Family Service Worker at Moorcroft School

Moorcroft School is looking for enthusiastic, caring, and reliable staff to support children and young people with special educational needs and complex learning disabilities during our Holiday Club provision.

Dates Required:

• Up to 2 weeks during the Summer Holidays
• Up to 1 week during the Easter Holidays
• Selected Saturday activity sessions
• Selected Half-term activity days throughout the year

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people to participate in a range of fun and engaging activities.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and social interaction.
• Provide personal care where required.
• Ensure children are safe, happy, and supported throughout activities.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and behaviour support procedures.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and complex needs.
• Understanding of autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs, and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children and families.
• A caring, patient, and flexible approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable

• Experience of supporting children with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).
• First Aid, Moving and Handling, or Positive Behaviour Support training.
• Experience with alternative and augmentative communication methods.

If you are passionate about making a difference and helping children with complex needs access exciting holiday experiences, we would love to hear from you.