Children's Activitiy Coordinator

Main Duties and Responsibilities
1 Contribute creative ideas for activities to ensure the production of an enjoyable, informative and varied programme; in line with the aims of Useful Vision.
2 Work collaboratively with the team to ensure all pre-event planning is completed including; risk assessments, and appropriate communication with facilitators and families, for a professionally run event.
3 Host activities which support growth of new friendships & skills ensuring they are enjoyable and beneficial to VI children and their families. You will be expected to actively participate in the activities supporting families and children. These will range from early years sessions, skills workshops to large family days out.
4 Support and care for VI children,( some multi-disabled children) during Skills workshops, one to one support will be required at activities without parents or carers present.
5 Evaluate activities to ensure they have met their aims and provide this information for compilation in reports, and for future planning.
6 Support families to access appropriate information and advice. Liaise with the charity coordinator to signpost young people to other services if they require them. Liaise with parents/carers when appropriate.
7 Manage & support Volunteers who help at activities in a variety of roles to ensure that families are well cared for on the day.
8 Learn and adhere to all Useful Vision policies and procedures, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety & Equality & Diversity.
9 Work collaboratively with the Team Leader and Charity Coordinator to ensure that all information and administration is fully coordinated.

Special Features

Other Essential
Requirements.
• Experience of working with children and young people one to one and in groups.

• You will be required work at least 2 weekend days per month as well as some after school hours, and evenings.

• Effective communication skills particularly with children, but also with colleagues and parents.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and deliver large family days and skills workshops.

• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Ability to record, monitor and evaluate your work.

• Good IT skills, confident use of Microsoft Office.

• Willingness to undertake appropriate training

Desirable • Child Care or Youth work, play or sports coaching qualifications
• Preferably has skills and expertise, which can be usefully utilized in the activities programme, e.g., sports, music, arts, outdoor activities, health awareness, IT, dance, drama, cookery.
• Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people who might be difficult to engage and demonstrate challenging behaviour
• Experience of supporting and working with disabled children.
• Experience of the needs of visually impaired people.

Email application with covering letter and CV to rebeccawilson@usefulvision.org.uk