Inclusive Support Coordinator

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East Renfrewshire Inclusive Support Team facilitate access for children and young people with complex Additional Support Needs (ASN) to a range of leisure opportunities, community-based clubs and holiday programmes.

We have an exciting, fixed term opportunity where we welcome applications from individuals who have an interest in working with children and young people who have complex support needs. For example, children and young people who require personal care needs, administration of medication and positive behaviour support plans.

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate a flexible working approach and are committed to improving outcomes for children where there is evidence of prior experience working in a care/learning setting. You will have good organisational skills and have some experience of planning and delivering bespoke interventions.

We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements for this role – please contact us if you would like to explore options.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children and protected adults. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role).

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.

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