1 : 1 support - October Camp - Chigwell, Essex

1 : 1 support - October Camp - Chigwell, Essex

Fixed term seasonal role - October

Hours of work : 08 : 30 – 17 : 30 (hours to be confirmed, once child arrangement has been agreed)

Salary : £500.11 - £631.09 salary per week dependant on age, internal / external experience and

qualifications

(February Half Term Contracts to be issued on 2024 wage level. 2025 wage level effective from 1st April.)

Reportable to : Camp Senior Team, Area Team and Central Office

Barracudas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect

all staff to share this commitment.

1 : 1 SUPPORT DUTIES

• Implement strategies to support the child’s integration to Barracudas as a new setting and with their group
• Follow policies and procedures to make sure the child in your care will have fun in a safe environment
• Encourage the child to respect boundaries, to create a safe and fun environment during activities
• Maintain the support, welfare and enjoyment of the child in accordance with their One-Page profile and enquiry form
• Encourage the child to take part in activities and integrate into the group with their peers
• Support the child to fully understand instructions for the activities they are participating in by using various communication methods e.g. demonstration, visual cards, role play
• Communicate at registration and collection with the child’s parents and provide feedback to parents about the child’s progress on camp and towards set goals
• Appropriate communication with the Inclusion Officer (Central Office) to gain full understanding of the child’s needs through their One-Page profile and enquiry form and complete a Staff About Me page at least 2 weeks prior to commencing your employment
• Take responsibility for general welfare and safeguarding needs of the child in your care at camp
• Ensure the safe use of equipment in activities attended

REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Barracudas are committed to equal opportunities in employment and this post does require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.