Playscheme Assistant

27th November 2024

Leeds Mencap offers a range of services for children and young people with learning disabilitiesand/or autism and their families. We are recruiting to the post of Playscheme Assistants for our school holiday activities; there are a number of vacancies in the team as we are hoping to expand our existing pool of Playscheme Assistants.

We currently offer playschemes for children and young people aged 4 -18 years old, which provide fun and creative activities that excite and inspire children and allow them to have a variety of experiences regardless of their disability. Our playschemes are open to children and young people with a wide range of support needs. The Playscheme Assistant is there to ensure children and young people safely participate in activities, have fun and enjoy themselves.

As a member of our team you’ll have access to training to support you to develop in your role. You will work in a bright and airy building, with free parking and on good bus and cycle routes, not far from the centre of Leeds. We provide free tea and coffee.  Most important of all, you will be part of a team who are aspirational for children, young people and families and who do their absolute best to support them to have improved opportunities and experiences in life. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your talents to make a difference.

How to apply

Please download an application form (see below).  We would also ask you to download and complete our Equality and Diversity monitoring form. This form is for monitoring purposes only and will not be treated as part of your application. If you prefer a printed application form, please contact our administrator.

For more information please email administrator@leedsmencap.org.uk or call 0113 235 1331

Leeds Mencap are committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk of harm.  We expect all staff and volunteers to fully share and demonstrate this commitment. All posts are subject to a DBS check and references.

We are a diverse organisation, where individual differences are recognised and valued and where discriminatory attitudes or practices are challenged. We welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.  If you share our passion about opening up opportunities, enabling access and helping break down barriers for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism and their families, we would love to hear from you.

Recruitment timetable

Closing date:  Friday 3^rd January 2025 9:00am

Shortlisting:  Friday 3^rd January 2025

Interview date:   week commencing 6^th January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Trustee (voluntary role)

30th September 2024

Voluntary (expenses paid)

Location: The Vinery Centre, 20 Vinery Terrace, Leeds, LS9 9LU

Description

SALARY:                              Voluntary (expenses paid)

LOCATION:                         The Vinery Centre, 20 Vinery Terrace, LS9 9LU

Leeds Mencap is looking for people who are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism

Why not become our next volunteer Trustee?

In the role of Trustee you will have the opportunity to meet and work as part of a team with staff, volunteers and other Trustees from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and specialisms. Your skills will complement established Trustees and senior staff to continue to provide strong and clear leadership to the organisation, helping us to progress further towards becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation, and extending support to more children and young people with learning disabilities and their families.

Leeds Mencap is a completely independent local charity that has come a long way since we opened our doors over 70 years ago. We support over 570 children and young people with learning disabilities and their family members each year. If you want to play a part in how the charity moves forward we are looking for new Trustees with a wide range of skills and experience, and from diverse backgrounds, and in particular we are looking for people with:

• Experience of Fundraising or income generation, including accessing grants and legacies.
• An HR, coaching or mentoring background to support us in the professional development of new and existing staff.
• Experience of education and safeguarding, particularly in early years settings.
• General management or business experience
• Lived experience of learning disability

We welcome new team members with previous experience of working or volunteering for a third sector organisation, but most importantly we are keen to hear from anyone who feels they have something to contribute and wants to be part of our continuing journey, so please get in touch.

As part of the Leeds Mencap team you will make a real difference. You will not only be helping children and young people to develop and achieve beyond anyone’s expectations but also helping their parents and carers to find respite and comfort in accessing practical help and support and knowing they’re not alone. In undertaking the role you will work with our skilled, experienced and committed team who are aspirational about what we can achieve together.

Leeds Mencap aims for its team to reflect the diversity of people in Leeds and welcome applications from all communities. If you share our passion about all children getting the very best start in life we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

For an informal discussion please call Ged Walker, CEO on 0113 235 1331 or email ged.walker@leedsmencap.org.uk

To apply, please send your CV, together with a supporting statement detailing how you meet the requirements of the role and what you think you can offer, to administrator@leedsmencap.org.uk. 

Any appointment will be subject to a DBS check, receipt of two suitable references and declarations of suitability to act as a Trustee.

Closing date:  As we have a number of Trustee vacancies, we will be considering applications on a rolling basis so please get in touch. 

Please also get in touch if you are interested in becoming a Trustee but are not currently in a position to apply.