The Intervention Support Worker plays a vital role in planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality educational and life skills opportunities for children and young people within a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
This includes providing transport, facilitating activities, and ensuring the wellbeing of all participants in line with Take 2s policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver and support bespoke intervention packages in community settings and educational institutions.
• Adapt activities to meet the individual needs and capabilities of each student.
• Provide safe transport to and from sessions, ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Support colleagues and volunteers in the absence of management.
• Prepare activity spaces, including setting up furniture and equipment.
• Provide refreshments and maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Administer First Aid when required.
• Engage children and young people in planning and decision-making around activities.
• Encourage parental involvement in programme development.
• Maintain effective communication with parents, schools, and external agencies.
• Participate in relevant training and development opportunities.
• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
• Adhere to Take 2s Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies, including completion of risk assessments. Maintain accurate records and documentation for all student support sessions.
• Uphold confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times, including an up-todate knowledge and practical application of Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Undertake any additional duties and training etc as required by the Take 2 Management Team, appropriate to the role.
We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.
This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.
Organisation address: Take 2 Cornwall Limited, Unit 21-22 Clear Space, Bude and Stratton Business Park, Bude, EX23 8LY
Contact detail: Amy Grundy & Liisa Whenday
Email: amygrundy@take-2-cornwall.co.uk
Website: https://www.take-2-cornwall.co.uk/
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