respond to situations of difficulty and distressProvide supportive and helpful solutions to emotional crisisTo work in a clear and concise manner that supports learning for all who are participatingWork in line with young people's care plansPromote young people's participation, to ensure young people are actively involved in the environment and day to day activitiesBe innovative in your approach to engage young peopleTo comply with the code of conduct as required by the SSSCTo ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people through the night time period.To implement de-escalation and physical intervention strategies as necessary and appropriate in line with mandatory trainingTo be fully aware of safeguarding and child protection issuesTo fully understand the reporting process of child protection within the homeTo understand the principles of safeguarding young people, staff and selfTo have a full understanding of the emergency call out procedures of the houseTo promote structure, boundaries and routines whilst learning to promote safetyTo work in line with young people's care and placement plansTo work in accordance with the National Care Standards and co-operate with any inspection processProvide a positive role model for the young people, presenting yourself in a highly professional mannerWork in partnership with families and other agencies to the benefit of the young peopleParticipate in, and complete records for statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people were requiredUndertake relevant training programmes and be responsible for your own training required by the Company, such as medication training, Total Communication and Therapeutic Crisis interventionTo have an up to date knowledge of current Legislation and GuidelinesComplete and maintain administrative records as required by the homeTake part in Handovers to ensure communication is robust and all relevant information is shared with your team.Develop effective professional working relationships with colleagues, children and families and maintain these relationshipsUtilise resources that best support learning and communication impairmentsApply Therapeutic interventions and strategies directly linked to learning disabilities and brain development, such as Total Communication ApproachAttend, participate and make productive use of supervision and staff meetings as required in the National Care StandardsTo work as part of a team with colleagues and other professionals to meet the social, emotional and educational health and mental health needs of young peopleAdapt and respond positively to changing patterns and work situationsAwareness and responsibility for the Health and Safety of the home, recognised activities, children, young people, colleagues and yourselfYou must cooperate with the company in complying with the Health and Safety requirements and are therefore expected to follow Company policies, to acquaint yourself with the Fire, Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work and report any unsafe practices and conditionsSupporting young people with education in a non-teaching capacityManage recordings linked to
