Children's Assistant (Holiday Support)

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose; and we're looking for a Children's Assistant (Holiday Support) to join our team in Belfast. This is a casual contract role paying £13.00 per hour, with a flexible working pattern across school holiday periods and the opportunity to remain on our casual bank year-round.

Based at our Sense Hub Belfast, you'll be supporting children during our holiday schemes; including summer, Easter and Halloween. As a casual member of staff, you'll pick up shifts during these agreed holiday periods, making this a great opportunity for those looking for flexible, meaningful work at key times of year.

No two days will be the same. Your priority will be empowering the children you support to get the most from every session; in a safe, fun and inclusive environment.

This role may include supporting children with:

• Learning new skills
• Personal care and hygiene
• Making sense of their environments and accessing their community
• Using the communication that works best for them
• Their social life and behaviour

We're looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can do attitude
• Caring and empathetic
• Passionate about enhancing other people's lives
• Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role

You'll also need:

• A QCF Level 2 Diploma in Childcare, Learning and Development or Playwork (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 6 months' experience working with children (essential)
• Experience working with children with special needs (desirable)
• Some knowledge of BSL or Makaton (desirable)

You must be aged 18 or over to apply.

At Sense, we believe every disabled person deserves the opportunity to connect with others and be truly included in the world. We draw on our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative, and flexible support at every stage of life. We're proud to be a disability confident leader.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults, and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are therefore subject to an enhanced DBS check, where appropriate.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and to celebrating the diversity of our staff, volunteers, and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued, and we believe that no one - no matter how complex their disabilities - should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.