Salary: £25,000 per annum, pro rata which equates to £20,270
Location: Shrewsbury
Contract/Hours: Permanent, part time (working 30 hours a week)

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. As a Community Short Breaks Practitioner ideally you will have:

• A Diploma Level 3 in working with children or similar is desirable
• Experience of working with children (essential) with disabilities (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail with strong organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
• The ability to think of new and fun ways to engage those in our care
• The ability to drive. The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act.

GOOD TO KNOW

Contact: Emma Goodwin on 01923 361725 or email us at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 11356.
Please note: Interviews are planned to be held on Monday, 23rd June 2025.
Application Process

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
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As a Community Short Breaks Practitioner your role is to co-ordinate and direct the support of children, young people and families, by agreeing interventions, which enable positive and agreed outcomes to be achieved. You will help do this by:

• Leading a team to support children and young people with disabilities to reach their potential
• Planning and organising a range of groups and activities to help children and young people grow
• Supporting those in our care to access a range of stimulating experiences
• Holding conversations with families and /or carers to update Risk Assessments
• Dealing with new referrals
• Supervision of staff