Employment

‘Real Lives’

Real Lives is an initiative offering young people a chance to share their experiences of looking for work in Islington through photography!

Are you:

 18-25?

 Currently looking for work (and not in education or training)?

 An Islington resident or Islington care leaver no longer based in the borough?

… if so we’d like to invite you to take part in the ‘Real Lives’ project.
You will be asked to attend 2 workshops and take photographs as a way to share your experi-ences of looking for work in the borough.
We are currently recruiting for workshops taking place in November 2019.
If you’d like to improve employment for young people in the borough and help shape ser-vices, we’d like to hear your views so please get in touch!
Limited spaces available and refreshments will be provided. Participants will be provided with a £40 voucher for taking part.

For more information, or to participate, please contact Roopa Doshi on
Roopa.Doshi@islington.gov.uk / 07813 548968 or Shanti Chingen on
shanti.chingen@islington.gov.uk / 0207 527 5530.

This project is run by Islington Council’s Public Health team in partnership with the Islington Council employment service. No photography experience needed to take part.

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Job: Apprentice Play Worker

Job Title : Apprentice Play Worker
Salary : Starting at £5.85 an hour depending on age
Hours : 17.5 hours a week/35 hours a week during 9 weeks of play schemes
Annual Leave : 20 days’ pro rata plus public holidays – to be taken when playscheme is not in operation
Line Manager : Children’s Service Manager

 

 Overview

The post holder

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Assisting the Children’s Service Manager and staff team to organise and deliver activities and supervising outings in conjunction with the other workers as laid out in the term-time after school and holiday scheme programmes.
  2. Escorting children safely from their school base to After School Club sessions.
  3. Working with the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator to ensure that children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities are fully integrated into these sessions.
  4. Assisting the Team Active Manager to collect fees for the After School and Holiday Club schemes and to keep an up-to-date register.
  5. Ensuring that the rooms being used, and activities and outings being run, comply with the Hanley Crouch Health and Safety procedures.
  6. Assisting with the planning and delivery of a healthy snack/light meal for the children during the sessions.
  7. Establishing and maintaining positive links with the families/carers of the users and encouraging their involvement as much as possible.
  8. Attend and participate in regular supervision sessions and Hanley Crouch staff team meetings.
  9. Ensure that good equal opportunities practice underpins all work undertaken.
  10. Attend and participate in regular supervision sessions and Hanley Crouch staff team meetings.
  11. To comply with all HCCA policy including Health & Safety, Safeguarding & Child Protection and Equal Opportunities policies.
  12. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Children’s Project Manager or Special Educational Needs Coordinator

 

This post requires occasional one-off additional evening or weekend sessions in return for time off in lieu.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications & Experience
 NVQ 2 in Play, Childcare or related qualification, working towards a Level 3.
 Experience of working in a childcare or play setting preferably in the voluntary sector.
 Experience of liaising with parents/carers, giving feedback about their child’s progress.
Knowledge & Understanding
 To demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved in working within a project where such children are fully integrated into all aspects of the work which is carried out.
 Understanding of the social, physical and emotional needs of children of all ages and abilities.
 Knowledge of Every Child Matters and legislation relating to children including Child Protection.
Skills and Abilities
 To be able to work effectively as part of a team.
 Able to use IT to access email, internet and for word processing.
 Ability to lead small groups in creative/sporting and entertaining activities.
 Able to undertake risk assessments prior to activities taking place.
 Able to communicate well with children and families accessing services.

Brickworks Community Centre
Hanley Crouch Community Association Ltd
42 Crouch Hill, London, N4 4BY
telephone 020 7263 1067
email admin@hanleycrouch.org.uk
registered charity 288337 company limited by guarantee 1771608

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Become a Police Officer

A career like no other
To find out more about what it takes to be a Police Officer,
join our recruitment event(s):
The Metropolitan Police Service is dedicated to keeping London safe.

We are looking for people from all backgrounds, with diverse skills and experiences to join; so that we can better represent the communities we serve.
As a police officer, you’ll be making a difference to peoples lives, supporting local communities, tackling serious crime and safeguarding those
most vulnerable. With two entry pathways to join as a PC, you’ll earn a competitive starting salary, whilst also working towards gaining a professional qualification.

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)
Fully-funded, three-year programme for non-degree holders, leading to a BSc (Hons)
degree in Professional Policing Practice on successful completion.

Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP)
Fully-funded, two-year programme for degree holders, leading to a Graduate
Diploma in Professional Policing Practice upon successful completion.

EVENT:
#BTheChangeUWant2C
WHAT’S AT THE EVENT:
Recruitment and Community Engagement.
DATE:
27th, 28th, 29th, 30th January 2022
TIME:
10:00am – 6:00pm

ADDRESS:
Camden lock Market – Entrance via Chalk Farm Road
West Yard
London
NW1 8AB

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ASC Apprentice

  • Job Description & Person Specification

    Job Title Apprentice Play WorkerSalary Starting at £5.85 an hour depending on age
    Hours 17.5 hours a week/35 hours a week during 9 weeks of play schemes
    Annual Leave 20 days’ pro rata plus public holidays – to be taken when playscheme is not in operation
    Line Manager Children’s Service ManagerOverview
    The post holder

    Main Duties & Responsibilities
    1. Assisting the Children’s Service Manager and staff team to organise and deliver activities and supervising outings in conjunction with the other workers as laid out in the term-time after school and holiday scheme programmes.
    2. Escorting children safely from their school base to After School Club sessions.
    3. Working with the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator to ensure that children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities are fully integrated into these sessions.
    4. Assisting the Team Active Manager to collect fees for the After School and Holiday Club schemes and to keep an up-to-date register.
    5. Ensuring that the rooms being used, and activities and outings being run, comply with the Hanley Crouch Health and Safety procedures.
    6. Assisting with the planning and delivery of a healthy snack/light meal for the children during the sessions.
    7. Establishing and maintaining positive links with the families/carers of the users and encouraging their involvement as much as possible.
    8. Attend and participate in regular supervision sessions and Hanley Crouch staff team meetings.
    9. Ensure that good equal opportunities practice underpins all work undertaken.
    10. Attend and participate in regular supervision sessions and Hanley Crouch staff team meetings.
    11. To comply with all HCCA policy including Health & Safety, Safeguarding & Child Protection and Equal Opportunities policies.
    12. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Children’s Project Manager or Special Educational Needs Coordinator
    This post requires occasional one-off additional evening or weekend sessions in return for time off in lieu.

    PERSON SPECIFICATION

    Qualifications & Experience
     NVQ 2 in Play, Childcare or related qualification, working towards a Level 3.
     Experience of working in a childcare or play setting preferably in the voluntary sector.
     Experience of liaising with parents/carers, giving feedback about their child’s progress.
    Knowledge & Understanding
     To demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved in working within a project where such children are fully integrated into all aspects of the work which is carried out.
     Understanding of the social, physical and emotional needs of children of all ages and abilities.
     Knowledge of Every Child Matters and legislation relating to children including Child Protection.
    Skills and Abilities
     To be able to work effectively as part of a team.
     Able to use IT to access email, internet and for word processing.
     Ability to lead small groups in creative/sporting and entertaining activities.
     Able to undertake risk assessments prior to activities taking place.
     Able to communicate well with children and families accessing services.

    Brickworks Community Centre
    Hanley Crouch Community Association Ltd
    42 Crouch Hill, London, N4 4BY
    telephone 020 7263 1067
    email admin@hanleycrouch.org.uk
    registered charity 288337 company limited by guarantee 1771608

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