About the Charity

Menphys is a charity which supports disabled children, young people and their families in Leicester and Leicestershire. Our mission is to deliver a quality service that values the views and enables the voice of disabled children, young people and their families. We aim to provide a range of holistic and empowering services so that disabled young people can take part fully in their community and have the same choices, opportunities and experiences as other children. Menphys are committed to the ongoing safeguarding of any children and young people in our care. As per our Safeguarding policy, it is at the forefront of our organisation aims to keep children safe at all time and we are diligent in our recruitment processes to reflect this.

Purpose of the post

Menphys has a range Activity Clubs supporting children and young people aged 5-25 years. These clubs run throughout the week and cover varying topics including sports, youth club and music. The purpose of the clubs is to provide a quality social space for young people and adults with a range of disabilities with the opportunity to take part in a range of quality meaningful activities and experiences that stimulate and develop the member’s skills in a friendly, supportive and needs-led environment. Opportunities should be created that promote social interaction, communication and choice whilst promoting confidence, self-belief and developing independence skills. The role of Club Support Worker is to enable the goals and aims of the Menphys Activity Clubs and support club members whilst in post.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To provide a social space for children and young people with SEND to take part in a range of quality meaningful activities that develop their skills in order to achieve the club aims to promote confidence, self-belief and independence skills.

2. Supporting Club members with the programme of activities provided each week, across all areas. JOB DESCRIPTION

3. Working as part of the Menphys Clubs team, including Club Room leads and volunteers.

4. Assisting with the setting up and clearing away of activities delivered.

5. Supporting Club Members with needs-led support

6. Handling challenging behaviour in an appropriate and tailored way to Club members

7. To support Club Members with their personal needs when necessary e.g packed lunch, getting a drink

8. To support Club Members with the maintaining and development of independence skills with the aim of increasing self-esteem and self-belief.

9. To act in a friendly and approachable manner, but maintain the correct level of professionalism.

10. Be committed to the role, being punctual and following the correct procedures for absence/sickness.

11. To work flexibly when the needs arise including attending training, and where necessary covering other clubs/sites as required for the role.

12. To be familiar with key Menphys policies and procedures and the Staff Handbook and ensure that they are followed.

13. To be committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults