Volunteer Activity Worker - Teen Club

Volunteer Activity Worker - Teen Club

Posted for ASD Family Help

Posted by Volunteer Centre West Berkshire

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This is a monthly Teen Club session for young people with additional needs who are aged 12 to 18 years of age to socialise in a relaxed and supportive environment. It is important that the young people feel safe & comfortable, without feeling the need to 'mask'. Young people participate without a parent/carer on a ratio of 1 adult to 8 children.  

Volunteers are required to attend the session as a positive and engaging role model to provide a fun, engaging session that feels inclusive and safe for the young people attending; allowing them to socialise, make friends and feel empowered to engage and connect with others. 

Duties will include:

• Support autistic/ADHD/neurodivergent children & young people to socialise and connect with each other in a supportive, friendly and safe environment. 
• Join in with the games or activities during the session.
• Helping to plan and lead a small activity, component, or game within the session
• Help to set up and pack away the session.

The sessions take place at the Royal British Legion in Newbury. 

What skills do I need?

Training/Qualifications:

• Safeguarding children & adults training (will be provided if required)
• Prevent Training (provided if required)
• A good standard of English literacy, with the ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and communicate clearly

Experience:

• Experience working with autistic individuals or those with learning difficulties/disabilities

Knowledge/Skills/Personal Attributes:

• Able to use Teams to attend meetings & training
• Understands risk assessments and is able to identify potential risks and the confidence to suggest changes or updates to the Activity Lead
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, particularly in relation to our sessions
• Able to complete accurate and timely reports/records for incidents, first aid or safeguarding
• Knowledge of confidentiality for records 
• Able to collect feedback, evidence, photographs for funding requirements and keep data secure
• Able to manage time, be organised and punctual
• Non-judgemental and approachable, with a positive attitude and a good role model
• Enthusiastic about getting involved and having fun with the young people attending