We're recruiting for Norwood's Children and Young People Summer Scheme
About the Role
You will support children and young people attending our summer holiday activity schemes, helping them take part in fun, inclusive and enriching experiences.
Working closely with experienced colleagues, you will ensure every child feels safe, valued and included throughout the day.
No two days are the same. One day could mean arts and crafts, outdoor games and group activities. Another could mean providing reassurance, practical support and helping a child achieve something new.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting children and young people with disabilities during holiday schemes
- Helping deliver enjoyable and inclusive activities
- Promoting confidence, independence and social interaction
- Supporting with meals, drinks and toileting where required
- Ensuring health, safety and wellbeing at all times
- Working closely with families and the wider team
- Helping set up and tidy activity spaces
- Sharing important updates with scheme leaders and colleagues
What We’re Looking For
You may already have experience in childcare, education, youth work, care or support work. Equally, if you bring the right values and attitude, we want to hear from you.
You will bring:
- Warmth, patience and kindness
- Strong teamwork skills
- Confidence working with children and young people
- A calm and reliable approach
- Willingness to learn and follow safeguarding procedures
- Genuine passion for helping children and young people thrive
- Experience supporting children with disabilities would be a strong advantage.
Why Join Norwood
At Norwood, our values are part of everyday life.
Through Kindness, we create positive experiences for children and young people by showing care, patience and compassion.
With Respect, we recognise every individual’s needs, choices and voice, treating everyone with dignity.
By creating Belonging, we build safe, inclusive spaces where children, families and colleagues feel welcomed and valued.
Through Empowerment, we help children and young people build confidence, develop independence and enjoy new experiences.
You will join a supportive team where your contribution matters, and every shift has real impact.
This is also a valuable opportunity for anyone considering future careers in:
- Teaching
- SEND support
- Social care
- Psychology
- Youth work
- Therapy services
A bit more information: Norwood’s Children and Family Services support neurodivergent children and young people and those with neurodevelopmental disabilities, and their families to live happy, confident and connected lives.
We provide a range of therapeutic, practical and emotional support, including short breaks for young people, parent educational courses, workshops and peer support groups.
Everything we do is shaped around the individual: their interests, needs and potential. Whether it’s through play, support or learning, we believe every child and their families should have the chance to be themselves, have fun, and thrive as individuals and as a unit.
Safe Recruitment: Norwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, and young people we support. This role is subject to safer recruitment checks in line with OFSTED, and appointment is conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Right to Work in the UK and a DBS check appropriate to the role.
Email: careers@norwood.org.uk
Disclaimer: At Norwood, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. At this time, Norwood is not a UK Home Office licensed sponsor and is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
