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Support Worker

£9.50 - £10.25 hourly

FTM Dance
Nottingham, UK
Jan 17, 2023

Part time other

Job Description

We are currently looking to recruit a number of Support Workers to help participants at our sessions in Nottingham that operate on Saturdays and Sundays.

This is an extremely rewarding role which will give you a real sense of satisfaction from day one. As a Support Worker you will support individuals during sessions to participate through encouragement, creative thinking and providing high quality support and care, in line with FTM Dance values (creative, caring and person centred) and their policies and procedures.

Daily tasks expected of the successful support worker could include (not limited to):

Supporting individuals in accessing FTM Dance provisions such as sessions, activities and workshops and supporting their independence, choices, communication, positive relationships and participation, through encouragement, creative thinking and support.
Supporting individuals in their personal care tasks and daily routines such as toileting and fluid/nutritional needs.
Supporting individuals in health related tasks, such as gastrostomy, emergency medication and respiratory care etc.
Supporting individuals in their times of needs and crisis points, where verbal de-escalation and positive handling intervention is necessary and proportionate to the risks.
General cleaning duties such as light cleaning and mopping, discarding of waste, clearing up spillages etc.

Who are we looking for?

Applicants must have (or be working towards) a relevant Health and Social Care or Childcare qualification (e.g. Health and Social Care Level 2/3) and at least 1 year experience in a social care/childcare setting. This could include applicants who support a family friend, volunteering at a charity or supporting development within a 1:1 or classroom environment etc.

In addition, we are looking for people with a supportive, energetic and fun nature and a high level of patience and emotional resilience. You will have a non-judgemental attitude and the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with individuals, alongside excellent listening skills, to support each individual to get the best experience when attending our sessions.

If you think you have what it takes, then please visit the ‘careers’ section of our website: www.ftmdance.co.uk to apply.

Hours: Our weekend services are 9:45am - 3:45pm

Location: West Bridgford Young People Centre, NG2 6AT

About FTM Dance

FTM Dance are a Performing Arts respite day service for children and young people with additional needs, disabilities and medical conditions, aged 3 years old and above.

FTM Dance provides day time sessions both during the week and at weekends, consisting of dance, drama, music, arts and crafts, and sensory activities, for individuals with a range of needs and abilities, including those with Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and behaviours that challenge.

Our unique proactive care model not only gives families much needed respite time, but our fun dance, drama and music sessions promote physical and social skills and enable creative expression, enhancing wellbeing and promoting independence for our participants.We have services in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, serving over 600 children and young adults across both counties.Our children's services provide dance, drama, music and creative therapies 41 weekends a year (closing for Easter, Summer and Christmas). Our music and movement sessions for children actively promote turn taking, fine and gross motor skills, and listening skills through game related activities and action based songs, with prop exploration also.In Dance, we promote our teens and adults to engage in choreography and create their own performances, alongside learning some techniques if they wish too. In Drama, individuals have the opportunity to learn social skills in 'understanding the world' drama pieces, alongside creating their own creative and imaginative drama pieces, as well as creating props. In Music, individuals have the opportunity to explore an array of instruments and create songs, rhythmic beats and more.We also offer adult services in Leicester 3 days a week during term times. We provide dance, drama, music and arts & crafts between 9am and 3pm where individuals can attend for the whole day, or can choose to attend for a a certain time (e.g. 10am - 2pm). This service is mainly for 18 year olds plus although for young people aged 16+ this may be a suitable option whilst transitioning to adult services.During half terms, Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays we operate our popular Play Schemes for children up to 16 years of age. These run Monday to Friday between 10am and 3pm, consisting of dance, drama, music, arts and crafts and sensory stories focussing on different themes each holiday.We are also proud to have lots of exciting opportunities to perform to local, national and international audiences, which all individuals take part in, if they wish to. Since 2017 we have taken part in the Leicester Caribbean Carnival, where we took part in the procession through the city centre and a performance at Victoria Park in August.We have also had the opportunity to go to Disneyland Paris to perform on their Vidoepolis stage to an international audience. We have also performed at The Curve Theatre for the past few years including performances such as 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', 'Grease' and 'Scrooge'. In 2018, FTM Dance explored Pantomime as an art form and performed their version of FTM Dance presents Peter Pan at De Montford Hall and in 2019 followed this up with The Magic Lamp. We'll shortly be appearing in 'Cinderbrella' again at De Montfort Hall and are excited to announce we will also be performing at the Blackpool Tower in April 2023!

Working at FTM Dance

Working at FTM Dance is incredibly rewarding with a real sense of satisfaction from day one when you see the difference you can make.

We see our employees as our greatest asset, they are vital to the success and happiness of our service users by providing outstanding care to each and every person that attends the service.

We provide a comprehensive package of certified training courses to ensure everyone has the necessary skills to carry out their duties, and regular supervision and guidance ensures a culture where everyone feels supported and happy at work.

We’re looking for caring individuals who enjoy being creative to step forward and help support our children, adults and their families with their much-needed respite care.

So if you’re looking for an career in care with a difference then consider a role with FTM Dance.

FTM Dance Anthem

Take a look at some of the great work our incredible team of support workers do, and our amazing students singing the FTM Dance Anthem - Dance Forever!

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