Intervention Support Worker

Cornwall Council · Cornwall

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Role Summary: 
The Intervention Support Worker plays a vital role in planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality educational and life skills opportunities for children and young people within a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. 
This includes providing transport, facilitating activities, and ensuring the wellbeing of all participants in line with Take 2s policies and procedures. 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver and support bespoke intervention packages in community settings and educational institutions. 
• Adapt activities to meet the individual needs and capabilities of each student. 
• Provide safe transport to and from sessions, ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people. 
• Support colleagues and volunteers in the absence of management. 
• Prepare activity spaces, including setting up furniture and equipment. 
• Provide refreshments and maintain hygiene and safety standards. 
• Administer First Aid when required. 
• Engage children and young people in planning and decision-making around activities. 
• Encourage parental involvement in programme development. 
• Maintain effective communication with parents, schools, and external agencies. 
• Participate in relevant training and development opportunities. 
• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment. 
• Adhere to Take 2s Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies, including completion of risk assessments. 
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all student support sessions. 
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times, with up-to-date knowledge and practical application of safeguarding and child protection procedures. 
• Undertake any additional duties and training etc as required by the Take 2 Management Team, appropriate to the role. 

Person Specification: 
Essential Criteria: 

• Experience working with children/young people aged 5–25 and their families. 
• Willingness to work towards Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications in care or education. 
• Strong understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection. 
• Ability to plan and deliver safe, creative activities. 
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Sound judgement and resilience. 
• Good organisational and administrative skills. 
• Competent IT skills, including word processing. 
• Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use with Tax & MOT • Understanding of equal opportunities and inclusive practice. 
• Sufficient English language proficiency to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. 

Desirable Criteria: 

• Relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ/Diploma) or equivalent experience. 
• Experience in education or care settings. 
• Experience supporting children/young people with additional needs. 
• Budgeting experience. 
• First Aid and Food Hygiene certification. 
• Safeguarding training. 
• Experience working with multi-agency teams to improve outcomes. 
• Knowledge of child development and trauma-informed practice.

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This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: 

Take 2 Cornwall LTD
CGB, Unit 3
Offices 3&4 
Bude and Stratton Business Park 
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 8LY

Contact detail: Amy Grundy & Liisa Whenday

Email: amygrundy@take-2-cornwall.co.uk

Website: https://www.take-2-cornwall.co.uk/

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