Health and Wellbeing Coordinator
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Mai 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £12.65 i £15.13 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Galston, KA3 7BU |
| Cwmni: | Caretech |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 18169 |
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*£500 Welcome Bonus *£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!
Working hours- 40hrs Per week, as part of a rota which includes mix day shifts and rotational weekend working.
About us
Spark of Genius is one of Scotland’s largest residential child care providers. For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need to be looked after. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met.
Job Purpose
To be a Health & Wellbeing Activity Coordinator that provides an innovative approach to the curriculum and organises activities for individuals or groups of all ages and abilities that promotes play, resilience, and self esteem. A focus on alternative Therapeutic activities that offer an alternative to learning and supports health. The aim being for young people to feel the benefits of the outdoors, whilst being educated and gaining new experiences that will support both wellbeing and development
In your new role
This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated and trauma-informed team, and to work directly with young people with a range of complex needs connected to their individual life experiences and childhood adversity.
This is also a chance to make a difference to outcomes for young people! Our mission is to make Every Second Count, to help us succeed you will:
Responsibility for ensuring and promoting the safeguarding of any young people that you may come into contact with
Excellent skills in outdoor activities
Lead groups of people on trips to the the wilderness and countryside areas to teach them new skills to enable them to safely enjoy the outdoors and not be risk averse
Promote Therapeutic activities that incorporate mindfulness, activity and relaxation in line with Relax Kids ethos
Complete relevant risk assessments linked to individual young people
Adhere to the guidance set from insurer who manages the activity or alternative licensing outdoor authority
Provide educational activities in the area of leisure activities for both adults and young people and team building exercises
Work in accordance with Spark of Genius vision and aims
To carry out duties in line with Spark of Genius policies and procedures
Sufficient competence in your area of outdoor experience to be able to support others undertaking the activity.
Excellent leadership, group management and communication skills
The ability to empathise and support individuals in situations which are physically and emotionally demanding
Understand and appropriately respond to difficulties associated with learning disabilities
Create and record achievements met by the young people
Plan and prepare evidence to achieve recognised awards
Plan and prepare activities to suit the needs, abilities and experience of each group
Explain, advise on and demonstrate activities
Follow guidance set from the organised facility provider, including safety equipment to promote safety
Check weather conditions before starting any session
Assess the hazards and manage risks
Motivate and encourage in order to support all participants
Appropriately respond to situations of difficulty and distress
Provide supportive and helpful solutions to emotional crisis
To work in a clear and concise manner that supports learning for all who are participating
Work in line with young people's care plans
Promote young people’s participation, to ensure young people are actively involved in the environment and day to day activities
Be innovative in your approach to engage young people
To comply with the code of conduct as required by the SSSC
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people through the night time period.
To implement de-escalation and physical intervention strategies as necessary and appropriate in line with mandatory training
To be fully aware of safeguarding and child protection issues
To fully understand the reporting process of child protection within the home
To understand the principles of safeguarding young people, staff and self
To have a full understanding of the emergency call out procedures of the house
To promote structure, boundaries and routines whilst learning to promote safety
To work in line with young people's care and placement plans
To work in accordance with the National Care Standards and co-operate with any inspection process
Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting yourself in a highly professional manner
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