Wipers Youth CIC

Wipers Youth CIC is award winning youth justice social enterprise which specialises in working with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. Our mission is to engage and empower young people, by supporting them to discover their own special contributions and realise their full potential. We require an experienced Senior Youth Engagement Worker who can provide one-to-one specialist mentoring support for vulnerable, disadvantaged and aspiring young people. This role involves flexible working and working in partnership with multiple stakeholders from the private and public sector across Greater London. • 1-2-1 specialist mentoring support and engagement with young people • Providing written session reports and updates • Ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends • Attend team meetings and all mandatory training events • Adhere to Wipers guidelines and policies including confidentiality, child protection & equal opportunities. Person Specification • At least 5 years previous experience delivering mentoring • Friendly, cheerful, positive and self-driven, able to work independently and as part of a team • Excellent communication skills, good organisational and administration skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office • Ability to prioritise effectively and enjoy multi-tasking in a busy environment • A working understanding of safeguarding children and young people and how to maintain appropriate professional boundaries • A working understanding of equality and diversity with the ability to challenge discriminatory behaviour • NVQ Level 2 qualification (or above) in Youth or Community Work (or equivalent) is desirable. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment. To apply, please submit your Covering Letter and CV in one document. In your covering letter please outline how you meet the specific skills, knowledge, experience, and qualities required. Closing Date: Friday 28 June 2024 at 23:59pm This vacancy may be closed early if sufficient applications have been submitted. Therefore, please do not delay in submitting your application. It is our policy to review all applications within two weeks from the closing date. If you do not hear from us within three weeks following the closing date, then your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted and attended an interview.

Purpose of the Job: To provide safe, high-quality education and care for nursery children, with a focus on play-based learning both indoors and outdoors, and to offer one-to-one support for children with additional needs. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Implement the nursery's responsibilities according to the SEND Code of Practice, ensuring daily practices align with these guidelines. Early identification and support of children with SEND, following the graduated approach and implementing strategies to improve outcomes. Ensure all practitioners understand their responsibilities to children with SEN and the setting's approach to identifying and meeting SEN. Advise and support colleagues, ensuring parents are closely involved and their insights inform actions taken. Liaise with external professionals or agencies, incorporating their advice into setting planning. Arrange and facilitate parent discussion sessions where a child requires additional support to reach developmental milestones. Complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner, organize and/or attend professional/parental meetings, including SEND Support planning meetings and transition meetings. Pursue continuous professional development through training and encourage staff to attend appropriate sessions. Stay updated on changes to legislation regarding SEND. Safeguard and promote the welfare of children by following principles of safeguarding. Provide high-quality care and education in consultation with parents/carers, SENCO, and other agencies, ensuring each child's cognitive, social, and emotional needs are met. Maintain a safe nursery environment with high hygiene standards and implement safety procedures. Promote positive behaviour and support children's personal, social, and emotional development. Foster children's growth, self-esteem, and independence. Plan and deliver focused learning opportunities for individual children, working with key workers to discuss individual needs. Participate in outings and trips, supporting the nursery team in providing access to all areas of the curriculum. Maintain confidential files, reports, and developmental records for assessment purposes. Maintain communication with parents/carers to ensure their involvement in the nursery and encourage active participation in their child's learning. Support parents in accessing available services. Participate in supervision, appraisal, training, and relevant meetings. To ensure that all EYFS welfare requirements are met.