Children and Young People's Group Lead

At Aspens We work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and
physical disabilities across residential care homes, supported living homes, day services and our fantastic outreach programme.

West Sussex Children and Young People's Service offer children and young people with a range of disabilities, those on the autism
spectrum, and those with complex needs aged 8-25 in West Sussex. These young people may be in or out of education, facing social
isolation or unable to access group-based activities. We help to support these you people to feel empowered and to develop the
skills required to become independent and confident, through a range of activities at outreach centres, in the community and in
their own homes.

We are currently looking for a fun-loving, dedicated and passionate individual to join their team as a Children's and Young
People's Group Lead.

Within the role of group lead you will be expected to deliver stimulating and engaging short breaks services for children with
Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and complex needs through groups, events, outings and activities.

As a Group Lead, the day-to-day tasks that you will be required to complete will vary, but include:

• Co-ordinating and supporting the development and delivery of after-school and weekend groups


• Supporting the management of a team of support workers involved in the delivery of these sessions- including helping with

recruitment, training, staff supervisions and the creation of staff rotas.

• Submitting weekly/monthly reports including attendance, financial information, all behaviour management observations and

safeguarding issues. And completing observation sheets for those we support., Any offer is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, which we will complete on your behalf if you don't already have
one, and satisfactory employment references. We will consider job share and part time arrangements for all posts in line with
the needs of the Charity.

Aspens Charities are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, we are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer.

PLEASE NOTE: It is a condition of your employment with Aspens Charities that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and that
you comply with weekly testing.

As an ideal candidate for this role it is required that you hold a level 3 qualification in child care or youth work (or something
equivalent) along with having completed some training in safeguarding and paediatric first aid. Other training is also desirable,
but not essential as you will be supported to complete a variety of training relevant to your role.

You should have previous experience having worked with vulnerable children and young people (particularly those with autism)
should be used to delivering sessions to young people. You must be good team player and have strengths in both team work and team
leadership.

The role is perfect for you if you are a positive person with a can-do attitude, who can communicate with others well and is
dedicated and well organised!, Disability Confident
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• Part-time hours, to suit your work / life balance.


• Additional Bank shifts


• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)


• Nest pension


• Travel expenses


• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme


• Access to Mental Health First Aiders


• Access to Blue Light Card, providing thousands of discounts on the high street and online


• 25% off in Aspens Charity Shops and Café


• Death in Service benefit


• Care Friends Scheme - earn up to £250 for referring a friend or colleague to work for Aspen